All Entries in the "health + happiness" Category
ideas, inspirations and conversation with environmental booty
Have you ever given thought to going green? Think it is too big of a life change? The truth is that every single thing we do has an impact on the earth- whether it is good or bad. You can change the way you shop, eat, buy, drive and more to better your impact on [...]
great vday gifts for kids | green eyed monsters
Do something crafty and creative for your kids this Valentines Day! I came across the girls of Green Eyed Monsters while searching for a place to donate old shoes. What could be better the recycling a scuffed up pair of Tom’s, Con’s or Ked’s and turning your children’s kicks into piece of art.
These brilliant “Monsters” [...]
healthy holiday eating
When you hear Jingle Bells for the first time on the radio each holiday season you know it means several things…diets and healthy eating seem to go flying out the window. When the days come creeping closer, prepare yourself ahead of time, so that those unwanted pounds don’t come creeping either. No one likes to [...]
martha-marie | antioxidants
Cleanse, tone, moisturize. These three products have always been the staple of a good skin care regimen, but now you can add one more product to that list. Cleanse, tone, antioxidant, moisturize. There has been a lot of talk lately about how antioxidants can protect your skin from free radicals to keep your skin from [...]
hhm review and interview | julie hilton of skin free and blue ridge gypsy studio
If it was a perfect world than someone would have already found the Fountain of Youth. Wouldn’t it be lovely to age gracefully, without proof, like wrinkles and age marks? The woman behind Skin Free and Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio sent these Happy Hour Moms boxes of magic. We had the honor of testing out [...]
keeping your unmentionable healthy
For those who don’t Dr. Oz., know he is the close friend and confidant of Oprah and her TV show. Just as Dr. Phil started, Dr. Oz is the go-to man for all unanswered questions of woman-related topics. It is so important to take care of ourselves. Yearly checkup appointments at your OB-GYN can not [...]
weelicious wecipes
Do you see what I see? How yummy does this Banana/Plum Puree look? My mouth is officially watering over baby food. If you think this looks good, don’t stop here, check out some of the amazing recipes on Catherine McCord’s Weelicious.com. I found this site on Twitter and I was immediately sucked in. I have [...]
the colon club | 2010 colondar
Cancer remains in the top 10 causes of death in the world. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US. It has affected everyone in some way, shape or form. Colon Cancer stole my grandmother from me when I was only in 6th grade. She was the center of my [...]
bejewel yourself and make money with guy and eva
It is hard to be a SAHM these days. The economy is trying to work its way out of this terrible funk, leaving families struggling to make ends meet. Sometimes job opportunities are outweighed by the cost of daycare. So what’s left? It is time to get creative! It has been said that this economic [...]
flatten your belly with sassy water
It is time to get my body back to normal. I am so over feeling like I have to put everything ahead of what is important, starting with my personal health and nutrition. Tomorrow is the day I say goodbye to my fat clothes. Over the summer I chose to penalize myself with not being [...]
what do your nails say about you?
It may be hard to believe, but your nails say a lot about you. We re not talking nail polish selection either (although that may something about your personality), we are talking health. What do your nails look like? Well manicured or not, do they hold certain distinct characteristics? Are they a particular color (minus [...]
fall style tips for happy hour moms
As moms, we don’t always have the time or the budget to deck ourselves out in the hottest fashions. But, it is essential to add a few key pieces each season that can make your entire wardrobe both functional and universal. The first must-have that I keep hearing buzz about from all the fashion experts, [...]
young girl goes to china for stem cell treatment
With many of the Stem Cell treatments deemed illegal in the US, many are resorting to International treatment centers for help–and hope. China seems to be the go-to country for Stem Cell research. This is one of the most recent reported cases with an 8 year old girl from Titusville flying to China for treatment [...]
think pink | breast cancer awareness month!!
Ultimately, this month is a time to bring awareness to the prevalence of Breast Cancer. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization helps to provide a great tool for patient services, resources, awareness, tips on how to help, and more. Across the nation, groups are organizing walks, pink parties, [...]
don’t be a ditz cover your mitts | pump gloves
Don’t have personal assistant at your side? Forced to pump your own gas? The worst thing about pumping gas isn’t just getting out of the car and waiting to see how much you are about to be ripped off, but the stench that lingers on your fingers all day if you accidentally spill some on [...]
herbs that can help shed pounds
There are so many aspects to think about while trying to be healthy and dieting. Sometimes, it is too overwhelming to figure out if you’re body is in need of a little more exercise or a lot less food. It should be simple, eat fresh produce, meats that haven’t been tampered with, and stay active [...]
oh la la with rue la la and more
Mommy’s need to splurge on themselves too. Now you can buy designer pieces without the guilty conscious. My girlfriends were telling me about this fun site, Rue La La, that features deep discounts on items to make any “Happy Hour Mom” feel special. Unfortunately it is by invitation only. I just signed up and they [...]
listerine smart rinse
We are always looking for ways to make health a priority in our home and taking care of our teeth is no exception. Listerine Smart Rinse is a great product that has helped to keep brushing and cleaning exciting in our home. For some reason my daughter can’t wait to brush her teeth, for the [...]
nourish baby boutique | organic differences
Going green is no longer a trend but a way of life. Many studies have come out showing how infants are some of the most exposed to toxic, unnecessary chemicals known as phthalates. These nasty things can trick our bodies into mimicking or blocking hormones and disrupts the body’s normal functions. Research has associated exposure [...]
boy or girl–can you manipulate the sex of your baby?
On one of our recent episodes of Happy Hour Mom Live!, we discussed the ability to manipulate the sex of your baby. So many people have gotten to the point where they want to control every aspect of their lives, even to the point of actually wanting to control the sex of their baby. What [...]
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