Simple Cleaning Tips
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Clean Those Makeup Brushes!
Makeup Brushes – A Girl’s Best Friend! I use my makeup brushes every day. They are the tools of my trade! Years ago, when I started breaking out on my face, I realized that I needed to keep them clean. Turns out, the combination of old makeup and oils is just a breeding ground for […] Read more…
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Sponge Paint Brushes: Not Just For Paint!
If you have kids or do crafts, you probably have sponge paint brushes tucked away in your home somewhere. You might want to pull them out and put them to good use in your car! Read more…
Simple Recipes
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Crockpot Minestrone Soup
Winter seems to just call for the slow cooker! I love my crockpot for all sorts of things, but I especially love making soups. Soups are my comfort food – I have fond memories of my mom making soups on a cold winter’s day. We would rip off a piece of warm, crusty bread to […] Read more…
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Crockpot Italian Beef
This is a super recipe to prepare the day before a big event or football game (think EASY tailgating!). Serve on sub rolls, with a little provolone cheese, roasted red peppers – OH SO GOOD! Crockpot Italian Beef Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 hours Total time 10 hours 5 mins […] Read more…
Simple Kitchen Tips
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Putting Pinterest To The Test: Can You Regrow Lettuce?
Ever thought some of those Pinterest Pins were a little too good to be true? Well, Simple Solutions Diva likes to test out some of Pinterest’s most popular pins to see how they work! Today, she features a pin that said you could easily regrow lettuce – basically giving you free lettuce! So does […] Read more…
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Getting Creative With Veggies – Carrot “Pumpkins”
I know from experience it can be difficult to get kids to eat their veggies! For some reason, two and three year olds just don’t care when you explain that veggies are good for them! But like all good parents, we try to sneak vegetables into their diet – some with success, some without! So I […] Read more…
Clear The Clutter
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Trim Down The Holiday Trimmings!
It’s the holidays! Are you on ornament overload? Too much tinsel to tangle with? Try trimming down your stash of holiday ornaments – it is not as difficult as you might think! It can be done in an hour or less! Trust me! Read more…
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Clear The Clutter Challenge: Tame That Photo Clutter!
Professional Organizer Chris Stone of NeatlyDesigned.com and I ALWAYS have fun when we get together to do a Clear The Clutter video! (Extra Bonus For Me – I also get to clean up part of my house!) Here, we take you through the process of organizing and storing your photos. Read more…
Putting Pinterest to the Test
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Putting Pinterest To The Test: Can You Regrow Lettuce?
Ever thought some of those Pinterest Pins were a little too good to be true? Well, Simple Solutions Diva likes to test out some of Pinterest’s most popular pins to see how they work! Today, she features a pin that said you could easily regrow lettuce – basically giving you free lettuce! So does […] Read more…
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The Secret To Making Cut Flowers Last Longer!
I love fresh cut flowers, so when I checked on Pinterest how to make flower bouquets last longer, I couldn’t believe the variety of tips! So, I decided to Put Pinterest To The Test and test out the top three suggestions! And here are my results: So […] Read more…
Simple Garden Tips
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Putting Pinterest To The Test: Can You Regrow Lettuce?
Ever thought some of those Pinterest Pins were a little too good to be true? Well, Simple Solutions Diva likes to test out some of Pinterest’s most popular pins to see how they work! Today, she features a pin that said you could easily regrow lettuce – basically giving you free lettuce! So does […] Read more…
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How To Propagate Succulents
I was thrilled when my succulents began to send out little offshoots, but then I thought, “What do I do with them now?” But after some research, I found the process was simple: 1. Clip the offshoots and let the ends dry out for a week or two until the cut hardens, forming […] Read more…
Simple Decor
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Simple Fall Decor For Your Home
Happy Fall Y’all! I LOVE the cooler weather! Now is the perfect time to start decorating for the season, so I thought I would share some simple ways to bring a little fall into your décor! Decorate With Mason Jars! You can buy mason jars in bulk at Publix, Walmart or other stores. They are […] Read more…
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Tips To Create A Photo Wall!
I LOVE photos of my family (If you doubt it, check out this #ClearTheClutter video I did with professional organizer Chris Stone of NeatlyDesigned.com on how to reduce the number of photos you have!)! So it was a natural progression for me to create a photo wall in my home! The Diva’s Simple Tips To Create […] Read more…
Simple Ideas
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Why I’m Going Naked For A Month
Yes, I’ve decided to go naked for a whole month. I started this week and I don’t regret it one bit! I’ve said goodbye to nail polish for one month, on both my hands and my feet! (What? What did you think I meant?) It was time – my nails had been hidden underneath […] Read more…
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Surprising New Uses For Coffee Filters
If you are a coffee drinker like me, chances are you have a few hundred coffee filters hanging around! Well, put them to good use! They aren’t just for coffee anymore!! Read more…
Simple Holiday Survival
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Make A “No Sew” Scarf
I’ve always fancied myself a seamstress. . . As a kid, I used to make costumes for my cats, making them get married or go to a ball. I’d spend hours on costumes, and quite a bit of time trying to get them on the cats! Once done, I’d sit back and admire my work, as I applied […] Read more…
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Trim Down The Holiday Trimmings!
It’s the holidays! Are you on ornament overload? Too much tinsel to tangle with? Try trimming down your stash of holiday ornaments – it is not as difficult as you might think! It can be done in an hour or less! Trust me! Read more…