Hump Day Happy Hour: The Dirty Thirty

A husband of a Tipsy Girl turned the BIG 3-0 this past week, so OF COURSE in true tipsy style we had to make sure he rang in his 30s the tipsy way. We created a shot we called The Dirty Thirty with miscellaneous items that we had on hand. It turned out to taste like a jolly rancher and produced the intoxifying result that we were looking for.

Mix equal parts Monster Energy Drink and Smirnoff Ice Watermelon with a shot of Vodka in a highball glass.

Candy Canes for Candy Lovers

I like color. In my wardrobe, in my home decor, in my Christmas tree. I am also a candy addict. So, I am happy to see that we are no longer limited to the classic red and white peppermint candy canes of Christmas’ past. Oh the choices… where do I start? Um, probably by calling the dentist.

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  1. SweetTart’s Candy Canes (my choice for the tree this year: colorful and delish)
  2. LifeSaver’s Candy Canes
  3. Sour Patch Candy Canes
  4. Now and Later Candy Canes
  5. Trolli Sour Brite Candy Canes
  6. Super Bubble Gum Candy Canes

It Doesn’t Get Better Than Sprinkles

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!

Hump Day Happy Hour: Merry Christmas Punch

We all know that the holidays really translates into a really good excuse to get yo’ drank  on with close family and friends, right?  So here’s another option for spiking the punchbowl.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 bottle raspberry vodka
  2. 72 ounces cranberry juice
  3. 1/2 bottle Absolut vodka
  4. 1 can Sprite soda

Directions:

Pour all ingredients (chilled beforehand) into a large container or punch bowl filled with ice.   I think some of these Green Ice Lites would be a great substitution for ice cubes, just sayin’.  Allow to chill.  Serve in punch cups or tall glasses.  Maybe something like these would be fun!

A Kitchen Gadget That Will Change. Your. Life.

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.

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6 Ingredients to a Warm-Yo-Tummy Soup

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!

Get On My Head!

There are so so many fun and fashionable things to adorn your head and hair with these days! It’s a cheap addition to any outfit for the frugalista in me and it’s an easy way to change up my look daily. It’s a very exciting time for a hair girl like me!  Here are a few that I am truly digging right now.

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  1. Forever21, Wild Rose Headwrap
  2. Forever21, Feather Poof Comb
  3. Etsy, Tamara Peacock Feather Hairpin-BLUE
  4. Etsy, Olive Martini Poppy
  5. Charlotte Russe, Zipper Bow Headband
  6. Etsy, A Very Sexy Headband

ShopTipsy has some super cute hair options that we tipsy girls love as well here and here.

Haircare for the Redken Obsessed!

In keeping with the tradition of the Tipsy ladies, I wanted to share the products that I use on a semi-daily basis. You may notice a common theme: I’m OBSESSED w/ all things Redken! (I blame this on my friend Kelli, whose family owns a Redken distribution center close to my home town, and I also blame it on the fact that I tend to have OCD when it comes to specific brands.)

Anyway, my hair is thick and wavy, I always wear it straight, and these products do the trick! (All of which can be found on Amazon.com.)

  1. Redken Allsoft Heavy Cream: I use this as my deep conditioning treatment. About once every week or two, I leave it in for 10 minutes or so and then rinse out.
  2. Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide: This is a daily pre-styling treatment that I use on the ends of my hair before blow drying. It seems to help with the AWFUL amount of heat my CHI iron puts out.
  3. Redken Vinyl Glam: I use this every other day, because I only wash my hair every other day. (So this is a first hair wash product.) I spray it in my hands, not directly on my hair, then smooth it through my tresses…haha…it really does make your hair look shiny, not the dirty/oily shiny, but movie-star shiny!
  4. Redken Extreme Conditioner: What can I say? It’s conditioner…it smells good and does the trick…I stick to what I know!
  5. Redken Guts: This stuff came out when I was in high school and was ALL the rage. It’s spray mousse and gives you ALL kinds of volume. Since I have thick hair, I don’t really use it for volume, but I do use it when I wear my hair wavy…it just gives it that extra umph (is that a word?) that I need.
  6. Redken Workforce Flexible Volumizing Spray: LOVE, LOVE this hair spray! It keeps my hair in check without making it feel crunchy, which is the WORST don’t you think?
  7. Redken Fresh Curls Curl Boost: For all my curly/wavy headed ladies out there this product is for you, maybe…I use it when I’m wearing my hair wavy and I like the fact that it’s not heavy and it doesn’t leave my hair frizzy…so, win win!
  8. Redken Extreme Shampoo: This is my Redken shampoo for the moment, and I like that it repairs damaged hair. Even though I don’t like to think of my hair as damaged, I think years of daily heat treatments will take a toll on anyone/everyone’s hair.
  9. David Babaii Bohemian Beach Spray: NEWSFLASH, this is not Redken! This is a new product that I was just recently introduced to, but so far I LOVE! I just spray it in my hair after I’m finished fixing it and it gives a super-cute textured/messy kind of look.

Hump Day Happy Hour: White Christmas Punch

It’s that time to start getting fancy with our cocktails (somewhat)!

Now I know lots of people CRINGE when they hear eggnog (I personally love it). White Christmas Punch is a really nice alternative to mix up for guests who are not extremely fond of just straight Eggnog.

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Ingredients:

  • 4 oz eggnog
  • 1/2 oz white chocolate liqueur
  • 1 oz Southern Comfort
  • edible gold flakes or chocolate flakes for garnish

Prep:

  1. Build the ingredients in to snifter glass and stir lightly.
  2. Sprinkle gold or chocolate flakes on top.

You can make this on a much larger scale by pouring larger quantities (be generous with the Southern Comfort!) into a large punch bowl.

Christmas List: Der Edition

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)

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Macys, Fiesta Canisters– I ADORE the green. These would look so cute in my colorful kitchen.
  5. Etsy, dearestinez Large Leaf Earrings -UM so cute, so fun, so funky. I just may be gifting these to myself for Christmas.
  6. 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.
  7. Urban Outfitters, Dachshund Lamp– Do I even need to go into why I would want/need this? No, I didn’t think so.
  8. 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??
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Macys, Joseph Joseph Multi Color Spatula Design Cutting Board– Cute, colorful and belongs in mah kitchen!
  12. 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.
  13. Nordstrom, Jeffrey Campbell ‘Charo’ Slingback Sandal– Ruffles, love. Red, Love. Perfect HOT date with the hubby shoe. Nuff said.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.

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