Any Black Friday deals you’re scoring this year? We are always so over sales this time of year and so we have stopped sharing a Black Friday post but if you’re shopping today, splurge on your big ticket items like a nugget ice maker or Dyson vacuum. What is your favorite tanning drops/lotion + applicator? I no longer tan my face at the recommendation of my esthetician as it breaks me out … [Read more...]

Set linked below I have no idea what to get my mother in law for Christmas. Help! Check out all of our gift guides here but we will sprinkle in additional ideas throughout November and December here on Happy Hour! These personalized bath robes would honestly make such a nice gift as well! We got our in laws this Dyson last year and it’s a huge hit in our entire family. I need a travel … [Read more...]

What would be a good gift for my in-laws? I think an upgraded coffee machine, something personalized like a game board you know they love (mine love cribbage and backgammon), or a trip/special event/professional photos with their kids is always appreciated. I plan to bring my mother in law to the Nutcracker this winter with the boys and I know it’s a memory she’ll cherish more than any gift we … [Read more...]

I love following you guys! What do you both do for work? Thank you! We started the blog as a fun hobby, but we do make a small commission when you shop our links. Alix is a Registered Dietitian by trade, but currently working as a part-time PE teacher. Heather worked full time before her second boy was born and made the decision to leave her job to stay home and raise her kids. If you … [Read more...]

I’m looking for a medium sized tote that is chic, but won’t break the bank. Any recs? We both just got the Naghedi tote.. Heather got size large in cream and Alix got medium black! We found ours on St. Bernard’s website because they had the colors we wanted but Shopbop and Bloomingdales have some colors, too! I know it’s crazy to think about already, but I’m wanting to get my kids Christmas … [Read more...]

How to pull off a denim on denim look? Just like this.. the whole thing. Where is the leather weaved tote from that everyone loves? I love the Amazon version :) Favorite pair of sunnies right now? I rotate through these: What is your favorite Amazon sweat set? I love this one as it looks like the Free People version but I am also really into this oversized set in the … [Read more...]

I want a pair of inexpensive leather leggings for fall/winter. Can you link your favorites? I love these two pairs the most because I own both it just depends on the outfit which one I pick: one | two Are leather blazers in? Can I pull it off at the office? Yes and YES. This one is so chic, inexpensive but doesn’t look it and can totally be rocked with slacks for the office and then … [Read more...]

I need a new pair of dark wash jeans for fall-winter. Can you link a few options? High price point: these or these mid price point: these low price point: these (my personal favorite except they have zero stretch, which I don’t mind) I want a new pair of boots that look western but not too western you know?! Yes I do know what you mean! I love all of these the most right … [Read more...]

I need a pair of boots or booties to wear with a patterned dress for family photos.. any good neutral options?! I love this pair and this pair! This is good budget friendly option. Ok I saw on stories that you aren’t doing melatonin at night anymore and switched to magnesium. Why not melatonin? Do you give your kids anything? So melatonin is considered safe for most. Some people have … [Read more...]

Can you share some fall photo shoot outfit ideas for the whole family? The most dreaded day of the year is upon us.. family photos for the damn holiday card. I think it really depends on the aesthetic you’re going for but if you’ve followed along for awhile you know we love a neutral. But if you pick something more colorful for photos, keep it in the same color family. Please don’t put your … [Read more...]