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

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May 3, 2014

CrockPot Symphony Bar Fondue (2 ingredients to heaven in your mouth)

Happy Birthday to me tomorrow!  If I had my way we'd do away with cake and make a big pot of this fondue.  Guys, you're going to love me.  This symphony bar chocolate fondue recipe has 2 ingredients in it and it is so amazing.  My husband who doesn't even love chocolate was … Read More »

May 1, 2014

Slow Cooker Meaty Spaghetti Sauce (and the case of the missing shoes)

A flavorful and chunky crockpot spaghetti sauce recipe that is packed with  sausage and fresh veggies for the best of both worlds!  Do you have one child that is just a little bit careless?  Whether it be constantly running into the wall, leaving toys outside, or losing … Read More »

April 28, 2014

CrockPot Spinach Soup with Cucumber and Basil

An easy meatless slow cooker soup recipe (that can be dairy-free too). It has plenty of  fresh spinach, cucumber and fresh basil.  It's full of nutrition and flavor.  (Scroll to the bottom for the recipe.) Today my thoughts are on the things we remember and the things we … Read More »

April 23, 2014

12 CrockPot Recipes for Soccer Night (a solution, besides fast food, for busy parents and busy kids!)

As we move into spring sports season many parents are finding that certain nights of the week are almost impossible for family dinner.  My night is Tuesdays.  My daughter has dance and soccer and my son has soccer.  Making dinner at 5 pm is just not feasible.  But what is awesome … Read More »

April 21, 2014

CrockPot Recipe for Hummus Orzo with Chicken and Peas (and how I feel about cleaning)

This recipe for Hummus Orzo with Chicken and Peas is a one-pot dinner  that is creamy, quick, easy and flavorful. Before I share this amazing recipe with you today I'd like to talk about cleaning.  Cleaning my house is definitely not my favorite thing to do.  As most of you … Read More »

April 17, 2014

Crockpot Coconut Rice and Beans Recipe (and some thoughts on feelings)

The older I get the more I come to understand my personality and what drives me.  I think this has to do with looking at my children and noticing how they are like me and how they are not like me.  My daughter is like Fort Knox.  She keeps pretty much everything inside and it takes a … Read More »

April 8, 2014

CrockPot Caramel Chicken Recipe (and how I feel about stinky boys)

Do you have boys? I have one boy.  He's 5 and it's crazy how much I love him.  He is incredibly charming and very cute.  He looks a lot like my husband and has a lot of his personality too.  Which is probably why I'm so drawn to him.  We just click, you know?  He is my … Read More »

April 7, 2014

6 Things You Should Be Buying at the Dollar Store

Hi guys!  Today I want to share a little life hack with you instead of the typical recipe.  Hopefully one of these ideas will be helpful to you.  The dollar store isn't just for cheap toys that will get broken and you'll throw away the day after you bought them!  There are actually some really good … Read More »

April 2, 2014

Easy Recipe for Slow Cooker Cajun Ham and 15 Bean Soup

  This creamy and flavorful ham and bean soup is going to be your new go-to  recipe when you have ham leftovers...it's easy to make and delicious to eat! This post is sponsored by Hurst's HamBeens®. Thank you for supporting my blog and its sponsors!  Scroll to the bottom of the post to see an … Read More »

March 31, 2014

Recipe for Crock Pot Sweet Salsa Chicken

This easy recipe for crock pot sweet salsa chicken is a perfect weekday meal that takes minimal prep but has maximum results. One thing I've noticed over my years of slow cooking is that salsa/picante sauce does well in the crock pot.  The flavors are still recognizable over many hours of … Read More »

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