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japanese-inspired treats | candy sushi

October 9, 2011
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Before my family and I left for Japan, I wanted to take a fun treat to my 3 year old’s preschool, and these Japanese-inspired Candy Sushi treats came to mind. My Candy Sushi was inspired by the gorgeous images we found on the Yummy Fun site last year (seen below), but I opted for my own [...]

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2011 Halloween pumpkin trends | accessories

September 17, 2011
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2010 Halloween pumpkin trends were metallics. After roaming my new favorite site, Happy Hour Mom’s Pinterest, for a mindless time suck (that I can’t get enough of) I came across 2011 pumpkin trends; rhinestones, henna, paint, die-cuts and more! If you aren’t feeling like putting all of the time and preparation into planning, gutting and [...]

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thanksgiving craft | gobbling turkey apples

November 21, 2010

Make and Takes is a darling blog that offers ideas and crafty tidbits for home, family and fun. As the mommy of a one and a half year old I am on the hunt for age appropriate activities. Growing up, the main turkey day project for kids in my fam was coloring and creating the [...]

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“two little pumpkins” baby shower | the perfect october baby shower idea

October 5, 2010

We wanted to give my SIL the shower she deserves.  Our goal was to celebrate the additions while honoring the passing of her previous twins with a theme that resembled the season when it occurred, and bring new light and feeling. Plus, with the upcoming Halloween Holiday and pumpkins everywhere, we knew we had a [...]

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hhm halloween craft time

September 22, 2010

Looking for a cute prop for your little one this Halloween. We all know that pumpkins are the main mascot for this ghoulish holiday, so make them the centerpiece of your decor. Last year when my son was only 7 months I needed a cute idea to send home to our family who was missing  [...]

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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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oh say can you see…

July 2, 2010

Get patriotic with these scrumptious desserts and adorable crafts. Make a day of it and let the kids be a part of the planning and decor by getting involved in the preparation for your July 4th festivities. All of these creations can be found on Martha Stewart’s site, and all can be picture perfect if [...]

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the happy hour store is officially open with open sky

April 5, 2010

Bare with us because this is about the only good picture that Shannon and I have together from our days spent in Dubai. Can you believe, it has been two years since we have even seen each other? We spend every day going over Happy Hour Mom happenings via Skype and webcam, and are thrilled [...]

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1st birthday candyland party | inspiration board

March 17, 2010

After a few years of planning parties for your little ones, it can become more and more challenging to find fun and creative party themes and decor. This last year I hosted a Candy Land party for my daughter’s first birthday and it turned out to be a lot of fun and looked great on [...]

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gipsy girl

March 8, 2010

I am in L-O-V-E! Back in the day I was obsessed with changing my bedroom. The paint eventually made its way to every shade of pink and purple. I hung curtains on my canopy bed in order to emulate my favorite soap opera, “The Marlena (from Days of Our Lives) Bed.”  And my room was [...]

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pete goldlust’s colorful display

January 5, 2010

Taste the rainbow with Pete Goldlust…

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hhm holiday dinner party

December 22, 2009

Tis’ the season to be jolly and spend time with friends and family. Here are some quick and easy recipes for your Holiday Dinner Party. Kick off the New Year in style with this mouth-watering menu. From appetizer to dessert your guests will love the lineup–if not, don’t fret, they won’t know the difference with [...]

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hhm review & giveaway | tom’s of maine silly strawberry toothpaste

December 21, 2009

There is nothing better than knowing you are using all natural products on yourself and especially your children. Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste features naturally-sourced sodium monofluorophosphate as its active ingredient to provide cavity protection, and calcium to clean. Real strawberry flavor oils—not artificial sweeteners, dyes, or sparkles—are the basis for its kid-friendly appeal. [...]

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and the hhm holiday cheer winner is…

December 21, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Dawna! Please check your email for more information about your prize. Happy Hour Mom could not be more excited to grant you a holiday wish with this amazing package valued at $450! Thank you to all of our wonderful readers and new visitors for taking the time to diligently participate in our 12 days [...]

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one more day to win | HHM HOLIDAY CHEER GIVEAWAY ($450)

December 20, 2009

Don’t let this chance fall through the cracks! There is one more day for you to check out our previous posts and enter to win a prize package over $450! Make sure you go over the entry requirements and ENTER TO WIN TODAY!! . Previous HHM Holiday Cheer Giveaway Posts: 1st day of HHM Holiday [...]

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on the ninth day of hhm holiday cheer…

December 18, 2009

the Happy Hour Mamas gave to me…a $25 gift card to EcoStore.com. Now what exactly does EcoStore have that you would want? How about ‘household cleaning products using plant-based ingredients that would biodegrade safely and quickly.’ That sounds good to me. Use your $25 gift card for baby products, pet care, bath & body, household, [...]

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on the eighth day of hhm holiday cheer…

December 18, 2009

the Happy Hour Moms gave to me… one of the coolest, most eco-friendly toys ever… The Dolphin Explorer Boat from Sprig Toys. Sprig Toys are kid-powered and made of the best green products.  “SprigwoodTM is a highly versatile, green building material with a strong future in toy and furniture manufacturing. PAINT FREE, No decorative paint [...]

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on the seventh day of hhm holiday cheer…

December 17, 2009

the Happy Hour Moms gave to me… A DUCHESS SKIRT FROM HANDMADE CHARLOTTE! Check out this A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E 40′s style duchess skirt, perfect for any little girl with style. I especially love the detailed prints and the wide ribbon band belt. The skirt is 100% cotton with an elastic waistband for a better fit and the [...]

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on the sixth day of holiday cheer…

December 16, 2009

…the happy hour mommies gave to you, the Hypnobabies Home Study Course for Expectant Mothers. Ha! Say that five times fast. Now, I personally have not used the Hypnobabies methods during childbirth, but just after giving birth this last time around I really started hearing a lot about it. Just recently Hypnobabies contacted us hoping [...]

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on the fifth day of holiday cheer…

December 14, 2009

Meet the fifth item we are giving away in the ULTIMATE gift basket. “Little boxes on the hillside, little boxes made of ticky tacky… or in this case eco-friendly cardboard. (Any fans of Showtime’s Weeds?) Take a look a these cardboard kiddie abodes. Making forts are always a fun task with kids, but take it [...]

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