What Happens When You Can’t Bring Yourself to Say No to the Makeup Counter Lady Who Desperately Wants to Give You a “Smokey Eye”

April 4, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — I had no idea that trying on that turquoise eye shadow would lead to THIS. Thanks, persistent makeup counter girl with the unpronounceable name. I now look like a cheap whore who was attacked by a peacock, and my husband can’t stop laughing.

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Health Insurance Tips for the Unemployed or Under-Employed

April 3, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — Affordable health insurance is one of the biggest concerns for people facing layoffs or reductions in hours in this tough economy. I know that losing my husband’s benefits when he left his job was a big stressor for us, especially since I’m self-employed!
I recently had a chance to sit down with eHealthInsurance.com Vice [...]

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Pet Humor: You Known the Dogs Have Taken Over When…

April 1, 2009

(www.meowbarkblog.com) — It’s been a rough couple of weeks with the animals lately simply because we’re both very tired and busy right now. As the one who works exclusively from home, I’ve had the pleasure of bearing the brunt of the animal frustration these days.  
To get through it without selling anyone to the circus, I’ve [...]

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Pet News: Police Find More Cases of Animal Hoarding in TX and NJ

April 1, 2009

(www.meowbarkblog.com) — If you think we have a lot of pets at our house, prepare to have your mind blown. This isn’t quite as bad as the 800+ small dogs and parrots found in an Arizona home early last year, but it’s still pretty bad.
Police in Chester Township, New Jersey (just about 30 minutes from [...]

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Dear American Idol: Just Because Scott MacIntyre Is Blind Doesn’t Mean You Can Get Away With Dressing Him Funny And Making His Hair Crazy

April 1, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — Really, folks, someone is going to tell him sooner or later. Hopefully sooner.
This week, Scott MacIntyre’s hair was some bizarre kind of cross between Ryan Seacrest and a labradoodle. Last week, they put him in pink corduroys, a pink and green paisley shirt, and a brown pinstriped jacket.
Jesse and I had identical reactions:

“I [...]

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Pet Humor: 61 Things on My Cat — Video

March 30, 2009

(www.meowbarkblog.com) — Hat tip to Kim Woodbridge for finding this hilarious video, with a great song to boot.

Contents Copyright © 2009 Kristen King

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How Have I Never Bought Dishwasher Detergent?

March 24, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — We ran out of dishwasher detergent last week and I had this really bizarre realization: I’m 27 years old, on my second home, and have been out of my parents’ house for going on 9 years, yet I have never bought dishwasher detergent in my life.  
This is particularly strange because of the two [...]

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A “Politically Incorrect” Post About American Idol (or, Why Are We Still Listening to Blind Idol Contestant Scott MacIntyre Butcher Pop Music Each Week?)

March 23, 2009

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(www.sass-pants.com) — Is it because he’s blind? Is that it? Because the dude sucks, and I can’t figure out why he’s still on the show and now, God help us, the American Idol Season 8 Tour.
When they named him to the Top 13, I figured Scott MacIntyre would be the hands-down [...]

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Decorating in a Downturn, a guest post by author Debbie Wiener

March 22, 2009

by Debbie Wiener for Sass Pants
Yes, the economy sucks! But even a small decorating budget can yield big results, making your home look bright, spacious, and stylish. Here are seven wallet-friendly tips to help you spruce up your space, even when money is tight.
1. Grab Your paint Brush! Use paint to make even empty, unfurnished [...]

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To the Idiots Who Keep Throwing Trash out of Their Car(s) and onto My Property

March 22, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com)  
Dear Jerk:
Here’s a scenario I can understand: It’s a beautiful day , so you roll down the windows and, unbeknownst to you, a tissue or piece of paper in the back seat blows out the window.
Here’s a scenario I can’t understand: Same as above, except that, unbeknownst to you, the entire contents of your car [...]

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