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red carpet birthday party for kids

February 1, 2012
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 Once a year, we as moms must come up with the ultimate party theme to get our school-aged kiddos and their friends talking. You have about 6 years to get it right, since these early birthday years are more about the family and friends than they are about your child and his/her friends from school. [...]

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put a hat on it with preston and olivia

January 25, 2012
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Humans have been covering their heads since the beginning of time. Hats offer protection, used to be a symbol status of authority, are parts of a uniform or can be a form of art. However you choose to wear yours it is a very noticeable accessory since anyone who walks by you is first drawn [...]

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pearls and popcorn have landed in the usa

January 16, 2012
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  Pearls and Popcorn have officially arrived in the US on a long an anticipated arrival from Paris, France. After living abroad for 7 years we were so lucky to see a whole new world in baby fashion. From Austria, Cyprus, Lebanon, Bulgaria, Dubai, Hungary, Estonia and Japan we’ve grown accustomed to such French offerings as P & [...]

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when baby dreams | adele enersen

January 13, 2012
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It’s every mothers dream to be able to turn pictures of your beloved child into an adorable blog and, now, children’s book. “When Baby Dreams” is a compilation of baby Mila taken by her Finish mother, Adele, while on her maternity leave. Adele used to used to introduce herself as a copywriter & concept designer in [...]

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a look inside beyonce’s hospital room

January 12, 2012
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Check out pictures from Beyonce, Jay Z and new baby Blue Ivy Carter’s hospital room. The suite came equipped with 4 flat screen televisions, kitchenette, gorgeous styling, modern furniture and state-of-the-art electronics. Rumors have been spread that the powerhouse couple spent a reported 1.3 million dollars at New York hospital, Lenox Hill. (The hospital begs to differ) [...]

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happy hour mom snack time | dill pickle popcorn

January 9, 2012
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While enjoying my Sunday night “happy hour” I stumbled upon this delicious sounding recipe courtesy of one of my favorite mommy celebs, on Tori and Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood. Think of the foods that you craved while pregnant. My favorites were milk, kiwis, popcorn, fruit tarts and pickles. I would have killed to have known this recipe [...]

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happy holidays to all the happy hour moms around the world

December 23, 2011
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  Happy Holidays to all of our amazing Happy Hour Mom fans and followers across the world! Without you we don’t know where we would be. You’ve followed our lives across several foreign countries, states and cities. We’ve had our ups, downs triumphs and tribulations. Through it all we always come back to HHM. We [...]

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gift giving for all styles | uncommon goods

December 20, 2011
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  What is your gift giving style? Are you a traditionalist that prefers the classic red and green wrapped gifts filled with what is on top of your recipient’s list? Or, do you like to surprise everyone with items that they never knew they wanted? Are buying gifts for girls your hardest task during November [...]

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what is in your christmas stocking this year?

December 8, 2011
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December is the best time to stock up on your favorite brands. I’m a practical shopper whether it’s for gifts or for myself. Therefore, I have a hard time paying full price for anything. I still prefer receiving things that “I want” versus things “I need.” Honestly, I’m not sure where this behavior comes from, [...]

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what is your holiday decorating style?

December 1, 2011
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What color pallette are you naturally drawn to? Do you take your everyday decor style and mirror it for the holidays? Let your style fly high this year. Whether you bring out your alter ego or take last year’s decor and push it to a new level. When you think of Christmas, New Year’s, Hanukkah [...]

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top 5 free (or almost free!) thanksgiving printables

November 18, 2011
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Thanksgiving is a day for all to think about the many things in their life they are thankful for. Food, family and fun can only be best brought together with those finest details that make each holiday that much more special. When you plan your Thanksgiving recipes this year don’t forget to go the extra [...]

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6 steps to prepare yourself for holiday family photoshoots

November 11, 2011
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Christmas cards-Hanukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, or holiday cards. Whatever your family calls them, it is the family portraits that lead to holiday cards and they can be a little (ok, a lot!) trickier and more timely than you would imagine. Before you lick the final stamp, there are at least 6 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Holiday Family [...]

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2011 personalized holiday cards | mixbook

November 10, 2011
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Christmas cards oh’ Christmas cards how I have a love hate relationship with thee! 4 is the number of times that I have uploaded the same photos to different platforms. 36 is the number of family pictures I had it narrowed down to. 1 million is the number of times I changed the layout, template [...]

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hottest 2011 christmas toys for boys

November 7, 2011
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, we all need to know what 2011′s hottest Christmas toys for boys and girls are. First we’ll start with boys–those stinky little dirtballs who manage to make your heart pitter patter with a quick smile. Each year little men fill their holiday lists with tons [...]

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giveaway winner | partner with ruby roxanne designs & cookies for kid’s cancer to help make a difference

October 16, 2011
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Congratulations we have a winner………….Sharon Siqueiros. Not only are you supporting the amazing cause, Cookies for Kids Cancer but you’ll be doing in in style with your Liam Bling Cuff and another of your choice. Which gorgeous cuff from Ruby Roxanne’s amazing collection will you choose? Not to mention your very own signed copy of the [...]

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yo gabba gabba & memorex’s 50th birthday!

September 21, 2011
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Yo Gabba Gabba! can be fun for kids of all ages. How else would you celebrate Memorex’s 50th Birthday, YGG and your mother in law’s birthday that happens to fall on 9/11? The 4 grandsons, who LOVE Yo Gabba Gabba! started the party off with surprising their grandma (Noni) at the door. Although she may [...]

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2011 Halloween pumpkin trends | accessories

September 17, 2011
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2010 Halloween pumpkin trends were metallics. After roaming my new favorite site, Happy Hour Mom’s Pinterest, for a mindless time suck (that I can’t get enough of) I came across 2011 pumpkin trends; rhinestones, henna, paint, die-cuts and more! If you aren’t feeling like putting all of the time and preparation into planning, gutting and [...]

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Memorex and Yo Gabba Gabba! “It’s Time to Dance! Virtual Birthday Party”

September 8, 2011
Memorex & Yo Gabba Gabba!

What has 9 eyes, comes in 5 different colors, loves to sing, dance and put smiles on kids’ faces?? Yo Gabba Gabba with Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee and Plex, of course! Grab your family and join in the fun and festivities while  Yo Gabba Gabba celebrates Memorex’s 50th Birthday Bash on Ustream. Friday, September 9th [...]

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top 5 money maximizing websites | the today show

June 20, 2011
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  Saving money and living within your means is in the forefront of everyone’s minds these days. If we can save a few dollars here and cut a few corners there, it is worth the extra time it takes to find the deals. Did you catch The Today Show last week? Jean Chatzky is the [...]

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i caught the easter bunny

April 24, 2011
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If you have any Easter Bunny non-believers or kiddos you just want to amaze then you can have proof within minutes. I Caught The Easter Bunny is an easy online tool that allows you to upload a picture of your home and alter the image to see the Easter Bunny in action.  Upon creation of [...]

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