Easter Bunny is Coming to Town

March 26, 2010 by

So, Easter is always a neat time of the year.  Church, hidden plastic eggs filled with money, and family.  That all makes sense right?

Seriously though, I love scoping out goodies for my son, Austin’s, basket.  Check it out (rated: 7-year-old boy).

  1. Pocket Bunny– handmade and adorable.  Love it.
  2. Bunny Crayons – I love seeing something as simple as crayons in a shape like a bunny to celebrate the day.
  3. Soccer Easter Basket – for my little future Pelé.
  4. Travel Battelship – these types of things are great for going on trips, around the house with out the clutter and just to have when he spends the night at a friends.  Austin has really gotten into Risk lately.  Anyone seen an updated or travel version of Risk?
  5. Peeps – ‘nough said.
  6. Venus Fly Trap Kit – has anyone been watching the new series on the Discovery Channel, Life?  Well, its great, Aus and I really love watching it together and it makes it totally rational to give my son a Venus Fly Trap for Easter.
  7. Indoor Boomerang – I always kick myself in the ass for toys like this.  But, an indoor boomerang?  Pretty sure we need to test it just to make sure it WON’T break things.
  8. Giant LED Flashlight – Aus has a million flashlights, but the LED and the size makes this one even cooler.
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Leprechaun Feet

March 17, 2010 by

Today’s post is brought to you by the luck of the Irish err I mean by us Tipsy gals wishing you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.  Wear these and maybe you won’t get pinched.  Or maybe you want to get pinched…

  1. Kmart, Personal Identity Women’s Summer Green
  2. Dillards, BC Danke
  3. Zappos, Moda Spana Jayzel
  4. Target, Merona Eura Flat
  5. Zappos, BC Footwear Ciao Bella II
  6. Zappos, Corso Como Santorini
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Dear Husband…

February 12, 2010 by

If you decide to treat me with something sweet this Valentines day, please remember I’m not a huge lover of sweets and only have a select few faves!

  1. Candy Apples: Granted, I’m not a fan of the apples, but LOVE eating the good stuff off of them!
  2. Chocolate Covered Strawberries: This would be labeled a romantic gift…I think…
  3. Dum Dums: Yes, I could be thought of as a 7 year old for loving these so much.
  4. Cherry Sours: Sour and sweet is a great combo!
  5. Twizzlers Pull n’ Peel: Please don’t judge…
  6. Reeses Peanut Butter Heart: I’ll take the giant one please.
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Tip Toe Through The Tulips (or Roses or Daisies or…)

February 10, 2010 by

While in college I worked for a florist and basically had the gopher type of job…I could make arrangements, corsages, funeral sprays, answer the phone, make deliveries, pick up lunch for the whole gang…like I said pretty much anything…  It wasn’t a BAD job, I mean the floral knowledge I obtained was phenomenal, however as with any retail job you start hating holidays and let me tell you I abhorred Valentine’s Day.  This basically meant 72 hours straight of wearing layer after layer of sweatshirts/sweatpants so we wouldn’t have to have the flowers in the cooler but rather sitting anywhere in the shop along with standing in knee deep stripped rose leaves and thorns and arranging the same damn dozen long stem roses arrangement.  If I never see another LONG STEM ROSE ARRANGEMENT it will be too soon–let’s just call that Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome from having worked there.  So I’m more keen on short roundy moundy arrangements.  I’ll give you one exception to the long stem aversion: orchids.  Hope everyone has a Happy Valentine’s Day this weekend!  And if you love long stem roses, I hope I didn’t offend you…it’s not you, it’s me.

  1. 1-800-Flowers, Martha Stewart Sherbet Rose Bouquet
  2. Teleflora, Sweet Thoughts
  3. Teleflora, PS I Love You
  4. Teleflora, Mad About You
  5. ProFlowers, Smooch
  6. 1-800-Flowers, Exotic Breeze Orchids with Godiva
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The Candy Coated Way to My Heart

February 4, 2010 by

Dare I say it?? I’m not a chocolate loving girl. Fine. It’s out in the open. Judge if you wish. BUT, that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy sugary treats on Valentine’s Day!  Here are some non-chocolate options for those girls who dare to live on the wild side.

  1. Sweettart’s, Gummy Hearts
  2. Sour Peachy Hearts
  3. Jelly Belly, Sour Petite Hearts
  4. Mike and Ike’s, Valentine’s Medley
  5. Jelly Belly, Conversation Beans
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New Year’s Survey: Der

January 2, 2010 by

1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?

Got married and bought a house. 2009 was a money pit.

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I don’t think I had any resolutions for 2009.. .maybe to make it through my wedding planning and wedding without killing any friends or family members. I am happy to say that I did keep that one, barely.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

We lost my husband’s sweet and sometimes nutty Grandmother. We miss you Maw Maw Ivy!

5. What countries did you visit?

Um, none. Went to Colorado and Florida.. but that’s about it.

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you didn’t have in 2009?

Less stress and maybe a little bambino 🙂 Those two things probably don’t go together very well.

7. What dates from 2009 will be etched upon your memory, and why?

February 20th, 2009.. my wedding date. Finally, after 8 years we got married.

8. What was your biggest achievement of this year?

Buying our first home, paying for our very nice wedding on our own, leaving a job that I truly was not happy with.

9. What was your biggest failure?

Letting people get to me that really shouldn’t, caring too much about things that don’t matter in the long run

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Nothing serious

11. What was the best thing you bought?

Our House. And my husband’s wedding band.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

Not really sure on this one…

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

These people shall remain nameless.

14. Where did most your money go?

Wedding, House, Honeymoon, Bills. The purchase of two weiner dogs and all their belongings.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

UM, Getting Married. The day of my wedding was an awesome day.. spent with all my closest girlfriends and then the moment it was time to get the ceremony started… I was so excited, I can’t even describe it.

16. What song will always remind you of 2009?

Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band.. or Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus

17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?

Infinitely Happier.

Fatter, but just barely. Wedding stress was getting to me last year.
Poorer finanically, but much richer in many other ways.

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Relaxed, vacationed

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Worry, everything always works out the way it’s supposed to.

20. How did you spend Christmas?

Hosted my first ever Christmas meal for my in-laws. It turned out great!

21. Did you fall in love with 2009?

Yes and No… 2009 had a whole lot of highs, but definitely some lows too

22. What was your favorite TV program?

GLEE!

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

I don’t hate anyone. Ever.

24. What was the best book you read?

Man o Man… I didn’t read any books.  I think that should go on my wish I’d Done More Of  list.

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

I fell in love with the vocal stylings of Dave Barnes… the singer of my first dance wedding song.

26. What did you want and get?

A beautiful wedding, a cute house and two precious puppies.

27. What did you want and not get?

A third puppy to add to the mix…haha. I was denied by the hubby on that one. BUMMER!

28. What was your favorite film of 2009?

Hangover for sure… so damned funny.

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I turned 25 two days before my wedding day. My husband and I went to lunch, picked up his tuxedo, and then later my whole fam took me out to my favorite restaurant. It was an awesome day.

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

I really can’t think of anything. At least not one specific thing.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept of 2009?

Colorful and Girly.. oh how I love my ruffles and rosettes

32. What kept you sane?

My friends, my family and having this blog as a creative outlet.

33. What political issue stirred you the most?

I don’t do politics.

34. Who did you miss?

I missed my husband.. he works overnight a lot and sometimes that gets lonely. AND… working with my best friends and seeing them every.single.day.

35. Who was the best new person you met?

Didn’t meet anyone new… I need to get out more apparently 🙂

36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.

To be more patient… I’m very bad at that.

37. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

“Yeah! It’s a Party in the USA!”

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Fancy Footwork

December 31, 2009 by

Don’t wanna go too crazy with that New Year’s Eve look, but wanna add some flair to ring in 2010… throw on your Little Black Dress and add one of the following. Recipe for Funky FABULOUSNESS made easy!

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  1. Forever21, Kathy Holiday Peeptoe Heel
  2. Target, Mossimo Vida Peeptoe Pumps Red Plaid
  3. Target, Womens Xhilaration Tabitha T Strap Peeptoe Pumps
  4. Nordstrom, Naughty Monkey Dayliner 2 Pump
  5. Nordstrom, BP Platinum Posey Pump
  6. Nordstrom, Naughty Monkey Leopard Print Pump
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Santa Was Very Good To Me

December 29, 2009 by

So we know that my son is spoiled as hell, so let’s talk about Mommy.  I must have been very good this year, or my boyfriend Ben and my Mom, Mimi really know me well! Here’s a few of my favs from my stash.

cr-presents procured

  1. Cat house from Ikea.  This goes great with my decor.  It’s acting as a piece of abstract art at the moment, but I am devising plans to make my cats go kookoo for this new condo.
  2. Yurakoro Lucky Cat.  I’ll admit,  I’m a small child when it comes to gifts like these.  Of all the things I received this year, I have to say this is my favorite.  What makes this little gadget even better is when you rock it, the kitty mews just like my Siamese, which makes me laugh everytime.
  3. World Market Floor Lamp.  This was on my Tipsy Christmas list and I think Santa surely read it!  This things is gargantuan.  I am working on finding the perfect place for this in my crib, but am surely in love.
  4. Bissell Pet Vacuum. Comes fully equipped with the chamber that you can view all the nastiness that you suck in.  Hellz yes.
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Top Off Your New Year’s For Less!

December 29, 2009 by

Many of you ladies are already planning out that New Year’s Eve outfit. If you are like me.. you want to find a cute, festive and sparkly top that won’t break the bank AND may cover that extra tummy you took on eating all those holiday meals. So, here are my top picks!

der-top off

  1. Forever21, Whispy Rosette Top $17
  2. Charlotte Russe, Ombre Beaded Top $21
  3. Forever21, Bead Trimmed Tierred Top $24
  4. Charlotte Russe, Studded Ruffle Top $18
  5. Forever21, Wave Pleat Satin Top $12
  6. Charlotte Russe, Sequin Beaded Mesh Top $24
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BAM! Gifted*

December 28, 2009 by

I thought I would share with all of you some of the presents my little family procured on Jesus’ Birthday.  I’ll let you guess who got what.  We are all absolutely in love with our presents but only one of us (my son, Jack) goes and kisses their present (the monkey) multiple times a day.

  1. Little Tykes Smart Trike, Amazon
  2. Silly Monkey, My Pillow Pets
  3. Rick Bayless’ Mexican Everyday, Amazon
  4. Apple Gift Card, Apple.com
  5. Brother Sewing Machine, Amazon

What did yall get?

*That’s a little modified “The Office” humor for my husband because I like to make him laugh

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