Hump Day Happy Hour: Gingerbread Manhattan

December 8, 2010 by

Sticking with the holiday theme, today’s Hump Day Happy Hour is a Gingerbread Manhattan.  I’m not a whiskey girl by any means, I for one think it tastes like band-aids but I might be tempted to try this NEXT holiday season (when I can partake in such libations).

Try this one out for me and let me know how it is…

Gingerbread Manhattan

  • 3 oz Maker’s Mark
  • 1 oz Gingerbread Liqueur
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Holiday Gift Guides: 2 Year Old Toddler Boys

December 8, 2010 by

As you can tell the Tipsy girls so far are moms to boys.  We apologize to all of you that follow us that have little girls, we have no idea what little girls want for Christmas.  We do however have an idea of what little boys may want.  Here is what a certain little boy may or may not be getting for Christmas from Santa and various family members.

  1. Amazon, Radio Flyer My 1st Scooter
  2. Amazon, Melissa & Doug Farm Cube Puzzle
  3. Amazon, Magneatos
  4. Amazon, Bounceback RC Racer
  5. Toys R Us, Doodle Pro Basic
  6. Amazon, Toy Story Big Roarin’ Rex
  7. Amazon, Melissa & Doug Pizza Party
  8. Target, Toy Story 3 Shake ‘n Go Track
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Holiday Gift Guides: For the Techie

December 7, 2010 by

Court and I definitely have a love for all things techie. We love to keep up to date with all the latest and greatest gadgets for ourselves as well as the peeps in our life. Here’s what Court and I consider the latest and greatest:

  1. Crocheted Headphones, Uncommon Goods-how cute will I look with a pair of these on?  Plus my co-workers won’t have to deal with my crazy music selection
  2. iHome iConnect Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, Amazon- all in one, I think apple users will appreciate the minimal cords and sleek look.
  3. Hex Watchband for iPod Nano, Shop Hex-PERFECT for working out!
  4. iPhone Hard Cover, Kate Spade-TURBO cute!
  5. iPhone Seat Buddy, The Sharper Image-This would come in handy in the car on those days you have a ton of errands and the kiddo is in the car for a good portion of the day.
  6. Pico Projector for iPod/iPhones, Brookstone-Just SO FUN, LOVE IT!
  7. Digital Video Memo, IWantOneofThose.com-I know my kiddo would love to have a message from his daddy he could watch over and over again during the day.
  8. Wireless MP3 Shower Speakers, The Sharper Image
  9. Apple Wireless Anti-Bacterial Wipes, DiscountCell.com- every tech savvy lady needs a package of these.
  10. Spy Net Night Vision Binoculars, Amazon
  11. iPhone Telephoto Lens, IWantOneofThose.com
  12. Pivot Power, Quirky
  13. TiVo Premiere, Amazon-TiVo lovers through and through, enough said.
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Holiday Gift Guides: Under $20

December 6, 2010 by

Working on a budget this year for Christmas?  Have some stuff to buy for folks that are special to you, but don’t want to break the bank doing it?

I’ve got a few cute ideas here, a lot of them center around eating.  Not sure what that says, but loving on these afforable options to show those special people you care this holiday season.

  1. Cheese Tray with Cutter – cute thing about this is that nifty little cutter.  All in one, perfectness.
  2. Wine Chiller – perfect for entertaining or a night alone!
  3. Beer Glasses – what dude doesn’t a set of beer glasses made from recycled windshields?
  4. Condiment Dish with Stand – everything about this is so cute.
  5. Tyler Candle – great gift for any lovely lady on your list.  Their scents are so unique and they last forever.
  6. Stoneware Vase – girls can’t have enough vases, very similar to our love for shoes.
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That’s a Wrap

December 6, 2010 by

Do you know anyone who has all their gifts wrapped and ready?  I know the type, if thats you, you are my hero.

I personally haven’t even started but find that acquiring the paper, bows and labels to wrap all the goodies in can be just as fun as the gifts themselves.  I’m currently in love with the selection at the paper-source.com.

  1. Santa Hat Dogs
  2. Greetings Circle Stickers
  3. Penguins
  4. Polar Bear Stickers
  5. Red Dot Bags
  6. Moss Flourish
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Holiday Gift Guides: The Home Cook

December 3, 2010 by

I’ve said before that I’m not the cook in the family, I can cook but my husband loves to cook so I let him take the lead on that.  So I know come Christmastime that he’s going to want some sort of cooking/kitchen/cutlery gadget or tool of some sort.  I asked him what would be his cooking wishlist this year and these were the items that he hand picked.

  1. Star Wars Sandwich Cutters, Williams-Sonoma
  2. Eco Coffee Cup, Amazon
  3. Ad Hoc at Home, Amazon
  4. Microplane Rasp Grater, Williams-Sonoma
  5. Kyocera Red Ceramic Santoku Knife, Sur La Table
  6. Char-Broil Oil Less Infrared Turkey Fryer, Amazon
  7. SousVide Supreme Water Oven, Amazon
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My Christmas Music Playlist 2010

December 2, 2010 by

Starting today this is my current holiday music playlist. Several of these are the same as last year because I definitely have some favs. But I threw in some new ones, specifically from the Glee Christmas CD and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! What are you listening to?

  1. Grown-Up Christmas List by Michael Buble
  2. A Baby Changes Everything by Faith Hill
  3. Please Come Home For Christmas by Harry Connick Jr.
  4. The Season for Romance by Leann Womack
  5. Merry Christmas Strait to You by George Strait
  6. Hard Candy Christmas by Dolly Parton
  7. Merry Christmas Baby by Jessica Simpson featuring Willie Nelson
  8. Coming Home by Sugarland
  9. Deck the Rooftop by Glee: The Music
  10. Merry Christmas Darling by Glee: The Music
  11. JIngle Bells by Glee: The Music
  12. Christmas Must Be Something More by Taylor Swift

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Guest Services

December 2, 2010 by

The holidays is also a time for travel. While reading a Better Homes and Gardens magazine recently, I got some great tips on making your overnight guests feel at home.

  • Place fresh flowers on the bedside table in the guest room.
  • Have travel bathroom necessities out and ready for your guests to use.
  • Hang a fresh, clean, robe in the guest room for your guests.
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Hump Day Happy Hour: Irish Eggnog

December 1, 2010 by

I know there are some eggnog lovers out there and my husband is one of them.  I feel quite confident he would love this drink as he loves eggnog and he loves guinness.  Has anybody tried this one?

Irish Eggnog

1 oz Guinness
1 oz Bacardi Golden Rum
Eggnog

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Holiday Gift Guides: 8 Year Old Boys

December 1, 2010 by

Have an 8 year old boy?  Buying for an 8 year old boy?  Just want to know what the hell they are droolin’ over this year?  I have an IN with my special little man, Austin, and this is his 9th Christmas and sure to be kick ass.

  1. Moon Shoes – remember these babies?  Theeeiiirrr back and on Aus’ Christmas list.  I’m  just worried for when he asks mommy to give these a go.
  2. Basketball goal – great for the active boy, but portable, so can be stored, moved, or taken into the middle of the cul-de-sac when the boys really want to get schooled by mommy.
  3. DSI XL Special Edition – yes, another one.  And it haasss to be the red one, its for the 25th anniversary of the nintendo Gameboy/DS console.  I think we can all remember what fun these were no matter how old we were.
  4. iPod Touch – This was on Aus’ list, but not making the cut just yet.  We opted for the DSI XL for a little bit longer, but these are really really hot right now.
  5. BopIt Bounce – harder and possibly more annoying than the original BopIt.  Dreams really do come true!
  6. College Snuggie – Aus’ has really gotten into collegiate sports.  The name of the game around this house in the Texas Longhorns (even though their football is less than stellar right now).  Aus will not be a fair weather fan though and I think this is the perfect accessory for someone that devoted.
  7. NFL Jersey (Andre Johnson) – adding to the obsession with football players and sports in general.  This time the Houston Texans.  A jersey of a little boy’s fav team is a shoe-in for a gift.
  8. Original Adidas HiTop – Aus is very colorful inside and out and has had his eye on these.  I love their throw back to the 80’s feel and can hear my mom saying “What’s old is new” in my head.  So true.

It’s going to be one very merry Christmas around here!

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