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Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year

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October 20, 2015

Slow Cooker Turkey Sausage, Barley and Mushroom Soup

This soup is comfort in a bowl. It's packed with flavor and actually pretty healthy! Make it on a cold day and serve with warm rolls or bread. YUUUUM! Pin it for later!   When I find something that works in the slow cooker and that my family loves--I like to make lots of different versions of … Read More »

October 14, 2015

5 Tips for Quick and Easy Crockpot Freezer Meals (+video)

Don't have time to make a homemade dinner? Problem solved! Make crockpot freezer meals. Make a large batch on a weekend and then be set for the entire month :) Pin it for later! Hey kids! I just got back from a beautiful trip to the northeast. The leaves were absolutely amazing and the … Read More »

September 29, 2015

Healthy Whole Wheat Chocolate Banana Protein Pancakes

Let me tell you about these pancakes. They aren't normal pancakes. If I had to describe them they are a cross between crepes and pancakes. Think of the taste of eclairs or crepes. These pancakes are similar to that because, like eclairs and crepes, they have a lot of eggs. They have only half a cup … Read More »

September 26, 2015

10 Fat Burning Exercises to Start Your Day (plus a giveaway)

This is a guest post by my sister, Jill. She is a group fitness instructor and in incredible shape. Make sure to scroll to the bottom to enter the giveaway! Don't have a lot of time to get to the gym? No motivation? No problem! All you need is 10 minutes! This routine will keep you on track … Read More »

September 24, 2015

Slow Cooker Nacho Cheese Soup (+So Easy Video)

Love nachos?  You need to try this Slow Cooker Nacho Cheese soup.  It's so easy even a kid can make it. My kids, did in fact, make this soup. It's pretty much a dump everything in the crockpot and go type of recipe! Pin it for later! The best part of the soup is getting fun with all the … Read More »

September 22, 2015

(Naturally) Gluten Free Slow Cooker Recipes

Do you cook for someone that eats gluten free? It doesn't have to be annoying or hectic or overwhelming. There are plenty of slow cooker gluten free recipes that are easy to make and delicious. These recipes are already gluten free...there's not weird ingredients to make them so. Pin it for … Read More »

September 18, 2015

Slow Cooker Beefy 15-Bean Chili (with Cajun-Lime Sour Cream)

Tender beef chunks and 15 different types of (dried) beans make up the foundation of this mouth-watering chili. The cajun sour cream that tops the chili is an integral part of the dish--be sure to give it a try! Pin this recipe for later!   This recipe is made possible by Hurst's Beans. Thanks … Read More »

September 14, 2015

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole

An easy slow cooker version of one of our favorite casseroles of all time--Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole! Pin it for later! Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole Here's what I don't want to do when I make a recipe: A million steps and instructions. And with this … Read More »

September 9, 2015

Crockpot Mexican Corn Chowder

This rich and creamy corn chowder recipe is filled with sweet fresh corn and tender bite-size yellow cubed potatoes. This particular version is a twist on a classic because it has lots of Mexican flavors. Pin it for later! Is it soup season yet? This crockpot Mexican corn chowder uses fresh … Read More »

September 8, 2015

A Weekend in Washington DC with American Heritage Chocolate

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you might remember that I visited Washington DC a bit ago. Four other bloggers and I were able to visit our nation's capital on behalf of  and the National Archives Foundation. It was a great couple of days where I truly learned so much. I … Read More »

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