DIY: Make Your Own Monogrammed Pillows
Nesties Lauren and David, owners of the hip decor store CuriosityShoppeOnline.com, showed us how to make personalized his ‘n hers pillows crafted from linen and colorful felt.
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Feel Good: Are You a Bionic Woman?
Remember the 70's TV show The Bionic Woman? I use to love that show. Watching a smart, savvy and strong woman take on the bad guys and win was awesome. I had all the toys; the doll, her blow up house (that took all Christmas Morning to inflate), her bionic station, the outfits....EVERYTHING. I wanted to be the bionic woman. Yet, I was only a little girl that hadn't experienced tough life occurrences. I only saw the end product. The bionic woman kicking butt and taking names. But who was Jamie Summers before her bionic prowess? How did she get ...
Karen’s New Radio Job
Happy New Year! I have some exciting news to tell you. I am moving to Cleveland for a new radio job in February. Thank you to everyone in South Florida for supporting my radio career in Miami, my wonderful listeners in Charleston, SC and Florence, SC., and of course everyone on the Working Divas Network. I have been absent for a minute trying to get my professional and personal life in order for this cross country move. Once I am settled, (sometime in February) I will be more active on the blog and network. I can't wait to reconnect with ...
Archive for Cooking and Crafts
6 Tips for a last minute New Years Eve Party
Hosting a get-together doesn’t have to mean spending a ton of cash and slaving away in the kitchen all day. Katie Lee— Cosmo food columnist and author of The Comfort Table — shares her secrets for being the perfect host. Just make sure you don’t commit one of these major party fouls.
1. Try this cheapo and festive decorating trick that Katie uses: Fill vases and hurricane candle-holders with fresh cranberries. Stick a sprig of evergreen in the center and place the arrangements around your living room.
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Book of the Month: I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas
This holiday season bring Eco-Friendly elements into your traditions with the book of the month, I‘m Dreaming of a Green Christmas by Anna Getty. From recipes to crafts you will love creating with your little ones while helping the planet.
Little Tikes: Thanksgiving Coloring Activities
Little ones get so excited about the holidays. From playing in the leaves to helping your prepare your holiday dinner, the kids want to experience this festive time of year. Just the words Holiday and Christmas brings sparkles to their eyes.
While you are preparing your Thanksgiving meal, print a few of these Thanksgiving coloring sheets for the children for an hour of fun. They will have fun coloring them and you will love hanging them from the refrigerator. Enjoy!
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Gingerbread Boys and Girls
I’m ready to jump in and start baking Gingerbread Men for my little one. After researching recipes and their online comments. Some of the comments left on recipe sites are brutal, but I love the honesty. This saves us from using a recipe that doesn’t cut it. I’m figuring…you can’t go wrong with Paula Dean. This is her recipe for Gingerbread Boys and Girls found on the Food Network website. From reading the comments many say not to use as much floor. So I’m only using 2 3/4 cups instead. I’ll let you know how ours turn out. Before you get started check out 10 Tips for making Gingerbread. Happy baking!
Herb-Roasted Turkey
Every year my Herb-Roasted turkey is a hit with family and friends. I saw this method while watching the Food Network over a friends house a few days before Thanksgiving one year. Now, both of us make our turkey’s the same every year. We call each other to remind the other of certain herbs or how we have added our own spin on it.
This is the basic recipe I’ve found to share with you. Your turkey will come out full of favor and moist.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Green Beans with Cranberries and Almonds
I don’t know why…but I’m on this cranberry kick. For the past few months I’ve been cooking with dried cranberries and my family loves it. One of our favorite restaurants, The Village Grill near Fort Lauderdale has this wonderful salad. It’s a mixture of greens, dried cranberries, granny smith apples and Gorgonzola cheese. It’s simply delicious. Every since I’ve tried it I’ve been hooked. Now that we are in the holiday season I wanted to prepare a dish with cranberries. As I was flipping through a magazine, the name escapes me, I saw this picture of green beans, cranberries and almonds. What a dazzling combination! I found a this recipe online which I’m going to try with my family. Spicy up your green beans for Thanksgiving Working Diva Style. ENJOY!
10 Tips for Making Gingerbread
Ever since I read my little one the story about the Gingerbread Man he wants to make his own. So…mommy to the rescue. I think he believes his gingerbread man will jump out of the stove like in the story. Hopefully eating his own will suffice. During my search for the perfect gingerbread recipe; I came across these tips for making gingerbread. Before you pull out your baking sheets and mixing bowels check out these tips for the perfect holiday baking. You’ll make grandma proud.
