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diet pepsi style studio designer rachel hurst of rae marie :: mercedes-benz fashion week

February 13, 2012
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Designer Rachel Hurst of Rae Marie, was one of the four regional designers featured during the Diet Pepsi Style Studio Show curated by Simon Doonan. Hurst hails from Denver, Colorado and made her mark at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in a big way. Her fun and sincere attitude was captivating. She is one of those people [...]

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mercedes-benz fashion week | day 2

February 11, 2012
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Day 2 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was full of amazing shows, behind-the-scenes footage, designer and celebrity interviews. Toni and I attended four shows, spotted dozens of celebrity show-goers, rubbed elbows with a couple designers, watched dozens of gorgeous models prep for the shows, and hung out at the Diet Pepsi Refresh Studio with the four [...]

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mercedes-benz fashion week | richard chai fall collection 2012

February 9, 2012
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As a first-timer to Mercedes-Benz Fashion week here in New York, I came in with an open mind and few expectations. Toni & I entered Lincoln Center, anxious to take in the exciting looks and daring trends of our fellow show-goers. We met with our team at the Diet Pepsi Refresh Lounge, enjoyed an ice-cold [...]

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mercedes-benz fashion week | the arrival

February 9, 2012
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Toni and I arrived to New York’s LaGuardia Airport last night, and felt like giddy school girls as we entered Manhattan. Despite the fact that we planned an early  morning for today, we were up blogging and and going over our upcoming events into the wee hours of the morning. After just about 4-5 hours [...]

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beatrix new york, where creatures of the forest have your back

February 6, 2012
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As many of our Happy Hour Mom’s already know, my family recently returned from Tokyo, Japan where we have been living for the past 6 months. While it was yet another big move for my family, it was an especially big move for my seven year old who had to change schools halfway through the [...]

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a hotel room in a tree? travel to the treehotel in sweden

January 24, 2012
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Feel free in a tree. Hotel stay has never been cooler! There is something intriguing and absolutely fantastic about staying in a tree house. I don’t care if you are 5 years old or 55 years old, the thought of a sleep over in a tree gets your heart racing. Especially if it’s a glammed [...]

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usa-inspired products

January 23, 2012
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These items are perfect for the world traveler. If you are living abroad, or moving, these items will be a pleasant reminder of home. Whether you want a modern print to add to your new walls, or a clever cutting board in the shape of your hometown, it will be just enough to make you [...]

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giveaway :: 3 signed copies of in leah’s wake & a special grand prize offer

January 18, 2012
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While Terri Giuliano Long has enjoyed remarked success with her self-published novel In Leah’s Wake, she recently “announced the European launch of a revised version of her self-published book by Inspired Quill Press.” In a recent Inspired Quill Press release, author Terri Giuliano discusses the latest edited release of In Leah’s Wake: The newly edited edition [...]

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hhm book club with melanie

January 15, 2012
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HappyHourMom.com is excited to launch the HHM Book Club, with one of our favorite moms, Melanie. Melanie and I have known each other for a few years now, and I have long admired her passion for reading and writing while managing a household with three busy little girls and an even busier hubby.  She is [...]

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coming of age day, japan

January 11, 2012
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One of the best things about traveling and living in countries around the world, is having the opportunity to not only learn about the many cultures, but to experience them firsthand, and be a part of the many traditional celebrations. This past Monday was Japan’s Coming of Age Day {成人の日 Seijin no Hi}, and we [...]

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giveaway :: win 3 “what to expect” books

January 9, 2012
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting has been a household name for expecting moms for years. The “What to Expect” series has managed to extend its stay in the home for a couple extra years with the addition of the “What to Expect The First Year,” and “What to Expect The Second Year” editions. I [...]

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WINNER :: ideapaint giveaway, turn any surface into a dry erase board!

January 6, 2012
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Congrats to Nicole V., you are the winner of the IdeaPaint Home Kit! Please check the email you registered with for verification and details.This is a giveaway we were truly excited about and we can’t wait to see where you put your IdeaPaint! To those of you who didn’t win, don’t forget to use the [...]

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reader’s choice, top 10 articles of 2011

January 2, 2012
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As we head into 2012, it is nice to look back at 2011 and see what our Happy Hour Mom’s were reading. Here is a list of the top 10 most viewed articles in 2011, based on the happy hour mom google analytics report. From fashion hits and misses, to happy hour at Starbucks, to [...]

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pepsi pink, only in japan…

December 27, 2011
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Today was a good day, I discovered Pepsi Pink on the shelves of Japan. It may sound lame, but when you love all things pink, and are a Pepsi girl at heart, this is quite an exciting discovery. Apparently the drink has been around since November 8, 2011 here in Japan, but it has been hiding [...]

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ideapaint giveaway, turn any surface into a dry erase board!

December 18, 2011
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I recently stumbled across IdeaPaint, the incredible product that allows you to turn any paintable, smooth surface into a dry-erase board. After publishing our recent article “The Classy Way to Write on Your Walls,” we started receiving email after email from moms wanting to know more about IdeaPaint, and find out how they could make [...]

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must-have monthly activity box for mom and kiddos | babbabox

December 18, 2011
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As parents, we are always looking for new and creative ways to interact with our children. While there are tons of craft ideas circulating the web, often times they can be complicated, require special materials, and rarely does your final product look anything like the picture. For me, when it comes to activity time, there [...]

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ideapaint, the classy way to write on your walls

December 8, 2011
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While on the hunt for the best holiday gifts for 2011, Happy Hour Mom stumbled across one of our favorite products thus far. Yes IdeaPaint was launched in 2008, but it is better late than never, and we just had to include this super fab product in our Holiday Gift Guide with great gift ideas [...]

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hhm behind the lens :: fun holiday photo props for baby and family

December 7, 2011
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  Tis’ the season for giving, for eating delicious holiday treats, for beautiful lights and adorable decorations, and for taking adorable pictures to share on Facebook! There is no doubt that you will start seeing more and more adorable and creative holiday pictures, with snazzy holiday card designs and unique photo props that make you [...]

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hhm holiday gift guide | 6 gifts for a teacher or co-worker

December 7, 2011
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Giving is one of the best parts of the holiday season, but it is sometimes difficult to find that perfect gift for your coworkers, teacher, or your child’s teacher. A nice pen is typical and gift cards are always nice (yes we included one in our list!), but sometimes it is nice to get creative. [...]

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are you the perfect holiday party guest? 7 gifts your hostess will love…

December 5, 2011
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The holidays are full of joy, happiness, and PARTIES! There is always that one special holiday party that you look forward to every year, and what better way to guarantee next year’s invite, than to bring an unforgettable hostess gift–or maybe you are like the majority and want to surprise your friend/family member with an [...]

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