Get Them Holiday Cards Ready!

November 30, 2009 by

So every year I TRY to get Christmas cards out. I have them in mind, I know where the addresses are but sometimes these things just slip through the cracks. It happens. If I had all the supplies I needed–which photograph I want to use for the card itself, the postage, self adhesive envelopes…I mean GAH I want it to go assembly line quick! Not that I don’t want everyone to think that I lovingly put all these beautiful cards together yada yada yada…. Here’s one thing that would make things a ton easier: a return address stamp, preferably self inking! Here are my favs out there:

  1. Emililies Etsy Shop, Self Inking (abby style)
  2. Emililies Etsy Shop, Self Inking (holly style)
  3. Polka Dot Design, Plain Jane and Gregory Stamp
  4. Polka Dot Design, Ogee Stamp
  5. Relish Design Studio Etsy Shop, Personalized Address Stamp-104
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Hump Day Happy Hour: Cranberry Mimosa

November 25, 2009 by

It’s just about Turkey time, so I am sure that most of you could use a happy hour break from all that Thanksgiving dinner prep. I’ve got just what the doctor ordered… a Cranberry Mimosa! I make these for my family gathering every Thanksgiving and let me tell you… there sure are not any leftovers to take home!

In a large punch bowl, pour equal parts cranberry juice cocktail and orange juice, I use about 4 cups of each. Next, dump in 2 bottles of your favorite bubbly(I use $5 Andres and it tastes amazing) and stir. Garnish with orange slices if you’re feeling fancy!

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Turkey-Day Decor

November 25, 2009 by

Happy Thanksgiving!

  1. Etsy, Harvest Letters Pumpkin Glitter Decoupage Autumn Fall
  2. Etsy, Thanksgiving Turkey Fondant Cookie and Cupcake Art
  3. Etsy, Give Thanks Banner for Thanksgiving
  4. Etsy, This awesome outdoor decoration was listed on Etsy, but in no longer there because some one, who wasn’t me, bought it. This is an IMPORTANT lesson in you snooze you lose…
  5. Williams-Sonoma, Also another lesson in you snooze you lose, but these are equally as cute: Fall Leaf Wreath and Garland
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Reasons Bargain Hunters are Thankful

November 25, 2009 by

This is Turkey Eve and and I’m so excited I can hardly control myself, as we are only 2 days away from my actual favorite holiday! I love Thanksgiving time and no, it’s not for the food. This Tipsy girl spends her holiday getting a little bit tipsy while plotting her Black Friday gameplan with all the other women in her family. I have started plotting early over here.   This year I’ll be needing a few extra sugar free red bulls in my Black Friday survival kit because my local mall is opening at 12am for midnight madness .  No, I am not insane. This is a bargain hunter’s dream come true and I wouldn’t miss it for the world. There are some  bargains that just may be worth risking an altercation with a sleep deprived shopaholic maniac.

*I’ll report back on any Black Friday injuries sustained. You know, besides my credit card.

Photo Via Photobucket.com
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Annual Thanksgiving Side-Off Competition and Dessert Scramble AKA Fake Thanksgiving

November 24, 2009 by

It happens every. single. sundaybeforethanksgiving.

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Technically its called the Annual Thanksgiving Side Off and Dessert Scramble.  Insiders call it Fake Thanksgiving.  This is a fierce, fierce competition.  Guys cook and name Thanksgiving Side Dishes and Girls cook/bake and name Desserts for the evening.  There’s drinking, there’s turkey frying, there’s shit talking discussion about recipes.  Once the turkey has been cracked open, eating commences.  Generally seconds will be had by most.  And then..DUM DUM DUM DUNNNNN DUNNNNNN….Voting begins on the Election-tron.  Yes its very high-tech, voting can be done via polling stations if available or via iPhone or Blackberry.  Results are calculated and followed by a Lou Holtz impersonation (trust me, it’s funny) and winners are announced.

It’s serious fun and it’s seriously yummy. TRUE STORY.

Do you have a holiday tradition with friends?

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Clutch Season

November 23, 2009 by

So, I am sure you all have fabulous lives where you have about a trillion holiday parties lined up and you have a super cute outfit lined up for each. Do you know what you are probably missing from that outfit? A clutch! A nifty little bag to accompany your sassy frass dress. Well, my favorite store has so many adorable ones to choose from with holiday flair!

  1. Target, Merona Feather Clutch
  2. Target, Merona Shirred Envelope Clutch
  3. Target, Merona Box Clutch with Jewels
  4. Target, La Regale Pleated Bow Clutch
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Party Time: Not Your Average Vase

November 23, 2009 by

I have this vase.  It’s awesome, I love it.  It was gifted to my husband and I for our wedding.  It’s unusual and just the right height, and just makes the perfect little arrangement.  I wish I had a couple more.

When I have little get togethers at our house, I love to buy fresh flowers and make little arrangements here and there.  I generally don’t have enough vases, so in classic MacGyver style I use drinking glasses.  I’ve got these pewter goblets for fancier soirees and for the laid back fiestas I use my recycled SOL glasses.

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Party Time: Get Your Queso On!

November 20, 2009 by

Do you know what could make the above combo even better?

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I just blew your mind didn’t I?  Go forth, make it happen, eat your queso.

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La Virgen de Guadalupe (that means THE Virgen de Guadalupe)

November 17, 2009 by

That’s my husband’s favorite joke…”Do you know what La Cocina means?…THE Cocina”…followed by much laughter.  Hey, his joke not mine.  So I couldn’t resist when writing up this post.

If you live in Texas, the Virgin of Guadalupe is probably a sight you’ve seen many times.  I’m not Catholic but I love the colors and stars and everything about the image.  My aunt has these boots and they are AMAZING and I may or may not need to steal them from her closet.

  1. Rocketbuster, Virgin Guadalupe Black
  2. Crows Nest Trading Co, Your Heart Is Free Ring by Sweet Bird Studio
  3. James Avery, Virgin of Guadalupe Charm
  4. Stinky Monkey 4 Eva Etsy Shop, La Virgin de Guadalupe Apron
  5. Junk Gypsy, Turquoise Guadalupe Cuff
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Who Needs a Man??

November 16, 2009 by

My husband is a firefighter that works 24 hour shifts at a time several times a week, so he isn’t always around for dire emergencies…. Let’s say my wine cork is stuck way too tight for me to get out on my own*. I found this miraculous invention that almost takes his place and its under $10 bucks! I swear it will open ANYTHING.  Do yourself a favor and get one NOW.

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Bed Bath and Beyond, EZ Twist Jar Opener ($6.99)

*Based on a true story.

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