Weiner Nightmares

July 6, 2010 by

I have a fear. It keeps me awake at night sometimes… well, more likely it’s the pregnancy keeping me awake, but I have a fear nonetheless. It’s a real situation: What if my weens eat my baby? Sure, they can be all sweet and innocent, but I have evidence to the contrary.

I’m a little concerned about this and would like to throw this out to the jury. Do y’all have any tips for blending pets with new additions?

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Living on Popsicles

June 4, 2010 by

It’s hotter than a mofo up in here and I can’t bust open a cold beer or throw back a nice frozen rita due to a small individual that I’m currently housing. So, I’ve made some sacrifices and pulled some strings… and filled my freezer with some delicious treats of the frozen variety.

FYI, I have no idea how I’m going to make it the rest of the summer- not sure if there are enough popsicles in this world.

  1. Philly Swirls Swirl Stix – These are like little “stix” of heaven and totally guilt free for when I eat an entire box while having a heat stroke.
  2. Orange Sherbet Tubes– These bring me back to the good ole’ days when Popsicle mouth was in. Man are these gooowwooood!
  3. Jelly Belly Freezer Pops – Jelly Bellies in ice form. It doesn’t get better than the green sour apple flavor.
  4. Dreyer’s Strawberry Fruit Bars – This is my current version of the strawberry daiquiri that I wish I was drinking.
  5. Rocket Popsicle Mold– And things are about to get crazy over here: MAKE.MY.OWN.POPSICLES.
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Wives Tales? You Tell Me.

May 18, 2010 by

I have done every silly and seemingly ridonkulous baby prediction technique available to me and I’ve had some mixed results. So, here I am.. polling Tipsy readers! I find out the sex of my baby this week people. Any last minute guesses after seeing my vast spectrum of LEGIT evidence here?  I will update this post on Thursday with the real deal for those of you who are interested in actual medical findings as opposed to the following compelling information.


  1. Chinese Lunar Calendar– That’s one vote pink!
  2. Based on Heartrate – It’s been beating above 140 each time we have seen and heard it, so that’s another vote for team pink!
  3. Rumor has it if you are carrying low, its a boy. I seem to have a low hanging belly, so that’s a vote for blue!
  4. Ring on a String– I tied my wedding ring to a string and watched it twirl furiously in a circle… indicating a girl!
  5. Just Mommies Quiz – It said I have a 67% chance of a girl. Hmmm…
  6. My Intuition- Boy, and no idea why I say boy. But I do. Maybe because my husband has about 50 bagillion boys on his side and I think his DNA is the determining factor here.

UPDATE: IT’S A BOY!!!!

(And he wasn’t shy about flashing his jalapeño, so we are 100% sure!)

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Weiner Dog Nursery…WHAT? WHAT?

April 5, 2010 by

You got it folks. I’ll be shoving my love of all things weiner dog all up in my child’s face, whether boy or girl. Before you get skeptical, have a looksee here. This is gonna be one cute room for a bambino. These are the findings so far, but I’ll be sure to keep everyone posted on the DIY weiner room.

  1. Etsy, Barbeque the Dachshund– Already purchased and waiting to be framed on the wall. (we need to know a sex for a pretty pink or blue frame)
  2. One Step Ahead, Hanging Photoclip Mobile – Another recent purchase. Love that I can clip Luca, Zoe or Mia’s Head shots or switch it around at any time.
  3. Ebay, Black Dachshund Fabric – I’m debating on a crib skirt or bumper with some tiny doxies dancin around on it.
  4. Wooden Toddler Toys, Dachshund Dog Pet Lamp– To light up his/her day- only the way a weiner can!
  5. Etsy, Mod Dachshund Print– My lovely friend Court purchased this for me and it’s just as cute as it looks.
  6. Etsy, Keep Calm and Love Doxies– It’s a great motto for a new mom or for a new baby.
  7. Etsy, Paisley the Weiner Dog– Colorful and cute, but could easily be destroyed by the wrath of my actual weiners. MUST be kept out of reach.
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$50 Fridays: Mama Needs Ruffles Too

April 2, 2010 by

Being the ruffle-aholic that I am, I was SUPER excited to see this lovely maternity top that will let me be all girled up with out breaking the bank. (Um, maternity wear is ‘spensive y’all) And… purple and gray happens to be a favorite color combo of mine as well. BONUS!

  1. Target, Sleeveless Ruffle Top
  2. Forever21, Chiffon Earrings
  3. Walmart, Brushed Twill Pants
  4. Walmart, Olivia T Thong Sandals
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Morning Sickness Survival Kit

March 25, 2010 by

Ello Ladies, specifically you pregnant ladies who can barely hold your head up without barfing in the AM, I’m talkin to YOU!  I was NOT one of the lucky ones to experience pregnancy sans morning sickness. Now, I’m sure there are some who have it much worse than I, but I felt like death for a good portion of the last 6 weeks. I figured out a few tricks along the way and this is what kept me from losing my breakfast.. you know, or lunch or dinner.

  1. Amazon, Preggie Pop Drops – Looks like a cough drop, tastes like a Jolly Rancher and I have no idea why, but kept me from barfing many a time on my morning commute to work or when lunch didn’t make it to the table fast enough or someone walked by wearing rank ass perfume. Miracle drops should really be their name. Don’t walk, run, Pregos!
  2. Walmart, Clear American Sparkling Water– I know I’m supposed to drink a lot of water for my little bambino. One issue: water sat on my stomach like a brick and made me want to vomit even more. Sparkling water was my happy medium. Bubbles for the tum-tum and light fruit flavor that is delish and refreshing, even on your worst days.
  3. Amazon, Colgate Wisp– The coolest invention I’ve run across in a long time. Perfect for getting that nasty taste out of your mouth that is about to make you hurl OR for cleaning your self up after the hurling is over. Purse sized and disposable and perfect.
  4. Saltines- This is a morning sickness staple heard ’round the world, but I just thought I’d reiterate just how helpful it is to stick a few of these crackers in your piehole before you even lift your head off the pillow. Makes getting dressed in the morning much less nauseating.
  5. Apples- I know this sounds weird, but they are crisp and not too sweet and not too sour. They also will take a nasty taste out of your mouth and put something on your stomach without being to heavy. Apples were and are still at least a twice a day occurrence for me.
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