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Category 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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Here We Go Again!
Bring it on Sandy – stay safe everyone!
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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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


