ages + stages

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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creative snacks for kids | octopus hotdogs (octodog)

July 12, 2010

Check out these adorable, and super easy-to-make Octopus Hotdogs. Kids love them–they make eating fun. Hotdogs are typically loved by the kiddos, and when you remove the bun, add some yummy dipping sauces (aka ketchup, mustard, etc) and a sea creature, you will have a hit on your hands. It is one of the easiest [...]

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hhm review | beautiful creatures, sounds of africa

July 5, 2010

Just in time to celebrate the nations coming together to celebrate the World Cup, Happy Hour Mom was introduced to Beautiful Creatures, the South African company and their amazing songs of positive world messages. It is hard to find a compilation that is precious enough for our little one’s ears and won’t kill ours after [...]

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fourth of july dessert | the perfect craft for the 4th of July

July 2, 2010

Try it yourself with free printable downloads!

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tub-side assistance | SAFTEY HAZARD UPDATE, i had to cut my daughter free!

June 22, 2010

I had to share on update on this product because I have encouraged so many moms to try it out and I feel a moral obligation to do so. More importantly, I don’t want any lil’ ones getting injured or going through what my little Ashlee went through. Last night my girls were laughing and [...]

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kids on race | cnn’s ac360

May 24, 2010

We are who we are by way of our family, friends, environment and education. Take a look at this video as a young white girl responds to questions regarding race via CNN’s AC360. Toni Danielson Toni Danielson, ad agency working mom of a big brown-eyed little man, wife to an amazing husband, Digital Media Lover. [...]

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tips on potty training | potty like a big kid

May 5, 2010

We met the sweet author of Potty Like a Big Kid, Allie Hutch at the MN Baby Expo and I knew that her book had to be the next edition to my collection. The illustrations by the award winning, Jason Folkerts are so comical and Baby D gets such a kick out of them. My [...]

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baby elephant ears | happy hour mom @ opensky

April 28, 2010

Get them while they are HOT! Buy from Happy Hour Mom @ OpenSky!!!!!!! The hottest new accessory for baby’s is here…Baby Elephant Ears! When infants are young they don’t have the neck strength to twist and turn to keep their head in place for comfort. This mini headrests are safe, can go anywhere, washable, ADORABLE [...]

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modern baby toys, clothes + accessories | babygadget.net

April 20, 2010

I have always enjoyed scrolling through endless pages of incredible, modern finds for baby on BabyGadget.net, but it has been far too long since my last visit. As I officially transition into being a working mama once more, I am having to completely re-evaluate my priorities and more efficiently plan my tasks for the day. [...]

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start rite shoes

March 30, 2010

Oh for the L-O-V-E of Euro shoes. I just can’t get enough of them. I have always wanted to have a little girl so that I could go to town with her wardrobe and accessories, but of course I am currently outnumbered at home, being the only female and only person concerned with fashion and [...]

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picnic essentials

March 22, 2010

Is it spring yet? I can not wait to upgrade my picnic essentials in hopes of a warm spring day. The thoughts of heading to a close park and find the  perfect spot for a family picnic in the shade, hopefully near a close body of water. Throw out a water-resistant blanket, set up all [...]

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tantrum on the court at the Staples Center

February 23, 2010

At one of my husband’s recent games, my 5 year old daughter was asked to participate in the little contest they do between the 1st and 2nd quarter. I was up in the stands and she was sitting court side with her cousins when they asked her if she wanted to do it, and I [...]

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bpa damages intestines

February 9, 2010

Here on Happy Hour Mom we don’t typical re-publish entire articles, but in this case I really couldn’t have gotten the point across better myself, so I am re-posting a re-post. In fact, until reading this article myself, I really didn’t understand the extent of the studies that had been done on products containing BPA [...]

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photography by kristy sola | hhm photog of the week

February 8, 2010

A picture says a thousand words.

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tess johnson | hhm’s newest contributor

January 31, 2010

Thanks again to Happy Hour Mom’s most recent guest host, Tess Johnson, RN, PHN, IBCLC. An incredible woman, mom of three, and one of the best resources for your lactation needs here in the Central Valley. Check out Tess’s website for more details at http://www.tjlactation.com. Her services include: Home Visits, phone consultations, etc. Eco-friendly breastpump [...]

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