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HAPPY HOUR MOM ON THE TODAY SHOW

July 15, 2010

I have been feeling under the weather the past few days, so it was nice to wake up to good news. This morning I woke up to a text message from a girlfriend of mine; Hers: “I just saw Happy Hour Mom quoted on The Today Show.” My response. “What? Really, what were they talking [...]

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hazardous products are plotting against us!

July 13, 2010

Our friend Shane, momma of EnvironmentalBooty.com and personal blog about Environmental Health, wellness, and Beauty, shares the most informative information and tips on healthy living and finding ways to live that “green” life that so many of us dream of but have a hard time finding. I say that primarily because, while I try my [...]

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triple berry red white blue dessert for the 4th of july

June 23, 2010

The most simple, easy and beautiful red,white and blue dessert can be made in just minutes to celebrate the 4th of July this year. Triple Berry Trifle is a traditional classic made with minimal but color-rich ingredients perfect for any party or picnic on Americas’ birthday. Start with a pre-made angel food or light pound [...]

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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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{B} is for boy baby shower!

June 16, 2010

Theme: {B} is for BOY Baby Shower Colors/Patterns: Red, Orange, Green, Navy, Polka Dots and Stripes- A vintage feel Invite: Party Box Design Custom Invite Center Pieces: Bright White Hydrangeas & Oranges Slices Baby Shower Party Favors: Large Lollipops w/ large round polka dot and stripe stickers on them with {B} is for Boy. Cookies [...]

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lamar odom and khloe kardashian pregnant?

June 3, 2010

Leave it up to the media to continuously invade every one’s space. Is this what we really want to read in our pop culture highlights? RadarOnline Tuesday and Fox Sports report that the couple, Lamar Odom (of the Lakers) and wife of one year, Khloe Kardashian, are 2 months pregnant, yet, wanted to keep it [...]

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dirty dozen | must-have organic fruits and vegetables

June 1, 2010

This week Happy Hour Mom is focusing on offering ideas for a toxic-free lifestyle. Everything we eat, sleep on, cook with and breathe manages to have some form of toxic chemical that we should not be ingesting. It is so important to reduce your family’s exposure to pesticides and chemicals, if at all possible. Going completely [...]

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i am great!

May 21, 2010

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! Toni Danielson [...]

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moms going green, moms throwing parties | meet the new hhm contributors

May 19, 2010

The goal of HappyHourMom.com is to help provide ideas, inspiration and conversation to all things mom and baby related. What better way to do this, than to enlist in “mommy experts” to help provide the proper resources for our readers. I can not personally tell you the best “green” products for your home based on [...]

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koozala | organizing your family medical records

May 17, 2010

As parents we can relate to the fact that managing the health of our children is no small task. It is hard enough to stay on top of the immunization schedule, and keep appointments straight (especially as your family begins to grow), then you have to make sure you are keeping accurate medical records. One [...]

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hhm mobile upload of the day

May 16, 2010

The weather was so gorgeous this past weekend! This morning my mom and I took the whole crew on a long walk. My little Yorkie, Jaxson (Yes, my 6’9″ hubby has gotten over the small dog complex) was the first to lie flat on the ground to make it be known he was D-O-N-E. My [...]

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happy mother’s day

May 9, 2010

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you hot mamas! Make sure you take that happy hour to yourself today–you deserve it!! Whether it be a quiet day with your family, a day out with the girls, or alone time, make sure you spend the day doing what makes you happy. It has been a long [...]

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taste the summer | caprese salad

April 28, 2010

Two weeks ago my family and I started a weight loss war. We will handle it like Biggest Loser and calculate the percent of loss for each individual to determine the winner. We all know and hate how men can drop weight faster than women, so this makes it fair. As some are eating healthy [...]

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overweight teens and childhood obesity

April 27, 2010

So did you know that 1 in 3 teens is considered overweight? Well, neither did I prior to this mornings segment on the Today Show. I knew there was an issue with childhood and teen obesity, but the numbers are staggering. It is an issue that has been prevalent for years, and it is not [...]

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my new jam | little lion man | mumford and sons

April 23, 2010

My little bro introduced this new song and group to me. It has been showing up in my dreams the past few nights. I’m making a guess that this song is going to be a commonly heard song worldwide. Four men from West London make up Mumford & Sons.”It was not your fault but mine, [...]

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breastfeeding can save you thousands of dollars | tess johnson

April 23, 2010

Most new parents are at least mildly concerned about the financial impact that their long awaited newborn will have on the household budget. There certainly are many necessities that go along with having a baby, like baby clothes, diapers, blankets, a car seat, and countless other items.  In addition to these factors, many women may [...]

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super quick party tip | amazing cupcake recipe

April 22, 2010

As I was preparing (and obsessing) over Baby D’s recent 2nd birthday party I couldn’t imagine how I was going to get everything done on time. Between entertaining guests, the Easter egg hunt, preparing for the holiday a day later and making sure the prince had a great time I didn’t know how I would [...]

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organic jeans and eco-friendly shoes | earth day giveaway

April 22, 2010

To help celebrate Earth Day, BabyStar.com and SimpleShoes.com have teamed up to offer you an adorable earth-friendly set for your baby/tot. The winner will receive a pair of Organic Denim Jeans courtesy of BabyStar and a pair of eco-friendly shoes from Simple Shoes. You can check out each of their sites to see what they [...]

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earth day | kids konserve

April 22, 2010

In Honor of Earth Day, KidsKonserve.com will be giving 25% of all sales to the school for the Waste-Free Challenges for the month of April. And that’s not all…With every order placed in April, you will receive a free 20oz. stainless steel Kids Konserve Bottle (while supplies last). You can also enter to win a [...]

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hhm live: diy burger cupcakes

April 19, 2010

In less than 15 min you can make your very own burger cupcakes. We made these on Happy Hour Mom Live last week, and they turned out great! I actually prefer the messy burgers we made, as they look a lot more realistic. Michelle got creative and used the recipe we posted to create this [...]

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