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nina bella, vintage religious jewelry

March 11, 2012
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I am all about simple, unique accessories that can make a statement, and even make your outfit, without overwhelming your look. When I lived in Berkeley, CA I discovered my love for vintage clothing and accessories for this reason alone. The rarity of vintage items often make them an unrivaled staple piece for your daily [...]

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put a hat on it with preston and olivia

January 25, 2012
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Humans have been covering their heads since the beginning of time. Hats offer protection, used to be a symbol status of authority, are parts of a uniform or can be a form of art. However you choose to wear yours it is a very noticeable accessory since anyone who walks by you is first drawn [...]

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baby glam on etsy

July 6, 2011
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Nothing is more glamorous than a 1920s wardrobe and Etsy designers are drawing on this inspiration and creating ultra-glam pieces for babies and tots. With just the right amount of lace, ruffles, and feathers, your little one will be picture perfect! Most of these items are perfect for photographers, as they make great photo props, [...]

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must-have kimono robes for mom | etsy under wrapz

May 13, 2011
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With the warm summer months sneaking up on us, I reluctantly decided it was time to put away my warm and cozy, over-sized robe that I lounge around in during the winter months. Luckily, the lovely ladies and Founders of Under Wrapz make the most amazing Kimono Robes, perfect for the Spring/Summer months. Don’t get [...]

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modern lemonade stand essentials

July 5, 2010

Lemonade stands are like a right of passage for kids. There a  great summer activity that can teach a variety of lessons. Whether they are old enough to learn the basic skills of entrepreneurship or you just want to educate them on marketing, advertising and money management a lemonade stand is the best way. I [...]

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one more day to enter | curly birdie giveaway

March 29, 2010

Ten little fingers and ten little toes are a beautiful site, especially for a new mom and dad. No matter what the season we want to protect our precious assets and keep them comfortable and adorable. Curly Birdie is a 30ish old Mommy to three girls all under 5, she spend my days running to [...]

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sweet baby shower gifts | sweet smiles baby

March 26, 2010

Konnichiwa! And as grandma would say,”these little rumps are so sweet you could eat ‘em up!”  Leave it to Etsy to come through with another ultra-talented mompreneur. A fashion design school graduate, the founder of  Sweet Smiles Baby, designed this rendition of kiddie kimonos for her girls. Take a close look and you can imagine the [...]

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curly birdie review and giveaway

March 22, 2010

Ten little fingers and ten little toes are a beautiful site, especially for a new mom and dad. No matter what the season we want to protect our precious assets and keep them comfortable and adorable. Curly Birdie is a 30ish old Mommy to three girls all under 5, she spend my days running to [...]

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WINNER! baby chick designs giveaway

March 4, 2010

Congratulations Misty! You are the winner of the latest Happy Hour Mom Giveaway! Please respond with your shipping address and choice of print in the next 48 hours to claim your prize! Sweeps week is coming to an end! Have you entered any of our amazing giveaways yet? baby star Rock the Tote Diaper Bag, [...]

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hhm sponsor | ahmelie

March 2, 2010

Happy Hour Mom has been blessed with great sponsorship. Recently, we traded services with a Minnesota local, Ahmelie.  She specializes in high quality, handmade items for your child, using designer fabrics like Amy Butler, Alexander Henry, Michael Miller, Valori Wells and more! Both Shannon and I have sampled Ahmelie’s items personally and were equally impressed with [...]

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go personalized! handmade etsy love | gifts under $25

December 14, 2009

If you haven’t heard of Etsy yet then it is time to crawl out from the rock of which you are living. Etsy is a social shopping network for all things handmade and wonderful. Why not help to promote and prosper individuals who get crafty in their free time and showcase their innovative talents. It’s [...]

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hhm friends: little miss heirlooms

November 14, 2009

We love meeting new Twitter friends and we love it even more when we can introduce them to all of you. Meet LIttle Miss Heirlooms! This is the perfect store to find those little gifts you can’t find just anywhere. Priscilla does an amazing job providing the most adorable vintage decor for baby, children and [...]

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sweet treats paper cakes

October 9, 2009

Celebrating baby Daisy’s and Dot’s way! Nowadays, we have so many little cheesy, unnecessary knick knacks that people feel obligated to send home with their party guests hoping they’ll remember the special day. I guarantee that about 90 percent of them get either thrown into a box or the trash can. In times of economic [...]

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etsy | sweet carolina designs

October 5, 2009

Framed silhouettes are a trend that I have come to love, so you can understand my excitement when I came across Sweet Carolinas Designs Etsy store.  Have I been living in the stone ages with this being my first run-in with sonogram silhouettes? Wouldn’t this be the perfect baby shower gift and a great final [...]

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hhm etsy find: nifty kid stuff

September 30, 2009

Need a little pizazz in your next playdate? Time to break out the big guns. Nifty Kid Stuff, which can be found on Etsy showcases so many wonderful options to added creativity in your kids’ toy box. Now that it is fall and temperatures are dropping we need to find toys that can keep our [...]

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halloween costumes for less

September 28, 2009

Are you looking for Halloween costumes that are adorable and reasonably priced? Costumes that your kids can reuse? Costumes the kids will want to play dress-up in for years to come? With tutu’s you can accomplish a wide array of characters and critters, while investing in a piece that can be used again and again, [...]

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i spy, with my big brown eyes…

September 24, 2009

Something new and different. What a creative activity for car/plane rides, doctors offices, or just for fun. As a family that travels often, we are always looking for interesting new ways to keep our kids occupied and happy. So often it is hard to find games that don’t involve electronics. Nowadays kids start asking for [...]

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etsy finds | kaang it up!

September 15, 2009

I am placing my order as we speak…I love anything that can add a little flair to a quick and easy updo. As a mom I wear my hair up 90% of the time and a headband, flower, or feather can make all the difference, turning your look from drab to fab. And thanks to [...]

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etsy saves the day | courtesy of bayou princess

September 4, 2009

It’s a bird, it’s a plane….it’s your child having a blast in one of these too-cute-for-words capes by BayouPrincess of Etsy. Just in time for Halloween, your little one will be the talk of the town. Or why not throw a party for your birthday hero and all his/her Super Friends? This would make the [...]

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welcome lil mr. gentleman to the party

September 3, 2009

Surprise the guests at your next soiree with your lil mr. gentleman. Me and Matilda were found on the lovely, Etsy and are recognized as one of Martha Stewart’s top Etsy crafters. The designs by Me and Matilda are simply reasonable and adorable. Her range adorns toddlers to men in avant-garde accessories. Maybe we shouldn’t [...]

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