My husband and I have drastically cut down on our going out since we had my son because it is so hard to find a good babysitter. Now that we live near my mom, it’s much easier, but I don’t want to impose on her very often. But I just heard about a fantastic company! MommyMixer is a babysitter networking company. They hold mixers in over 28 cities in the United States with plans to increase to over 40 cities by year end. Mixers bring parents and babysitters (students from local universities) together. The event begins with introductions, and then the parents and babysitters are given a chance to mix and mingle. At the end of the meeting, parents are given The Babysitter Book, which contains all the sitters’ resumes and availability. For those who have interviewed sitters after sitters, you know how much valuable time that eats up, with this service, you can do all of it in one afternoon! Isn’t that fantastic? What a great idea…I wish I had thought of it!

MommyMixer was founded by Mary Sullivan Cooper, a mother of four (Moms always come up with the neatest business ideas!). When she was a college student she babysat, and after having kids decided there was a need to connect moms needing help with college students.

MommyMixers also offers gift certificates, which would be a great gift for Mother’s Day! The cost is $100 for a registration fee; contactMommyMixer.com or email them.