holiday guide

scent of mother’s day | phebo brazil

May 1, 2012
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What type of gift do you get a woman who has everything? Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I have been wracking my brain for the perfect gift for the mothers and grandmothers in my life. When I think back and recall memories from my child hood I see myself cooking homemade chicken [...]

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celebrating cinco de mayo {party time}

April 30, 2012
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Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. May 5th commemorates their cause for freedom and democracy during the American Civil War. A common misconception is that this day is Mexico’s Independence Day, for which it is not. Celebrations in Puebla, where the legendary battle took place, are a monumental affair compared to all others in Mexico. [...]

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what is your ultimate mother’s day?

April 27, 2012
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Being a mom is hard sometimes, ok a lot of the time. But it is single handedly the most rewarding job. To watch a little person that grew inside of you  grow up to be a strong, healthy, smart and talented individual is beyond comprehension. My family takes Mother’s Day very seriously, as they should. [...]

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mother’s day gift ideas

April 24, 2012
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There are stay at home moms, young moms, grandmas, fun moms, moms with style…and without, working moms, and moms everywhere in between. One thing they all have in common is the fact that they would give their life to keep their children healthy and happy. Although you should take some time each day to appreciate [...]

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easter table settings and decor

April 7, 2012
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Happy Easter to all of our Happy Hour Moms! With beautiful pastels paired with vibrant colors, Easter table-settings are always full of inspiration. Here are some fabulous ideas found across the web to help you get creative for your Easter celebrations. I am loving the gorgeous Martha Stewart tree and details seen above, and couldn’t [...]

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5 must-haves for a happy easter

April 6, 2012
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With Easter only two days away, do you have what it takes to impress your family and friends this year? With Pinterest, millions of blogs and inspiration everywhere it’s hard to continually top your efforts year after year. It can be even hard to choose those extra special details but adding a few new tricks [...]

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natural easter egg dyes

March 28, 2012
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Upon living in Hungary I learned that the art form of dying and designing Easter eggs goes back beyond Medieval times. In Hungary they typically use wax or a screen material creating a batik effect. For a beautiful traditional and natural effect, the Hungarian would use onion skins to color the eggs reddish brown. They’d [...]

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a green st. patricks day breakfast

March 13, 2012
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a  festive way! This year I will give a shot and making a traditional Irish meal like my mom used to do for us. I ran across and Irish brand of Corned Beef and some cabbage, but I’m still in search of what to do with them. I am a lover [...]

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st. patty’s pops by dollhouse bake shoppe

March 12, 2012
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Top of the mornin’ to ya! Kids crafts are a dime a dozen. When you find an activity that is absolutely adorable and fun, you know that it’s going to be the perfect holiday craft for St. Patrick’s Day. Dollhouse Bake Shoppe has created a green spin on celebratory pops. Summer is nearing, which means [...]

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creative valentine’s day crafts, bloggers know best

February 14, 2012
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Valentine’s Day might not be a fan favorite for all as we enter adulthood, and our like/dislike often changes based on relationship status, but for kids V-day is a day full of fun, puppy love, and class parties. While candy hearts, chocolates and stuffed friends are a go-to gift for our loved ones, generic, mass [...]

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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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hhm behind the lens :: fun holiday photo props for baby and family

December 7, 2011
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  Tis’ the season for giving, for eating delicious holiday treats, for beautiful lights and adorable decorations, and for taking adorable pictures to share on Facebook! There is no doubt that you will start seeing more and more adorable and creative holiday pictures, with snazzy holiday card designs and unique photo props that make you [...]

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hhm holiday gift guide | 6 gifts for a teacher or co-worker

December 7, 2011
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Giving is one of the best parts of the holiday season, but it is sometimes difficult to find that perfect gift for your coworkers, teacher, or your child’s teacher. A nice pen is typical and gift cards are always nice (yes we included one in our list!), but sometimes it is nice to get creative. [...]

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are you the perfect holiday party guest? 7 gifts your hostess will love…

December 5, 2011
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The holidays are full of joy, happiness, and PARTIES! There is always that one special holiday party that you look forward to every year, and what better way to guarantee next year’s invite, than to bring an unforgettable hostess gift–or maybe you are like the majority and want to surprise your friend/family member with an [...]

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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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colors of the season :: pink and green christmas

November 29, 2011
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The holiday season is officially in full swing, and many spent this past weekend decorating their homes, showering their christmas tree, and lining their landscapes with holiday cheer. The question is…did you go for the classic Christmas colors of red and green, or did you go for a modern look, with a less traditional color [...]

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internationally-inspired christmas tree :: pottery barn

November 28, 2011
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Over the past five years, I have traveled the globe with my family and have always made a special effort to find traditional international ornaments abroad. Since we are typically living abroad during the holidays, it is pretty easy to find the traditional ornaments from the local culture. However, for those jet-setters who have settled [...]

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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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