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June 18, 2014

15 Deliciously Easy Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes

We all know that you can make soup and roast in the slow cooker but what about dessert?  Have you ever tried to make a cobbler, cake, or crisp in your crockpot?  If not, you are definitely missing out!  These 15 desserts all have my seal of approval.  Besides tasting delicious, … Read More »

June 17, 2014

Recipe for Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Orzo

This recipe for CrockPot Cheesy Ranch Orzo is super easy with only 4 ingredients.  It's ultra cheesy, creamy and almost risotto-like.  Serve as a side dish with dinner or bring a big batch to your next potluck! This orzo kind of reminds me of macaroni and cheese a little bit. … Read More »

June 13, 2014

Best Recipe for Whole Wheat Banana Bread {Fun Friday}

This recipe for whole wheat banana bread is the only banana bread recipe that I use.  I love it, my husband loves it and my kids love it.  It's more bread-like than cake-like and it's perfect when spread with butter, peanut butter or nutella!  We always eat the whole loaf before it … Read More »

June 12, 2014

5 {easy} CrockPot Meal Ideas to Bring to a Friend That Just Had a Baby!

These 5 easy slow cooker meals are so perfect to bring to a friend that just had a baby.  The meals will also work for a new neighbor that just moved in or for a friend that recently had a loss in their family.  Whatever the reason, don't let the excuse "I can't cook" come into your mind! … Read More »

June 10, 2014

Recipes That Didn’t Make the Blog

I'm sad that I don't have a new recipe to share with you today.  It's not because of a lack of trying though!  Sometimes I have some really good recipe ideas in my head but they don't quite turn out in real life.  When I first started my blog I shared every single recipe that I made and let you know … Read More »

June 6, 2014

Five 100 calories snacks that will leave you satisfied instead of regretful {Fun Friday}

Welcome back to Fun Friday!  Oh man, it's the last day of school for my kids today.  This year has gone by super fast!  I cannot believe that my little guy will be in first grade next year.  I'm so happy and so sad about it all at the same time.  I keep telling myself how … Read More »

June 4, 2014

Recipe for Slow Cooker Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Sriracha {gluten free}

This is a light, flavorful and easy Asian ground turkey lettuce wrap (gluten free) recipe that is perfect for summer.  The ground turkey is browned in the crockpot and marinates with all the yummy Asian flavors.  The crunchy lettuce, cabbage and carrots pair well with the meat.  Top … Read More »

May 30, 2014

How to Hem Jeans and Keep the Original Hem–EASY tutorial {Fun Friday}

Welcome back to Fun Friday!  I've been wanting to share this tip of how to hem jeans and keep the original hem for months now.  Months!  My sewing machine had some issues and I couldn't figure out how to fix it so my good post idea sat tucked away in my brain.  Every single time I would put on a … Read More »

May 28, 2014

CrockPot Recipe for Hummus Chicken with Soft Pita Bread

An easy summer slow cooker supper of chicken with creamy hummus and crunchy cucumber wrapped up in a soft pita.  You'll be amazed at how yummy a few ingredients in your crock can be! I was totally inspired by the hummus orzo I made a few weeks back.  It was easy, creamy and flavorful.  I bought a … Read More »

May 27, 2014

CrockPot Recipe for Avocado Quinoa

A healthy and tasty slow cooker recipe for quinoa with avocado, black beans and salsa verde.   I love this recipe because it is quick to get in the slow cooker and it's healthy and filling. One of my favorite recipes that I've made is this Mexican quinoa recipe.  I decided to switch it … Read More »

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