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October 7, 2013

15 Fabulous and Easy Slow Cooker Soup Recipes

The air is getting colder and that means it's time for some delicious soup recipes!  My favorite thing to do in the cold months is make soup in my slow cooker.  It's an all-in-one meal that is easy, healthy and delicious! CLICK HERE to get all 15 soup recipes. P.S.  Make sure … Read More »

October 1, 2013

Recipe for Slow Cooker Smokey 15 Bean Soup with Sausage

(This post is sponsored by Hurst's Hambeens, but as always all opinions are my own) Now that we're moving into the cooler months I love making soup for dinner.  I could eat it most every night.  And lucky for me, my family enjoys soup just as much as I do.  My husband loves to … Read More »

September 24, 2013

Recipe for Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan and Pasta Soup

*This is a photo/recipe update of this delicious tomato basil pasta soup recipe from February 2013.  The last photo didn't make it look very appetizing so I forced myself to make the soup again and take a better picture :)  Ha ha!  We love this soup and I could eat it for lunch every … Read More »

September 23, 2013

Looking to buy a new blender? Look no further than Blendtec!

*In exchange for my honest review I was compensated with a Blendtec blender.  As always, all opinions are my own. A few weeks ago I was in depression because my blender that I've had for 12 years burned out while I was trying to make banana ice cream.  I decided to find a new blender. … Read More »

September 20, 2013

Recipe for Slow Cooker Mexican Barley and Black Beans

(This is an updated recipe from November 2012.  It continues to me a favorite of mine and felt it needed a better picture and some more time in the limelight:) I loved the Mexican rice and beans that I made a while ago and decided to try it again, but with barley instead. … Read More »

September 18, 2013

Recipe for Easiest Ever Slow Cooker Lasagna

*This is a recipe update from Day 7 of my blog way back in February of 2009!  It didn't even have a picture.  This is a great beginner slow cooker recipe!  Enjoy the updated recipe and photos. This is a very easy version of a family-friendly lasagna.  By using spaghetti sauce … Read More »

September 16, 2013

Looking for Gluten Free Slow Cooker Recipes?

Hi! Today I'm pleased to be writing a book review for my virtual friend (ha ha), Hope Comerford.  She's the author of the blog, A Busy Mom's Slow Cooker Adventures.  And she's recently had a cookbook published that's called Slow Cooker Recipes: 10 Ingredients or Less and Gluten-Free. … Read More »

September 13, 2013

Giveaway! “Warm Up Your Winter” Holiday Hot Chocolate and Cider Recipes Cookbook

My daughter said to me the other day, "Mom, I can't wait until it gets cold, so we can drink hot chocolate!"  I don't really like the cold, but sipping yummy hot chocolate or cider is a definitely a bright spot during the gloomy winter!  There is a new, delicious cookbook out my Laura … Read More »

September 12, 2013

Recipe for Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

This recipe for slow cooker Thai peanut chicken is perfect for any day of the week!  I loved the red pepper and the fresh lime juice along with the creamy peanut sauce.  It all complemented each other very well.  I added zucchini into the mix but if you don't have any you can leave it … Read More »

September 10, 2013

A Peek Into My Bedroom…

I've lived in my home for an entire year but haven't yet decorated my room.  It's been on my list of things to do for a while, so I finally figured I'd tackle it!  I tried to keep things on a tight budget...so when I saw a free door I snatched it up.  I decided to use it as a … Read More »

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