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olympic perspective

August 7, 2012

The Olympic Games have been a constant companion in our home for the past week. The TV is on more than usual, and I have found myself watching obscure sport competitions like trampolining as I fold clothes, wash dishes, or play with the kids. My little ones have been cheering for athletes they never knew [...]

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50 shades of grey, the book everyone is whispering about…

April 14, 2012

Recently, I have heard a lot of people talking about the book “50 Shades of Grey.” I have seen the book featured the Today Show and have heard people talking about it at work and around town. This is the book that people are whispering about. I always try to “keep my finger on the pulse” [...]

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alicia silverstone chews up food before feeding it to her son {VIDEO}

March 29, 2012

If you own a television, computer or radio, there is a good chance you heard about (or watched) Alicia Silverstone’s latest home video featuring her son “baby bear” eating chewed up food from her mouth (premastication at its finest). It is incredible how this story has hit the media, and blogs, as it seems moms [...]

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UPDATE MTV’s Catelynn sits down with happyhourmom | exclusive interview

September 18, 2011

What’s new in the life of Teen Mom and Teen Dad Catelynn and Tyler? With the upcoming finale of Teen Mom’s Season 3 you can take a quick look back at the way things were while these brave teenagers dealt with the struggles of adoption. This interview was published following Season 1 of Teen Mom, [...]

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bravo tv | pregnant in heels

April 11, 2011

Rosie Pope must have thick skin, to take on the demanding needs of “demanding” pregnant women. Bravo is featuring Rosie on her quest to be the go-to-gal for maternity concierge. Now, I say demanding because I am not sure how to appropriately describe them. We all know that pregnancies come in all shapes and sizes, but [...]

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parents with overweight babies…laxatives? or SNL baby spanx?

March 9, 2011

Parents with overweight babies…laxatives? or SNL baby spanx? How about neither! There is nothing wrong with a chubby baby! Now I am not saying it is time to fatten up your lil’ squirt, but a little pudge can’t hurt! So why is it that some parents are putting their 6 month olds on baby diets? [...]

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get your child into acting the right way | the acting camp

February 17, 2011

The Acting Camp is almost here! Have you registered? Are you on the fence? The weekend of March 11-13 is coming up, and it is time to register for the camp that could help get you and your child the guidance, education, and exposure you need to take his/her career to the next level–or at [...]

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happy hour mom on central valley today with alex delgado

February 14, 2011

Alissa, one of our regular contributors here on HappyHourMom.com, will be a guest on Central Valley Today with Alex Delgado, here in the San Joaquin Valley. She has spent the past week researching and testing some of the hottest products on the market for Mom, Baby and Family. We can’t wait to show our support [...]

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mabrook rima fakih on winning miss usa

May 16, 2010

I am more than excited to see Miss Michigan, a gorgeous Arab American, win the Miss USA 2010 title for the advances in stereotyping our nation is overcoming each day. As I was caught the last 45 minutes of the program I thought to myself, “Either she is going to win or be the topic [...]

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hhm ramblings | double trouble

October 23, 2009

Friends of ours gave birth to their beautiful baby boys a few months ago and I just don’t know how they do it. As parents of twins, their hands are full. It takes both my husband and I to handle both of our girls and they are 3 years apart. What would I do if [...]

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hhm ramblings | jon – kate + 8 = so very sad

August 4, 2009

I can hardly watch Jon + Kate Plus 8, and I am honestly sick of hearing about all of the drama. I was hesitant to even write this post, as it’s only adding to the “buzz” circulating the media with infidelity and accusations fying rampantly through gossip and news mags. But I was saddened today [...]

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hhm ramblings | toddlers and tiaras

July 23, 2009

These parents should be arrested. Seriously. It is sickening to see how obsessed they are with these pageants. I mean, it is one thing to dress your little princesses up and let them strut around the house. Even to apply a some of Mommy’s make-up and let them feel REALLY grown up. But is it [...]

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hhm ramblings | adoption on 16 and pregnant

July 17, 2009

Wow, am I really crying over an MTV reality show? My husband and I like to catch the new show on MTV, 16 and Pregnant and think it is a great way to inform teens out there the importance of safe sex, or no sex for that matter., until you are of age to provide [...]

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