Gift Ideas: Frosty The Snowman

So I did a little research and it turns out that Frosty the Snowman was recorded in 1950 after the success of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. My friends at Wikipedia actually point out that Frosty the Snowman is regarded as a Christmas song when in fact the song doesn’t mention Christmas (or the holidays) at all! Anyways, let’s have some fun with this song. I gotta say that there are some...

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Gift Ideas: Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is one of those classic songs that was turned into a television special...or was it the other way around? Regardless, this song inspired some fun gift ideas.  Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer “You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, you know Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen” 1. To keep track of all of these people you “know,” it sounds...

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Gift Ideas: Jingle Bell Rock

The theme of this year’s Shot of Brandi* Holiday Gift Guide is Christmas songs! “Jingle Bell Rock” is like regular “Jingle Bells” cooler cousin. It has similar lyrics, but with a more upbeat spin. While the song has been covered by a lot of artists, I think my favorite pop culture moment with this song is the famous Christmas pageant scene in Mean Girls. “Jingle bell swing and jingle...

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2016 Shot of Brandi* Gift Guide: The Songs of Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Shot of Brandi* Holiday Gift Guide! When late November rolls around, I turn off my Drake radio and put on the Christmas tunes until December 26! Fun Fact: For the last 10+ years I’ve been making my friends Christmas CD’s and handing them out around the holidays! When thinking about a theme for this year’s Shot of Brandi* Holiday Gift Guide, I decided...

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Shell Yeah: DIY Mermaid Costume

If you read this blog, you know I have a problem. It really should have a fancy name other than “I can make that.” You see, whenever I see certain crafty items, jewelry or apparel, I’m all like “I can make that.” This is especially true during Halloween. This year I decided to DIY a mermaid costume for my daughter. After gathering the necessary supplies, this was SO EASY. Here is how I did...

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I Love Halloween: Costume Ideas for 2016

I LOVE HALLOWEEN. I also love this annual blog post of mine - Halloween Costume Suggestions. If you want to look back on my past ideas, here is easy access: Okay, now on to 2016. The best costume ideas are inspired by pop culture. Indeed the most talked about thing right now is the election, so we’ll likely see a lot of Hilarys, Trumps, Deplorables, Bills and probably some Weiners....

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Reader Mailbag: Places to Order A Cake From In Pittsburgh

Sometimes Reader Amy Wrote (a few months ago)… My usual baker broke her wrist. Name some good cake designers. First of all, Amy reader status is my fault because I haven’t had time to blog. Also, don’t worry - I got back to Amy! I just didn’t post this yet! Now, back to the cake. If there is one thing that I’m passionate about, it’s cake. Pittsburgh is overflowing with delicious bakeries....

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