tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084Sat, 23 Jul 2011 02:53:52 +0000http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Paola)Blogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-1035562560394631681Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:54:00 +00002011-07-22T19:56:10.949-04:00ParentingMemoriesFamilyPrecious MomentsBad MommyMilestones Photo courtesy of SheKnows.com I'm dying here, people! Not literally, but figuratively. How the heck is it possible to have 4 cameras in the house and only one of them is working? Of course, the one that actually does work is on my husband's iPhone and is not around when I need it! I mean, COME ON NOW! Our cameras are only a couple of years old, yet neither will hold a batter charge and http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/07/whats-mom-without-her-camera.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-5949583357304944523Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:25:00 +00002011-07-22T19:25:53.337-04:00BeautyCurlsStyleHairPersonal GroomingCurly Girl MethodAfter reading a post from fellow blogger, The Domestic Diva, about how she recently embraced her "curly girl side", I was curious to see what that was all about. She wrote about how another blogger had gone back to the "no-pooing" way of washing her hair. Ok, that doesn't sound good, right? Wrong! Apparently, the term "no-pooing" means not using shampoo. As it turns out, most shampoos have http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/07/natural-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-4310712739928028713Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:20:00 +00002011-06-29T16:20:05.861-04:00I'm packing up and moving out!  It's not what you're thinking, I promise.  After some careful consideration, I've decided to make the switch to Wordpress.  It's nothing against Blogspot, I've loved it here, but there's just something I want to do that I've felt a little limited with here.  My new site is up and running and I'd love it if you'd stop and drop a line, let me know you're thoughs and http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/06/im-packing-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-9017648479761992944Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:06:00 +00002011-06-28T11:40:25.825-04:00DIYMommy TimeAt-Home Spa TreatmentsI don't care if your a stay at home mom or a working mom, when it comes to having some "me" time, it's damn near impossible sometimes.  Between work (whether it's inside or outside the home), cooking, cleaning, bathing, entertaining and all the other minor tasks that every mom faces throughout the day, finding that little window of time to just gather your thoughts and regain your sanity is hard http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/06/mommy-needs-time-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-7017201303878814560Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:22:00 +00002011-06-28T08:24:04.010-04:00FruitSmoothiesFrozen TreatsDessertThere's really nothing better on a hot summer day then a cool, refreshing and invigorating fruit smoothie.  The best thing about smoothies is that there's really no wrong way to make one.  I don't know about your area of the country, but we've been hit with some scorching hot days and a cool treat like this is a great alternative for some other unhealthy icy treats. Here's my favorite recipe for http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/06/smooooothies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-5857576370127565556Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:35:00 +00002011-06-22T19:49:16.691-04:00Dinner SuccessSauces"Mommy, I finish my meatballs! More please?"  Out of the mouth of babes... If there's one thing I've realized I can make and my entire family enjoys, it's spaghetti and meatballs.  Now, I'm not talking about the pre-made meatballs, dried boxed pasta and marinara sauce out of a jar.  I'm talking real meatballs made from scratch, sauce made from San Marzano tomatoes and fresh pasta. I know what http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/06/its-all-in-sauce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-5429271304865059805Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:53:00 +00002011-06-20T13:53:11.793-04:00No MakeupOopsI'm feeling a little naked and exposed at work today!  For the past 2 months, I've made a point at trying to look my best a work, you know "put your best foot forward" type of thing.  My clothes have been prestine and more "office" approprate (at least now I look like I'm as assistant to an executive rather than someone working in the mail room!), my hair has been styled day in and day out, and http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/06/naked-and-exposed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-9161241292155707857Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:22:00 +00002011-06-16T14:22:00.681-04:00I've gotten off track with my goal to become a Domestic Diva in the past couple of months.  Due to the recent house guest making an extended stay, and some internal resentment for allowing said guest to prolong his stay when I honestly wanted him out a few weeks back to regain control of my sanity and my home, I've allowed myself to get off course.  Well, in a few days that will all change and myhttp://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/06/catching-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-6730655653327917052Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:02:00 +00002011-06-16T10:02:42.255-04:00BrunchEggsFather's Day is just 3 days away and what better was to start the day than with a fantastic brunch for the entire family.  The idea of creating a delicious brunch used to be an intimidating thing for be before, until I learned how simple the entire meal really is.  It's all about having a good mixing of the sweet and savory!  I came across this recipe while watching Ten Dollar Dinners with http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/06/fathers-day-brunch-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-8376842349162236266Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:38:00 +00002011-03-18T11:38:11.736-04:00We have a winner!Congratulations to Wendy, entry #969!A special thanks to all those who participated in the St. Patty's Day $110 Cash Prize Giveaway!Also a very special thanks to all the Heather Jones from Mommy Only Has Two Hands for putting this together and to all the co-hosts for your contributions.http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/03/st-pattys-day-giveaway-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-6603530231858248831Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:23:00 +00002011-03-18T11:23:17.379-04:00Being a Domestic Diva is more worked than I ever imagined.  Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying myself although I feel like I'm working non stop 24 hours a day, but I'm finding it to be very satisfying and fulfilling in a strange way.  It's nice to know that I'm nourishing my family, I'm keeping a tidy home, and I'm still able to have a little me time in addition.  I'm slowly getting the hang of http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/03/spoiled-rotten.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-1776314389794176669Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:59:00 +00002011-02-25T18:59:15.158-05:00Fun Dinner IdeasDinner SuccessYes, you read that right!  Doritos for dinner!!!  Who would have thought?!?  A few years ago, my husband's friend and co-worker made this fantastic creation for the staff dinner at the restaurant they worked at and when my husband came home he told me all about it.  A few weeks back, we had some Doritos laying around, so hubby got the brilliant idea to make Dorito chicken parm.  I've never tastedhttp://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/02/doritos-for-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-8477063278440512251Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:59:00 +00002011-02-19T22:59:01.708-05:00Oh my, it's been a while since I've had a chance to sit down and write!  I've had so much I've wanted to share but finding the time to pull myself away from the daily tasks us moms face has been more difficult the past couple of weeks.  Between the recent increase in stress at work (there's never a dull moment during tax time when you're working in an accounting position!) and the normal goings http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/02/much-needed-recap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-8321285159704712612Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:57:00 +00002011-02-18T09:11:29.120-05:00Giveaways Yep! You have your chance of winning $110 cash via paypal on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. I've teamed up with nine other bloggers to help give you one awesome prize. CASH! Who doesn't love cash? You have 84 possible entries for this contest and we have provided an easy form to submit your entries below. *There are no mandatory entries, but the more entries you do, the greater your chance of http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/02/st-pattys-day-cash-prize-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-934725341151378187Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:12:00 +00002011-02-07T21:12:45.835-05:00PastaDinner SuccessMario Batali What's more comforting than spaghetti and meatballs?  Nothing!  There's nothing like a hot plate of home cooked meatballs smothered in sauce on a mound of perfectly tender spaghetti.  Sound mouth watering?  Well, it is! Tonight's menu is a little different than normal nights.  Since hubby has the night off, it's his night to cook dinner but whenever he cooks it's more like a 10 o'clock meal.  http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/02/cloudy-with-chance-of-meatballs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-8751693648528680273Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:00:00 +00002011-02-07T20:39:40.547-05:00Motherly AdviceBeauty I have mixed feeling when I see pictures like these in magazines and online.  Yes, they're celebrities and probably have people helping them because honestly, what mother can look that amazing while running around the house chasing after the kids?  I know lots of moms who look great day in and day out even with little ones running around, and I envy them so much!  How I would love to know theirhttp://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/02/few-shades-of-green.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-3023274836186305252Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:31:00 +00002011-02-07T11:55:07.841-05:00Dinner SuccessPork ChopsI've been a little held up writing this post.  It's been a bit of a hectic week for me and time for writing has been more limited them normal.  I have been itching to tell you all about the Stuffed Pork Chops I made Tuesday night.  I've tried making pork in the past, usually buying the pre-seasoned pork loin that I would end up over cooking even when following the instructions to a T.  After a http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/02/pork-chops-anyone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-8461504985952799819Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:21:00 +00002011-02-01T12:28:25.434-05:00Having a sick baby in the house is no fun at all!  Poor kid, could barely breath through her stuffy nose.  And when the little one is sick all she wants is mommy, mommy, mommy.  So you can be sure that last night there was no cooking in our household.  But thanks to my loving hubby how gave me a little break from the kitchen to tend to my needy sick child, for picking up some delicious Bahama http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/02/no-rest-for-weary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-3640395099563663422Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:12:00 +00002011-01-31T11:40:01.077-05:00I'm in love and I don't care who knows it!  I've fallen head over heals for marinades!  I've tried marinades in the past, picked up a few bottles of this and that at the grocery store then they would sit in my refrigerator for months until finally going bad and being thrown away.  Another dollar wasted.  Well, not this time!  Last night I made my own marinade following a recipe given to me by a http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/let-marination-begin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-693437132591990999Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:42:00 +00002011-01-29T10:49:17.209-05:00I have to hand it to those women who have impeccable houses, who have dinner on the table every day at a certain time and look like utter perfection every time I see them!  How I would love to be one of you... This new house has inspired me to better myself and I've been trying to document all the improvements I've been striving to make.  You have followed along on my culinary journey and I hopehttp://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/mommy-needs-some-r.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-3258003155376926520Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:03:00 +00002011-01-26T12:03:46.070-05:00Dinner FlopsPot RoastDoesn't look half bad in the picture, but like I said in my pasta post, looks can be deceiving!  After last night's fiasco, I have to say I had much better luck with the pasta then I did with the pot roast!  Who would have thought?  Yes, the potatos were nice and tender and the carrots were beautifully cooked.  I even enjoyed the onions (never thought those words would ever go together *enjoy+http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/pot-roast-gone-awry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-2313356959526358648Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:03:00 +00002011-01-26T12:09:15.155-05:00FineCooking.comOnline RecipeChicken DishI had been so looking forward to making my roasted chicken on Friday but a devastating stomach bug had struck the Deininger household leaving my daughter and I completely unable to eat for 2 days straight!  Luckily, my darling hubby only got a very mild (if that) case of it the same day as my daughter and has shown no signs of it since then.  My baby got the worst of it and wasn't able to stomachhttp://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/classic-roast-chicken-with-herb-sauce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-8018886371616121506Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:12:00 +00002011-01-27T17:40:59.393-05:00Yes, it may look appetizing, but looks can be deceiving!  I have to admit that pasta making was much more difficult that I had hoped...  My first attempt to make the pasta according to Mario's basic pasta recipe was a complete disaster.  I did exactly what the recipe said, laid out the flour on the wooden cutting board making a well in the center of the flour and added the eggs and olive oil.  http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/homemade-ravioli-take-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-4041192477582462203Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:43:00 +00002011-01-19T18:43:36.296-05:00Mario BataliIf you were to ask me what was the best thing I ever ate, I wouldn't hesitate to respond.  The best thing I ever ate was at Babbo Ristorante in New York City.  If you ever go, you absolutely have to try their asparagus ravioli.  Just thinking about it makes my mouth water!  This isn't like any other ravioli you've ever eaten, I guarantee that.  It's light, fresh and full of flavor.  The http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/best-thing-i-ever-ate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-1962533519529170157Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:01:00 +00002011-01-14T15:01:03.115-05:00When it comes to my work, I'm always on my "A" game, but what I consider my "wifely" duties... let's just say this pictures is a pretty accurate description of how I feel.  When I'm at work I have complete control of everything.  My files are always neatly placed, my desk has order to it and I'm on top of every aspect of my work.  My home life, that's a whole other ball park.  For some reason, http://domesticdivainthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/01/domestic-diva-in-making.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paola)1