How to Make a Fabulous Martini
As I slide tenderly into middle age I have discovered something quite disturbing: Nobody knows how to make a fabulous Martini. The Martini has always been my cocktail of choice, and in recent years after several life milestones rudely slapped me in the face, the...
Boomer at the Groomer – A True Story
Boomer was our beloved Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, a breed with a beautiful, silky coat that grows like hair. We had always had him groomed in the traditional “wheaten” cut, a carryover from his show dog days (otherwise known as his days of glory as a “Professional...
My Day at the Chiropractor
Ok, I admit it. I’m not the most memorable person on the planet. In fact, I must be downright generic. I know this because I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told, “You look JUST like the sister of the sister-in-law of our old next door neighbor, Bill.” The...
The Most Expensive Pair of Underwear I Ever Bought
I’m all about dressing nice. Heck, even when I’m wearing my grubby jeans, it’s fun to shake things up with a cute top and funky necklace… usually… sometimes… ok, when I know I’ll see someone. But, I do get that whole thing about not wearing ratty underwear just in...
Tighty Whitey Underwear Adventure – A True Story
Seeing the humor can go a long way towards improving your mindset, your sanity, your health, and your relationships. This true story is an underwear adventure unlike any I have ever heard, and I don’t know about you, but it sure as heck made me laugh.
Who knew smiling could make you happy?
Ok, maybe that sounds rather basic. In fact, I’m sure you knew that already. But I used to think that we smile because we are happy, rather than the reverse. However, a credible volume of research tells us that both are true. You may not be feeling happy at all, but...
Hidden Benefit of High Value Dog Treats
Since immersing myself in the humbling, yet exciting world of dog agility training, I have learned one important thing (besides the fact that my dog is smarter than I am). Dogs will do almost anything for you if you make it worth their while. Even things that don’t...
Doggy Behavior Fix – Using House as Bathroom When Cold or Rainy (Part 7 of 7)
We asked you for some of your biggest doggy behavior problems, and you delivered! Then we presented those challenges to Gabriella Ravani, elite San Diego dog trainer, for her expert opinion. You can read about Gabriella in our first post of this series. Question: "The...
Doggy Behavior Fix – Dog is OCD for Tennis Balls (Part 6 of 7)
We asked you for some of your biggest doggy behavior problems, and you delivered! Then we presented those challenges to Gabriella Ravani, elite San Diego dog trainer, for her expert opinion. You can read about Gabriella in our first post of this series. Question:...
Doggy Behavior Fix – My Dog Barks When Home Alone (Part 5 of 7)
We asked you for some of your biggest doggy behavior problems, and you delivered! Then we presented those challenges to Gabriella Ravani, elite San Diego dog trainer, for her expert opinion. You can read about Gabriella in our first post of this series. Question: "How...
About Us
Amy Chin and Stacy Dymalski
Owner of Sassypants Design, Amy Chin (left), graphic artist, creates the colorful and wacky artwork depicted on our products.
The creamy nugget of hilarity contained inside each Sassypants Design card spawns from the sassy wit of comedian Stacy Dymalski (right), who also happens to be Amy’s life-long friend.