While strolling through my local mall Christmas Shopping, I stepped foot into Williams Sonoma and discovered what is going to quickly become an addiction. Excuse me while I wipe my drool. Sprinkles Cupcake Mixes! It was so tempting not to purchase each and every one of the flavors. What an awesome gift for yourself or for someone else… OR serve them at your holiday parties and watch how fast they go!
A Kitchen Gadget That Will Change. Your. Life.
December 14, 2009 by
I have this recipe that I would say I make fairly often…special occasion, holiday, what have you… The problem with this recipe? The everlovinghandcrampingsifting. I mean holy mother of hell, the sifting alone could kill you. Then I found it. IT. A battery operated sifter! It’s UhMayZING! I have one and I gifted it 3 times last year.
6 Ingredients to a Warm-Yo-Tummy Soup
December 11, 2009 by
This Taco Soup recipe is easy, fast, and you probably have these ingredients in your pantry right now!
- Step 1: Brown 1 pd. of hamburger meat and add taco seasoning according to package directions.
- Step 2: In either a crock pot or a stove-top pot, combine the remaining ingredients.
- Step 3. Allow the soup to simmer on the stove-top OR leave it in the crock pot for as long as you’d like.
- Step 4: Enjoy with shredded cheese, tortillas, or by itself.
This soup only gets better the longer it sits, and it’s even better the second day…a perfect “fix it and forget it” meal!
Christmas List: Der Edition
December 9, 2009 by
So you all saw AK’s list of fabulousness. Now it’s my turn.
(Pssst…Husband PLEASE pay careful attention to what is to follow)
- Victoria’s Secret, The Soft Sexy Wrap -I love the fact that this is like an upgraded t-shirt/cardigan combo. That is My FAVORITE combo and pretty much daily uniform, by the way.
- Best Buy, Nikon D5000– I would love this camera more than any of my family members, including my dogs. Ook, not them. But everyone else. If I hadn’t already proven myself to be an expensive camera breaker, I MIGHT actually be eligible for this gift.
- Restoration Hardware, Telescoping Frames– Being that I just got married 10ish months ago, we have more pictures than we know what to do with. These are so unique and different.
- Macys, Fiesta Canisters– I ADORE the green. These would look so cute in my colorful kitchen.
- Etsy, dearestinez Large Leaf Earrings -UM so cute, so fun, so funky. I just may be gifting these to myself for Christmas.
- Old Navy, Womens Cable Knit Slipper Boots– My toesies would be so toasty in these. I’ve seen a version of these everywhere and I have been coveting.
- Urban Outfitters, Dachshund Lamp– Do I even need to go into why I would want/need this? No, I didn’t think so.
- Ann Taylor LOFT, Refined Knit Ruffle Neck Dress– Because I NEED more ruffles in my life. NO, I don’t have anywhere to wear it! SO??
- Mac Cosmetics, Tinted Lipglass in Spite -This was the first lipglass that I ever owned and I think I need to bring it back into my life Christmas 2009. It’s a mauvy pink and perfection.
- Pier1, Assorted Doorknob Wall Hooks– I’ve been eyeing these babies for a while now. What a super cute way to hang your coat or whatevs.
- Macys, Joseph Joseph Multi Color Spatula Design Cutting Board– Cute, colorful and belongs in mah kitchen!
- Gap, Mesh Chain Necklace– I want this for two reasons: a) it’s a subtle way to do the whole sequin trend going on and b) I’ve already planned my New Years outfit and it won’t be complete without it.
- Nordstrom, Jeffrey Campbell ‘Charo’ Slingback Sandal– Ruffles, love. Red, Love. Perfect HOT date with the hubby shoe. Nuff said.
- bossa, Shiraleah Jennifer Large Tote Bag– This brand is pretty sweet…looks remarkably similar to HOBO International for a fraction of the cost, plus this blue color is totally rocking my world.
- ZenniOptical, 2344 Plastic Full-Rim Frame– HOT pink frames? Must.have.
Oh, I almost forgot… while I’m wishing… I’ll take an endless supply of these.
DIY Gifts for your Neighbor, Co-Worker, Teacher or somebody like that
December 3, 2009 by
Are you looking for a cheap gift to give a neighbor, a co-worker, a teacher, a babysitter or somebody in that realm…you don’t want to spend a ton but you want them to know you care? I’m going to give you a few ideas…
Give them stuff in a jar. Get a jar, get some cute fabric, and get some raffia to tie the fabric on with and shove one of these ideas in. You can either put the ingredients for a mix of some sort minus the wet ingredients or put something pre-made (ala nuts). Write or print out the recipe and attach it.
- Cowboy Cookies
- Nuts: Sweet (Cinnamon Almonds) or Spicy (Hot & Spicy Peanuts)
- Hot Cocoa Mix
- Spice Rub
- Bean Soup
- Dog Biscuit Mix
Thinking something a little more hardcore than nuts, cocoa mix and dog biscuits? How ’bout a round on you? So…this may not be the one to give a teacher or babysitter especially if they are caring for your children at the time…this might be more of a neighbor/co-worker thing.
Make a homemade mixer and pour it in a pretty bottle, then include whatever libation goes with it in mini bottle form, put them on a mini serving tray (or dessert plate) and tie it up with some cellophane. Write or print out the drink “recipe” and attach it.
Go On, Get Your Bake On!
December 1, 2009 by
The month of December usually means full discretion to bake anything you normally wouldn’t throughout the rest of the year. Ordinarily, you would feel bad about just randomly baking some creation at any other time of the year, but if it’s in DECEMBER it’s just commonplace that you are baking because it MUST mean it has something to do with a holiday tradition of some sort, am I right? (say yes)
And if you are like us Tipsy Girls, you want to look GOOD baking! BAKING TIP: throw a little flour on the apron as you are walking the plate of cookies over to your neighbor’s house even if they are slice and bake, they’ll think you’ve been baking for hours just for them!!
- Anthropologie, Big Frills Apron
- Paper Flowers Etsy Shop, Hostess Apron
- Anthropologie, Extra Ingredient Apron
- Cocoa Dreams Etsy Shop, Casey Scroll Apron
- Pier 1, Vintage Printed Halter Apron
- Decorative Instincts Etsy Shop, Grey Polka Dot Apron
- Garnet Hill, Reversible Retro Apron
- Anthropologie, Succulent Apron
- City Girl Aprons Etsy Shop, Autumn Halter Apron
- Anthropologie, Winterfest Apron
- Brassy Apple, Hostess Mod Bloom
- City Girl Aprons Etsy Shop, XMas Trees Apron
- Annies Attic Etsy Shop, Santa Baby Apron
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