Cool Things to do With a Waffle Iron (besides make boring waffles) You know that waffle iron you got as a wedding gift?  It’s probably in the dark recesses of your kitchen cabinet behind all the other things you use once a year. …read more

  When in Doubt, Roast a Chicken. In a world filled with recipes, it’s still every cook’s dilemma – what to make? My stock answer is: Easy Roast Chicken.    When you need something easy yet delectably delicious. Quick enough for weeknights yet fancy enough …read more

Kid’s Chore Charts That  Work (really!) Summertime and the living is easy, right? Or it would be if you could get the kiddies to willingly and happily help around the house. Kid’s Chore Charts to the rescue!   Sometimes it’s so much work to get …read more

5 Entertaining Alternatives To The Dinner Party     What? You don’t want to have a big dinner party? It’s okay, neither do I.   Here’s the dilemma: Having a dinner party is such a “big deal” and the cost can easily spiral out of …read more

    Top 9 Tips To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro Who doesn’t love a bargain? If you love the thrill of the hunt, then you probably already frequent thrift shops. Then you’ll love this 9 Tips To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro! …read more

  The Zen of Healthy Snacking in a Busy World “Mom? What is there to eat???” If bridging the gap between meals is causing you stress, read on. Snacks. Good or Bad??? Snacking can be a very healthy habit. Snacks offer opportunities to add extra …read more

  Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Using only three ingredients, and 20 minutes,  this is a perfect Kid-Tested, Diva-Approved, Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies recipe. There’s lots of stirring and rolling stuff in sugar, and it’s very inexpensive! This recipe is very tactile which is …read more

  I created this recipe for a Super Bowl party a few years back. When I think football, I think tailgate. My family’s favorite tailgate specialties are sausage and peppers and Italian beef sandwiches. I was trying to decide which one serve for Super Bowl …read more

One ingredient? Seriously? YES! Let’s make this one ingredient wonder – Dulce de Leche   This couldn’t be easier. Simply simmer canned sweetened condensed milk in the slow cooker.   Poof!   Like magic, the sugar caramelizes and creates Dulce de Leche, translated as “sweet …read more

  Diva’s Top Secret Recipe for DIY Microwave chocolate Truffles This recipe for homemade chocolate truffles has been a holiday standard in my life for  more than 20 years! I have gifted these to friends and family so much they’ve come to expect them and …read more

  Does Chocolate Bar Ravioli sound too good to be true? Yes.   Would it be crispy on the outside, all chocloately melty gooey on the inside and served with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and ice cream. Yes, I’m pretty sure it would be. …read more

  Decanting ideas for budget friendly décor I’m always looking for ways to add beauty and elegance my home, although those concepts usually come with a hefty price tag. But here I have an easy idea that costs next to nothing but gives you big …read more