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Month: April 2013

Simple Solutions For Your Furry Friends

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We love our pets, and Simple Solutions Diva has been on the lookout for great solutions for our pets.  Here The Diva’s Round Up For Popular Pet Products, starting with the dogs in your life (Click on photos for product information):

Kong On/Off Squeaker BoneA squeaker Toy with an On/Off Switch!  How many times do you wish you could make your dog’s favorite toy stop squeaking? Well this is the toy for you! From dog toy maker, Kong, this squeaker can be turned off when you want it off! Click the photo to the left to see where to get the toy.

 

 

 

 

DIY Mosaic Pet Bowl Coordinate Your Pet Food Bowl With Your Decor – Create to have a style upgrade for your pet food  bowl! Click the photo to see how to make a pet food bowl to coordinate with your home!

 

 

 

Slow Feed Plastic Bowl

Fido A Fast Eater? Slow Him Down With This Bowl – This food bowl design will get your pup to slow down at mealtime, instead of gulping or inhaling food.  Prevent Bloat, the second leading killer of dogs in the U.S., behind cancer.

 

Surefit Reversible Pet Cargo Mat

 

 

Car Covered In Canine Fur? This is the simplest solution, yet! Surefit, the slipcover company, offers this reversible pet cargo mat.  Fido enjoys the back of the car, and you are happy to keep the fur to a minimum!

 

 

 

Frontgate Indoor/Outdoor Surfin' Doggie Bed

Surf’s Up For Fido – Enjoy spending time with your pup by the pool?  Give her a place to lay down that’s not overheated by the sun.  This doggie bed is from Frontgate Catalog, and is a perfect item to place by the pool.

 

 

 

Feline Fun!

Four Paws Super Catnip Crazy Pants

 

Challenge Your Kitty With Catnip – The Four PawsSuper Catnip Crazy Pants has catnip sewn into the INSIDE of the pants.  A sure fire way to entertain your kitty AND you!

 

 

 

Twitch Interactive Cat Teaser Toy

 

Fun For Your Feline Friend – The Twitch, Interactive Cat Teaser Toy will keep your feisty feline entertained for hours!

 

 

Cat's Contour Ceramic Cat Bed

 

 

 

A Cool Place To Chill – We all know how our cats LOVE to sleep in sinks. Well now, you can give your furry friend a cool place to lay down and not have to share your bathroom sink!

 

 

Simple Recipe: Creamy White Chicken Chili

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I wish I could say I developed this recipe, but credit goes to a group of women in my neighborhood who have an annual Soup Cook Off Competition. This recipe was a winner one year – It is yummy, slightly creamy, and just plain simple to make! Hope you enjoy!

Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon canola il
  • 2 cans (15.5 oz each) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
  • 2 can (4 oz. each) chopped green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

 

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, saute the chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the beans, broth, chilies, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Add sour cream and cream in last five minutes of cooking.  Serve with shredded cheese and hot sauce (both optional).  Enjoy!

Simple Cocktails: Roy’s Hawaiian Martini (Large Batch)

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Everyone loves a good cocktail recipe, and this one is a doozie! It is a favorite in our household for parties, and it is large batch version of Roy’s Hawaiian Martini Recipe!  I got this recipe from CuisineCapers.com a few years ago, and I LOVE IT!

Here is the recipe!

WARNING: Remind guests that the pineapple is also marinated in the alcohol!  You don’t want them giving it to the kids!

My birthday drink of choice several years ago!
Roy’s Hawaiian Martini: Simple Solutions Diva’s birthday drink of choice several years ago!

Roy’s Hawaiian Martini

Yield: approximately 12 (4-ounce) servings

  • 1-1/2 (750 mL) bottles Skyy Vodka (or 4-1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 (750 mL) bottle Malibu Rum (1-1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 bottle Stolichnaya Vanil (3/4 cup)
  • 1 pineapple cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Layer the pineapple wedges into the jar. Pour in the remaining ingredients and allow the pineapples to marinate for at least two days. To serve, ladle approximately 4 ounces of the liquor into a stainless steel shaker half filled with ice. Shake 30 times, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a wedge of marinated pineapple and enjoy!

 

Simple Mother’s Day Project: Cup of Love

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Image 12When my kids were babies, I knew that I would regret not having something that had their hand and footprints. Somehow, in my baby hormone-induced mind, I managed to come up with a cute idea that I still treasure today. A “Cup Of Love” was created in a pottery painting studio.  I chose the cup I wanted, chose my colors, then brought my babies in (my 21 month old and 1 month old at the time).  I took my oldest’s hands, painted them, and had her hold the cup on either side.

I painted a heart in the bottom of the cup and wrote on the outside of the cup, then I painted my baby’s foot, pressed it on the bottom of the mug and put the date. I came back to put the glaze on it, then the pottery studio took it from there!

I did the same project for grandparents, but wrote a “Cup of Love For Nana”, “Cup of Love For Papa”, etc. Cute little gifts that people will save forever.  I drink from this mug once a year – on Mother’s Day!

Note: In my warped sense of humor, it could be funny to do this again with my TEENAGERS’ hands and feet!  Of course, I would have to wrestle them down to do it!

Cup of Love

Simple Tips To Help Kids Cope With Traumatic Stress

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We are all greatly affected by events in our world that, too often, hit close to home.  Our children are so rarely prepared to deal with this kind of stress (actually, who really is?).  The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has tips for how to help children cope with how they feel during times of crisis.  To see these tips, click on their logo below:

 

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My own, personal favorite tip comes from Mr. Rogers:

When I was a boy, and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will Always find people who are helping.’ — Fred Rogers

Spring Fever: Perk Up Your Spring Cleaning Routine!

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Click Here to find three DIY household cleaners that will save you money!
Check out the links below to find out more about the products mentioned in this episode of SimpleSolutionsDiva.com:

Young Living's Thieves CleanerYoung Living’s Thieves Household Cleaner – This aromatic cleaner is made of essential oils from Cinnamon, Cloves, Lemon, and Oregano – a combination sure to lift your spirits as you tackle tough cleaning jobs around the house. Click Here to see more information on the story behind the product.

Boston Warehouse

Boston Warehouse – This is the site if you are looking for unique, fun products for the home. From adorable ceramics and entertainment serving pieces to cleaning tools with a bit of whimsy, this is the site to explore! Click Here to see what they have to offer.

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