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Author Archives: Mrs. Crankipants
The Latest Thing on the Jean Scene!
Hello, one and all! It’s Mrs. Crankipants bidding you a joyous greeting from a time before the internet, a time of three television networks, a time of diminishing expectations and a time that a million hack comedians were all attempting … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Mrs. Crankipants
Tagged 1973, curious clutter, grade school, Hippie, jean bag, Kohoutek, swingy denim jean bag, vintage
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Love Story
Just when I thought there were no good fish left in the sea, I met someone while I was on vacation and I’m in love!!! He’s warm, enjoys foreign films, candlelit dinners, and long walks on the beach. Okay, so … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Mrs. Crankipants, News, Philadelphia
Tagged bus ads, cheesesteaks, love, Pat's Steaks
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Happy Birthday Mr.C!
We interrupt today’s regularly scheduled program – today would have been Perry Como’s 100th birthday! He was best known for his smooth as silk crooning and gave us treasures such as “Dream Along With Me”, “Don’t Let The Stars Get … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, News
Tagged 100 years old, 100th birthday, 1952, Chesterfield, cigarettes, crooners, Family Circle, Happy Birthday Perry Como, Perry Como
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Happy Mother’s Day!
 Be good to your Mom, she spit on a tissue to clean your face!
Bachelor Party!
Posted in Animated GIF, Blast from the Past, Mrs. Crankipants
Tagged cake, dancer, girl popping out of a cake, go-go dancer
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Happy St. Patty’s Day!
Sorry, no green beer for Mrs. C. My olive’s green. Does that count?
Posted in Holiday, Mrs. Crankipants
Tagged cocktails, green, Mrs. Crankipants, olives, shamrocks, St. Patty's Day
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Valentine’s Day with Mrs. Crankipants
Valentine’s Day is all about indulging – I’m hoping to get a heart shaped box of chocolates today. * gives Mr. Crankipants the side eye *
Posted in Food, Holiday, Mrs. Crankipants, Step Away From The Pastry Bag
Tagged cupcakes, Valentine's Day
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Cupid’s Dancing Partner
Here’s a little heart-ache for Valentines Day courtesy of Mrs Crankipants! Honey, maybe musical theater is not the best place to find a beau!
Posted in Mrs. Crankipants, What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1956, comic book, comics, Cupid, Heart Throbs, Ogden Whitney, pop art, romance, tears, Valentine's Day, vintage
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Potato Chip Cookies
You heard right folks, Potato Chip Cookies, the perfect combo of sweet and salty! Paula Deen finally returned the butter she borrowed a few weeks ago, poor thing hasn’t been the same since she got smacked in the head with … Continue reading
Suck It Up, Sister!
Sniff…sniff…I miss romance comics…sniff!
Posted in Mrs. Crankipants, What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1956, comics, pop art, romance, tears
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Friday Five – Number Three
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, News
Tagged digital illustration, photo manipulation, travel
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Lovin’ From The Oven – Apple Cake
It was freezing cold on Sunday, and I wasn’t in the mood to venture out. I was bored and decided to get my domestic groove on. Clean the grout in the bathroom? Nah. Dust the chandelier? Pfft. Just then, I … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, Mrs. Crankipants, News
Tagged apple cake, apples, bake, dessert, Food, Mrs. Crankipants, Paula Deen, smitten kitchen
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