Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Nov 27, 2011, 11:56 am
2 T Pumpkin Puree 2 T Pumpkin Pie Syrup (see here for simple syrup recipe and add 1 T pumpkin pie spice) 2 shots Half-n-Half 2 shots Cake Vodka In a bowl combine crushed graham crackers and pumpkin pie spice. Line chilled martini glass with vanilla and coat rim with graham crackers. Combine ingredie...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Oct 20, 2011, 9:02 pm
Hubby and I are considering going away next month for a mini vacay. The following is our conversation as I remember it: JAY: I found this resort in West Virginia. But there’s no television. NIKKI: Seriously. A three day weekend with no television. JAY: Yeah, we could go hiking. NIKKI: hmmm JAY: M...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Aug 27, 2011, 7:29 pm
Thank you Irene for giving us an excuse to drink. As if we needed one. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. I’ve been spending a lot of time at my handbag site at crimsonholly.com. I apologize that my attention span can not handle two websites. Anywho. Is it sick that I’m excited about the hu...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Jul 11, 2011, 6:48 pm
It seems that my new hobby has gotten in the way of my old hobby. I haven’t written in a while, but I’ve been sewing up a storm. I’m in love with making bags. It’s so exciting to make something with your bare hands and have it turn out exactly how you envisioned it. Or
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Jun 12, 2011, 9:21 am
Jay’s been out of town and I kinda feel like Macauley Culkin in Home Alone. After sitting on my arse for two straight days, I now have only a couple of hours to get the apartment cleaned before he gets home. The perfect time to write a blog post. My new hobby has taken up
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - May 22, 2011, 5:52 pm
I know. I know. It’s been awhile. What can I say? I’ve been through kind of a slump.  (Btw, I’m typing this with a cat in my lap. So excuse the typos.  She’s kind of jealous of my laptop. Always have to be the center of attention, my izzy.) I decided I need a new
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Apr 29, 2011, 8:07 pm
I’ve been away from the blog for awhile. Haven’t been up to much or in the mood to write. Mostly I’ve been a little miss grumpy pants. Sigh…Maybe I’ll cheer up soon and feel like writing again. Until then…
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Apr 2, 2011, 1:01 pm
What do you when your dream comes true? My dream since I was little was to fall in love. I did. Now what? Dating and boys consumed my life. Now I’ve met my boy. I’ve gotten married. We have a cat. So…now what? Baby? No. Not now. Not sure if ever. And would that be
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Mar 27, 2011, 4:15 pm
There I was on the elliptical struggling. Struggling to pump my legs, move my arms. I felt weighted by the burden to lose this weight. Consumed by the damaged I did yesterday when I ate half my days calories in one meal. I was just about to give up when I felt a bead of
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Mar 25, 2011, 10:20 pm
I realized today that the only place I’m actually able to concentrate and focus is the gym. The elliptical to be more exact. I wish I could carry the drive I have in the gym with me everywhere.
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Mar 24, 2011, 9:00 pm
Me: The only thing we don’t have in common is what we watch on television. That’s the only thing. Jay: That’s the only thing? Let’s see… …You’re black, I’m white… …You’re a vegetarian. I eat meat…. …I’m clean and you’re… …not! Me: Yeah, but that stuff doesn’t matt...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Mar 7, 2011, 5:00 am
It’s that time of year again…ST. PATRICK’S DAY! (it’s also my one year wedding anniversary. AWW!) St. Patrick’s Day. The holiest of days for us alcohol enthusiasts. The day the taps flow green and everyone’s Irish in heart. So I’ve compiled some of my favorite Irish themed drinks….he...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Mar 6, 2011, 5:00 am
The other night I walked into the downstairs lobby of my building and was greet by this little guy.  A pink little stuffed pig just hanging out on one of the chairs. He instantly brought a smile to my face. I was amused at the thought of the pig sitting there waiting patiently for his
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Mar 3, 2011, 7:38 am
Last night, while rummaging through my drawers, I found an old pair of gap jeans. The size 16 jeans look tiny in comparison to the jeans I wear now. This was it. The motivation I needed to keep going. I will, I need, to fit into these jeans again. I was starting to get a little too
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Feb 26, 2011, 8:17 pm
I can't help but wonder if our fears of what others think of us, are actually our own insecurities amplified.
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Feb 20, 2011, 11:15 am
I was a latchkey kid growing up. My mom was working and going to school. So I was home alone for at least an hour or two in the afternoon. And I loved it. Almost immediately after school I would head to the neighborhood convenience store. I’d buy candy and snack cakes, then eagerly head
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Feb 5, 2011, 8:49 pm
Have you ever read a book, or seen a documentary, about all the ways the food we eat can fuck up our bodies? No, seriously, it’s more than a little scary to hear about the chemicals going into our food. You think something is good for you then you hear that  it’s laden with pesticides
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Jan 14, 2011, 8:36 pm
It’s such a cliche. A new year begins and we all want to be someone new, someone better. Well, I’m keeping the tradition alive. It all started back before Thanksgiving. I decided to lose some weight. It’s since turned into a total transformation. I think I have Jay to think for that. After inf...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Dec 18, 2010, 2:47 pm
I’m laying on the couch trying to get the motivation to workout. A friend of mine had an Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Crawl last night and I’m still recovering. You know you had a fun night when you lose your coat and keys, and are exhausted the next day. No worries. I’ll get new keys
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Dec 3, 2010, 8:47 pm
Weight Watchers has declared war on my drinking habits. Not literally but it feels that way. I’ve decided to ignite my weight loss efforts once again. (More like for the fifth time.) It’s all going well so far. I’ve already developed the minor cult-like obsession needed for losing weight. And ...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Nov 28, 2010, 10:43 am
As I lay here in bed feeling sick, I realized that it’d been awhile since my last post. So here’s what’s been happening: Jay and I hosted both sides of our family for Thanksgiving. Everything went well despite Jay getting a little to friendly with a bottle of whipped vodka. Later he told me it
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Nov 11, 2010, 6:46 pm
I’m doing something that I’ve always wanted to do…having dinner in a restaurant by myself. Granted it’s a cafe. But it still counts. I discovered a few weeks ago that I write better and more when I’m away from my home. My home is one big distraction with the cat, the husband, cable and an
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Nov 9, 2010, 7:55 pm
When I was growing up Baltimore didn’t have a football team. Most would assume that I would look down the road to DC for a team to cheer for, but no. I looked all over the league and decided to become a Cowboys fan. (I was 12 and thought Troy Aikman was cute.) I dropped
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Oct 28, 2010, 7:17 pm
It’s become very hard lately to come up with topics to write about. So I’ll just give you snippets of what’s been going on. I’ve realized a big downfall to all my drink testing…gaining weight. Did you think I was going to say alcoholism or liver damage? Pfft…no. It’s my not-so-girlish ...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Oct 23, 2010, 5:54 pm
I love my bar. It’s not fancy. And it’s actually a bookshelf that I’ve turned into my bar. But I love it just the same. There’s something about seeing row after row of liquor that puts a smile on my face (and a grimace on my liver). Last night Jay got into my notebook that
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Oct 18, 2010, 11:22 am
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of a very dear friend.  The wedding was awesome.  Good friends, good food, and of course good drinks.  As well as some unusual drinks. The hotel bar featured over 50 kinds of martinis. While they were yummy, I’d argue that they were actua...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Oct 12, 2010, 9:06 pm
The pumpkins are here! The pumpkins are here! Don’t know when I’ll have time to cut them and cook them but I’m excited.
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Oct 10, 2010, 11:48 am
Four years ago today my then boyfriend bought me a pumpkin and wrote Happy Anniversary on it. It was our four month anniversary. It’s kind of funny because today I couldn’t even remember how many years we’ve been together. So every October I nag my now husband to get me a pumpkin t...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Oct 8, 2010, 1:55 pm
JAY:  I’m a good boyfriend. NIKKI: You’re not my boyfriend. You’re my husband now. JAY: Which makes me the best boyfriend ever!
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Sep 28, 2010, 10:24 pm
My husband has become quite the mixologist. His drinks are even better than mine. Although I think it has more to do with someone else doing the work.n Martini night has not only brought us together, its brought out the creativity in us. We've experimented with so many flavors and its become ...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Sep 23, 2010, 7:45 pm
While watching Top Chef, in reference to Chef Seth: ME: Maybe he has Ritalin…after some thinking…No not Ritalin. What’s it called? AC…AC… JAY: Yes, hon. It’s called ACDC. A terrible disease. It shakes you all night long. ME: Laughing…I meant ADD.
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Sep 22, 2010, 10:03 pm
My husband is filing for divorce. Ok, so not really, but he’s tempted. Why? Because I cheered for The Situation on Dancing With The Stars. Not sure if it’s more so because I was watching Dancing With The Stars or if it’s because I actually know who The Situation is. But either way ...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Sep 21, 2010, 6:45 pm
The deadline for the recipe contest is September 23rd. Submit your recipe by midnight on the 23rd and be entered to win a 5 piece barware set. Hurry! Time is running out.
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Sep 10, 2010, 6:38 pm
I received a message from my hubby today to call him when I got a chance. I braced myself before dialing his number fearing that I’d be privy to another rant about why he hates Papa Johns. (we actually love their pizza. It’s the delivery that’s the problem. But I’ll write abo...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Sep 4, 2010, 11:43 am
Previously posted March 29, 2009. It’s not that I’m anti-baby. I’m just anti-me-having-a-baby. I remember when I was younger I would play with my cabbage patch doll Kristie Mae or Kelly Ann or whatever the heck her name was. I would dress her up in little outfits and do her hair. I...
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Aug 30, 2010, 7:36 pm
I’m building a drink database and need your help. Submit your favorite cocktail recipes and be entered to win a prize. You can submit up to 5 recipes! So mosey on over to the contest tab and enter today. Deadline is September 22nd.
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Aug 29, 2010, 10:15 am
I find myself very fortunate to live in the heart of Baltimore City. I am in walking distance of great museums, attractions, and restaurants. (Not that I ever go to these places.) This also means that I am within walking distance of Mt. Vernon, home of Gay Pride. I love Pride weekend. It’s like my
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Tipsy Nikki posted an article on Tipsy Nikki - Aug 23, 2010, 9:57 pm
It's finally hit me that I'm not twenty something anymore. It took awhile but I've come to realize that I'm 30. Twenty something me struggled a lot. She was consumed with her identity. Who am I? What am I about? I'd reinvent myself so many times I was starting to lose myself r...
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