It is really very simple:

-You want to get organized
-Smead wants to help you succeed

All you need to do is like them on facebook and the simple, bite sized tips and tricks will be coming your way.

So here are 3 reasons to like Smead Organomics on facebook

1. It’s a Zen Thing:

Getting organized helps you lower stress and often saves time and money. Who doesn’t want that?

2. Take the !*#? Out of Organizing:

It’s easy to do and won’t take a lot of time. Why not try it?

3. Win Some Stuff:

Like Smead Organomics NOW and you could win an amazing basket of organizing products!

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Someone pinch me please, I’ve died and gone to mini fashion HEAVEN. I know that we’ve shared some of our major favorite collections for our little ones; ZARA, Vyssan Lull, Tooby Doo, Bersica, Lil Elephants and more but have you seen Poppy’s Closet yet? O-M-G the best thing since sliced bread! We would like to welcome one of our fabulous new affiliates and help to spread the word for these darling duds! From chic to silly, bohemian to rockstar Poppy’s Closet has handpicked a wardrobe that will only collect “oohs and ahhs.” Check out our mini photo shoot below featuring D in his plaid jacket from Axel and Hudson, studly straw Fedora hat (that has brought on more then a handful of admirers), and gold rimmed Aviators to top it off! For sought after baby gifts and designer duds just take a look into Poppy’s Closet!

hhm launches new affiliate | poppy’s closet is a post from: Happy Hour Mom

Congratulations Jeanette Huston!! You are the winner of this amazing organic mattress from Naturepedic!

If you are looking to transition you little ones from a crib to a big kid bed all you need is a Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic Cotton Ultra Crib Mattress. It must be fate to have joined Naturepedic on Facebook a few weeks ago. My son has been crawling out of his crib or getting stuck over the edge at least 2-3 times per night. Why is it that once you think you have them all trained to sleep through the night a new milestone hits and you are back to square one! As soon as I hauled the mattress up to Baby D’s room for the true test, he was in love. His initial use was a high end trampoline, but after his first night on this luxurious organic mattress, he hasn’t stepped foot in his crib. The best part is that he sleeps so soundly, he isn’t even tempted to get up and visit us in the middle of the night. Once his toddler bed is delivered this weekend we will have the full package and my baby will officially be a big boy! Naturepedic has won several awards for their natural, non-toxic, waterproof quality products. Why wouldn’t you want the best for your baby? Crib safety goes beyond wood and bolts, it requires a non-toxic place to sleep. Think of how many hours  each day they rest.  Remove toxic chemicals from their lives.

PRIZE:

Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic Cotton Ultra Crib Mattress Retail ($359)

Giveaway Rules:

1) Join our HHM Newsletter

2) Join Naturepedic Newsletter

Extra Entries:

Check out our OpenSky Store and comment on your favorite product!

Become friends with Happy Hour Mom on Facebook

Become friends with Naturepedic on Facebook

Check out our amazing sponsors and comment:

Koozala

Party Box Design

Pregnancy Without Pounds

Ahmelie

The Party Dress

Poppy’s Closet

The Land of Nod

Bunk Beds

Contest ends Midnight June 11, 2010. US  shipping addresses only. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email with further details. Please be sure to respond within 48 hours or we will have to select another winner.

Naturepedic Benefits:
Promotes baby health by eliminating harmful chemicals
Features U.S. Grown and certified organic cotton
Provides non-toxic fire protection and food grade waterproofing
Tested for chemical emissions and certified by GREENGUARD
Loved by parents, physicians and independent evaluators
Made, tested, and certified in the U.S.A

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We were not paid in any form of cash for this posting.
We did receive product or services to keep for my testing purposes.
You can read more about Happy Hour Mom’s Policy Disclosure {HERE}.

WINNER! hhm review & REVIEW | organic crib mattresses by naturepedic is a post from: Happy Hour Mom

If you are looking to transition you little ones from a crib to a big kid bed all you need is a Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic Cotton Ultra Crib Mattress. It must be fate to have joined Naturepedic on Facebook a few weeks ago. My son has been crawling out of his crib or getting stuck over the edge at least 2-3 times per night. Why is it that once you think you have them all trained to sleep through the night a new milestone hits and you are back to square one! As soon as I hauled the mattress up to Baby D’s room for the true test, he was in love. His initial use was a high end trampoline, but after his first night on this luxurious organic mattress, he hasn’t stepped foot in his crib. The best part is that he sleeps so soundly, he isn’t even tempted to get up and visit us in the middle of the night. Once his toddler bed is delivered this weekend we will have the full package and my baby will officially be a big boy! Naturepedic has won several awards for their natural, non-toxic, waterproof quality products. Why wouldn’t you want the best for your baby? Crib safety goes beyond wood and bolts, it requires a non-toxic place to sleep. Think of how many hours  each day they rest.  Remove toxic chemicals from their lives.

PRIZE:

Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic Cotton Ultra Crib Mattress Retail ($359)

Giveaway Rules:

1) Join our HHM Newsletter

2) Join Naturepedic Newsletter

Extra Entries:

Check out our OpenSky Store and comment on your favorite product!

Become friends with Happy Hour Mom on Facebook

Become friends with Naturepedic on Facebook

Check out our amazing sponsors and comment:

Koozala

Party Box Design

Pregnancy Without Pounds

Ahmelie

The Party Dress

Poppy’s Closet

The Land of Nod

Bunk Beds

Contest ends Midnight June 11, 2010. US  shipping addresses only. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email with further details. Please be sure to respond within 48 hours or we will have to select another winner.

Naturepedic Benefits:
Promotes baby health by eliminating harmful chemicals
Features U.S. Grown and certified organic cotton
Provides non-toxic fire protection and food grade waterproofing
Tested for chemical emissions and certified by GREENGUARD
Loved by parents, physicians and independent evaluators
Made, tested, and certified in the U.S.A

*********************************************************************************
disclaimer:
We were not paid in any form of cash for this posting.
We did receive product or services to keep for my testing purposes.
You can read more about Happy Hour Mom’s Policy Disclosure {HERE}.

hhm review & REVIEW | organic crib mattresses by naturepedic is a post from: Happy Hour Mom

I have a confession to make. Relatively new to the land of mommy blogs, I feel it is best to put it all out there now so that my readers can really get to know me. I have an addiction. An addiction that has impacted my budget, consumed my thoughts, caused me to lie to my husband (“No honey, I have had these you just didn’t notice”), and has now been passed on to my children.  Yes, I love shoes. And when it comes to dressing my little one’s there is no exception. So, as I was browsing Etsy (love it!) today, I came across these and had to share.  It really can’t get better than reversible AND adorable shoes.  Except for the fact that they are reversible, adorable, and reasonably priced. And if you like the shoes you will absolutely LOVE the rest of Evie Lala’s items, so don’t be a stranger, go check out her site {here}!

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evie lala | reversible shoes on etsy is a post from: Happy Hour Mom

Need a pick-me-up? At different times in life, we all do! Check out little Jessica’s daily affirmations. I wish I felt the power like she does! “I can do anything good, better than anyone.” What a little showstopper! Think of how happy everyone would be if we repeated her fabulous words each morning!

i am great! is a post from: Happy Hour Mom

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. So you can imagine my excitement this evening when my hubby offered to do all of the dishes so I could have a few to browse my favorite sites. Much to my expectations, I pretty much LOVED everything on the home page of BabyGadget.net, so I thought I’d give them a little love and share their amazing finds with all of you. I am telling you, you have to adopt them as one of your faves. They feature the coolest, most unique baby gadgets, toys, clothing, and accessories EVER. I love the drain plug for the tub–how funny is that fish tail? And a fanny pack for kiddos? How about the adorable, cuddly bear made of your child’s used baby clothes? Such a great idea. Have a look at BabyGadget.net for more great finds.

you can see more on each of these amazing finds at the following sites: Bubs Bears, 100drine, hip bag, perpetual kid, “Filzchaukel“found exclusively at enfant terrible, Love Frankie

modern baby toys, clothes + accessories | babygadget.net is a post from: Happy Hour Mom

We are excited to launch our newest addition to Happy Hour Mom, the HHM Newsletter. It is an absolute must-have for EVERY Happy Hour Mom! As yet another way for us to share the love with our die hard fans, we will be offering exclusive giveaways and coupons in our Newsletter only. For starters, every individual who signs up for the Happy Hour Mom newsletter will receive 10% off all items in our OpenSky Shop. Not to mention additional special offers and more discounts for our Newsletter recipients. Offered once a week, our Newsletter is your link to all things mom and baby. From special coupons and giveaways to, to exclusive content, event reminders and featured articles, our Newsletter is your weekly link to Happy Hour Mom. Every mom deserves a happy hour, and what better way to spend it than with us! So make sure you sign up today and get your exclusive offer in our next Newsletter (enter your name and email into the ‘HHM Newsletter’ form in our sidebar).

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Perfect for baby showers, these ducks are a great way to add a special touch to your typical bath time buddies. Whether you want to show your team spirit, or go bright with patterns and prints, there is a design for everyone. So take your time and get personal, because everyone loves a gift that reflects who they are.  Say goodbye to yellow duckies, these quackers will make you smile at any age. I threw a baby shower and bridal shower this past weekend for my college girlfriends. Our whole crew made it in town for the festivities-which is a tough task since we are scattered everywhere. It’s hard to remember and send out gifts for all the babes throughout the year. Since they are still super young I decided to get each a Bud by Designroom Duck that represented some of my favorite styles of their mothers. Pretty sure they were a hit!

duck, duck international duck? is a post from: Happy Hour Mom

Happy Hour Mom has the distinct honor or previewing one of the next big hits in the baby world! The TranStroller is the new revolution for parents with multiple children. We love, love, love double strollers to death. The tandems make for an easy fit through doors but make maneuverability tough for steering. Sport buggies are great for the outdoors and allow for a mega smooth ride, but have you ever tried to push one through a store? I’m guessing not because it’s barely possible without being a complete pain to everyone in your path. Now take a look at the TranStroller. When you are the brave family who has an infant and a toddler (plus even more children) you know how your tots are game for sitting in a stroller one second, then ready to explore the world on their own two feet the next second. Gray Matter Inventions took these realities into consideration while designing the TranStroller. The once side-by-side turns into a single in seconds.

Gray Matter Inventions

Side-By-Side Stroller Shrinks To Fit

When Ben and Adrainne Gray decided to take their two-year old daughter and infant son to the annual Japanese festival in Atlanta, they loaded up all the necessities: baby bag, money for treats and the double stroller.

Once at the outdoor festival, the Grays ran into an unexpected but worldwide situation–their toddler wanted to run around the 5-acre festival while their infant needed to stay in the stroller. The rub came when Ben needed to make his way through a cramped tent containing concessions and the stroller bumped everyone in its path.  Trying to maneuver a standard side-by-side stroller with one kid riding, Ben couldn’t believe he, the world-traveled photojournalist, was now the jerk with the obnoxious stroller.
That night the tranStroller was born. The now patented, transformable stroller that changes from a side-by-side to a single-wide in seconds was exactly what Ben needed in pursuit of a cold beverage.
“I call him my mad scientist,” Adrainne says about her then frustrated husband.  “He was like Frankenstein in our basement hacking apart strollers and re-using the parts.”

Two years and numerous refinements later, a patent issued on the design and the Grays took the kids and the tranStroller to the busy, crowded streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina (thanks to Adrainne’s flight privileges).  The tranStroller not only made it easy to navigate the narrow sidewalks, cobblestone streets and crowded subway system, but also proved sturdy enough to handle the rigors of international travel. Their tranStroller even allowed them to explore the city freely without having to return to their apartment every time their oldest threatened a melt-down due to exhaustion.

Gray Matter Inventions is now looking for a manufacturer interested in licensing and producing the tranStroller so other parents can benefit from Ben’s ground-breaking design.

“We see parents all the time at the zoo, at festivals and around town with dad (or mom) pushing through the crowd with a bulky double stroller sporting only one baby,” Ben said.  “The older child is out exploring most of the time, but parents need that second seat for when their kid tires out. The prototype I built was the perfect solution for us and I hate that other parents can’t experience this convenience until we find a company to help us bring the tranStroller to market.”

“Our vision is to see the tranStroller for sale within a couple years and with the help and support of other parents it will happen.”
more information at: graymatterinventions.com
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Interested in licensing, investing or partnering with the tranStroller?  Contact Ben Gray at 404-964-9686, or ben@graymatterinventions.com

Praise for the tranStroller
“I saw the video for the stroller. I want one…NOW! I live in Long Beach, NY and walk everywhere. When I drop my oldest son off at preschool, I’m always left with my youngest in the double. It is very difficult to fit through the doors of the older buildings. Also, this will be great when we take the train into the city. My oldest can hop out and walk up the subway steps, while the youngest stays put and we carry him and the stroller up the stairs. So, when will it be available for purchase?”
Jacque
Long Beach, NY
“Genius! Where can i buy and for how much?”
Amy
San Francisco, CA

“This looks very useful and practical. Having two children the same age, it was a pain lugging that big double wide stroller. Good solution.”
Doug
Atlanta, GA
“The tranStroller. Brilliant.”
pinkasphault.com
“This is a great idea! All the convenience with none of the weight and unwieldiness of regular double strollers. Although I have absolutely NO intentions of needing anymore strollers (unless my kids give me some grandchildren) if I did need a double, I’d be sure to give you a call.”
Lisa
Largo, MD

Adrainne Gray uses a prototype tranStroller in a Buenos Aires park as daughter Sylvia plays and son Everett rides.

we welcome you to the transtroller is a post from: Happy Hour Mom