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

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May 23, 2014

Recipe for Chocolate-Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal-Coconut-Raisin Cookies {Fun Friday}

Welcome back to my second ever Fun Friday post!  Hooray!  Are we having fun yet?  I know I am because I have these chocolate oatmeal coconut cookies in my belly.  Baking cookies is seriously one of my very favorite things to do ever in the whole world (just check my instagram … Read More »

May 22, 2014

The Easiest and Fastest Technique to Shred Meat–Using a Stand Mixer {Hamilton Beach 6 Speed Stand Mixer and Soft Scrape 6 Speed Hand Mixer Review and Giveaway}

Disclosure: In exchange for an honest review, I received a Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer and Hand Mixer.   All opinions are 100% my own. Today is a fun day!  We will be giving away both the Hamilton Beach 6 Speed Stand Mixer and the Hamilton Beach 6 Speed Hand Mixer!  Scroll down … Read More »

May 19, 2014

Skinny Crockpot Alfredo Sauce Recipe {only 55 calories per serving}

This creamy alfredo sauce is dairy free, gluten free and pretty much fat free too!  It's creamy but not because of butter and cream.  It uses a secret vegetable ingredient to obtain the creamy texture without adding calories.  In fact a generous portion of the sauce only has 55 … Read More »

May 16, 2014

Fun Announcement! {and a glitter shoes tutorial}

Hi Guys, Happy Friday! For the past 5+ years I've been blogging on this site almost exclusively slow cooker recipes/tips...That's the name of the blog, right?  365 Days of Slow Cooking.  For the other recipes and fun stuff in my life I would always blog at Today's Mama and share non-slow … Read More »

May 15, 2014

Recipe for Healthy Chocolate Strawberry Spinach Smoothie

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Nestle, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia  #BreakfastEssentials http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV An easy, nutrition packed smoothie that can be made in 3 minutes.   Perfect for busy … Read More »

May 14, 2014

Recipe for CrockPot S’mores Fondue

This recipe for S'mores Fondue is your favorite camping treat in an easy slow cooker format.   No need to start a campfire or set up a tent to enjoy the best treat of summer! I enjoyed the Symphony Bar Fondue so much that I wanted to make another delicious chocolate-y dipping dessert. … Read More »

May 12, 2014

Recipe for CrockPot Mexican Lasagna (and the missing shoe saga continued)

This recipe for Slow Cooker Mexican Lasagna is an easy whole wheat  pasta dinner made with all of your favorite Mexican flavors.   A week ago, I told you about the case of the missing shoes.  My son lost 2 pairs of his shoes and we searched and searched with no luck.  I … Read More »

May 7, 2014

CrockPot Coconut Chicken Haystacks

I'm sure you've had Hawaiian Haystacks in your life.  They are simply a chicken and gravy that's served over rice and topped with lots of toppings like pineapple, cheese, chow mein noodles etc.  They are a very fun family dinner since every person can choose how they want to eat their … Read More »

May 6, 2014

Easy Recipe for Brownie Trifle with Toffee Bits

Moms.  We all have one.  And they all want the same thing this Sunday.  Chocolate. No really, that's what they want.  At least that's what I want.  This brownie trifle dessert is a winner every single time.  It feeds a large crowd too so if you're eating dinner with your entire family this is a … Read More »

May 5, 2014

5 “Outside of the Box” Ways to Use Your Slow Cooker

Over the years I've learned lots of cool things to make and do in a slow cooker.  Here are some unique tips that you may not have thought of before: I shared all 5 tips on Fresh Living the other day.  View the video for the explanation of each, or scroll down to get links to each of the … Read More »

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