ages + stages

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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top gift ideas 2011 | wood toys by applenamos

October 23, 2011
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I suddenly realized this weekend, that the holiday season has snuck up on me once again and is just around the corner. This always happens…Halloween arrives and the next thing I know, I am packing up the Christmas decorations and making New Years resolutions. After my brief moment of “I can’t believe the year is [...]

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sweet ballerina

July 2, 2011
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My sweet girl starts her summer ballet class tomorrow and I can’t wait. She may not be the most coordinated kiddo in the class, but as long as she has a smile on her face, the class will be a success. I just hope she is not too hard on herself or to shy to [...]

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top play date choice for summer 2011 | book club for kids

June 23, 2011
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Now that school is out for summer, it is our job as parents to make sure our children continue to learn and stay attentive over the next couple months. At the same time, we must also adjust to the fact that they will be home with us 24/7 and craving the interaction with their peers. [...]

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euro toys v. american toys | wooden pram v. wooden strollers

May 30, 2011
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After spending a majority of the past 6 years abroad, I have a soft-spot for internationally-made and -inspired toys, clothing and decor. There is a distinct style and quality when buying well-made items overseas. Referred to as Prams or Push-cars abroad, and most commonly referred to as strollers in the United States, these baby-movers are [...]

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gaddy nipper crayons review

December 22, 2010

These last minute stocking stuffers are calling your name. Instead of filling your stockings hung with care with the usual fluff of candy, give them the gift of functionality. Gaddy Nipper has created an amazing effort to reduce, reuse and recycle while creating specially molded crayons for craft time. Check out Gaddy Nipper’s fun, custom, recycled [...]

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knock knock games | bingo

December 20, 2010

Give the gift that gives back. Knock Knock has the perfect stocking stuffer that doesn’t require batteries and can occupy your kids on a long road trip, in turn, easing those stressful, long car rides this season. Try to stay unplugged for extended periods of time,. we dare you.  Let the minds of your kids [...]

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WINNER! quinny buzz giveaway

December 19, 2010

Win a Quinny! Increase your chances by 3 in one simple step!

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unique dolls, accessories and toys for baby and tot | esthex

December 17, 2010

Esthex, a line of  adorable stuffed dolls and animals for adults and kids,was born in 2003, as a drawing was found hidden away. Esther Schuivens found a sketch she had drawn as a child, during a visit to her parents house. What was once a sketchy drawing of a little girl (Sophie), soon became the [...]

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memory game on wooden chips | lemon tree studio

December 15, 2010

I loved playing “Memory” with a deck of cards as a child. I would play it over video games, and just about any board game–that is just how much I enjoyed. So you can imagine my excitement when I introduced the game to my 4 year old and she loved it just as much as [...]

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better to give than to receive: ideas for helping kids get into the giving spirit

December 3, 2010

Better to Give than to Receive: Ideas for Helping Kids Get Into the Giving Spirit When I was a child, my mother always reminded me around the holiday season that it was “better to give than to receive.” Although I listened to her words respectfully, inside I remember thinking that her message was a whole [...]

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sale at celebrity favorite | glug

November 18, 2010

Glug Collection Announces NEW Website & Ecommerce!!! We are excited to announce that Glug Collection’s new ecommerce website has officially launched! For the first time, customers all over the US can find Glug’s unique, fun and comfy designs all in one place. To celebrate, Glug is offering 20% Discount on the ENTIRE site Use discount [...]

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pretend play kitchen shop baking set

November 1, 2010

The sweet smell of fresh baked cookies reminds everyone young and old of the holidays. Some of the favorite lingering scents of gingerbread, vanilla and sugar cookies can all take us back. It can be quite a daunting task to narrow down each year’s endless cookie-do list. Each batch seems to take longer and longer [...]

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unique personalized children’s books like you’ve never seen

October 16, 2010

Welcome to the 2010 HHM Holiday Guide! Over the next few months you will be introduced to some of the most innovative, helpful, trendy and, of course, darling products for gift options any mom or baby would LOVE. Sign up for our newsletter to received the most current info on deals, steals and giveaways! First [...]

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help your newborn sleep better | soothetime infant sleep essentials

September 9, 2010

It wasn’t until my daughter was about 6 weeks old that I discovered my daughter’s love of being swaddled, and man I wish I had known about it sooner! While there are about a gazillion baby brands providing swaddlers these days, I was recently introduced to the zzzTIME products on SootheTIME.com and I quickly became [...]

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smead | organizing with ease

August 12, 2010

In the midst of preparing for back to school and carts piling up with pens, pencils, folders and school clothes there should be a few items that make your life more organized, as well. My latest conquest is my office/creative work space. As the needs for Happy Hour Mom require more attention to detail, great [...]

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hhm tip | what to do with leftover baby food

August 3, 2010

Our babies all grow up way too fast. By the time we are mentally prepared for the next step in their lives they are practically blown through it and on to the next. While living in Hungary, I wanted to take some of my happy hour time to get into a routine of making my [...]

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how to get the best photos of your kids | studio laguna

July 28, 2010

We can’t all have a professional photographer in our back pocket to capture each of those important milestones. Check out these great tips on “How to get the best photos of your kids” from the professionals at Studio Laguna located in St. Louis Park, MN. I thought today that I would do an object lesson [...]

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stroller insanity | alissa

July 20, 2010

I used to think I was fortunate to be having a baby in today’s day and age. I bought a membership to Consumer Reports, researched everything I “had” to buy, and truly enjoyed finding handy gadgets that promised to make my life easier. That was before now. Now I’m pregnant again, and I have to [...]

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GoGo squeeZ | finally, healthy and organic snacks for kids on-the-go

July 16, 2010

Happy Hour Mom is excited to present to you France’s favorite fruit snack brand, Materne! Loved by kids for its fun packaging and yummy taste, and chosen by moms for its all natural, no added sugar goodness! But first I need to get a few things off my chest regarding our society’s ideas and food [...]

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