I’ve always enjoyed the thought of making Broccoli Cheese Soup, but I have never taken the time to make it. Perhaps it’s because I thought that it was harder than it was? Well, let me tell you, when you prep it for the slow cooker, it’s super easy! As long as you like broccoli, it’s really yummy, too! Well, let me tell you, when you prep it
Reminder: 90 Days Through the Bible Starts Today!
I know I didn’t give you a whole lot of notice, but today is the day that we start the 90 Days Through the Bible reading plan. (My kids are at least 2 weeks ahead of me!) About 20-30 have committed to joining us! Isn’t that exciting? Of course, if you missed the first invite on Friday, it’s not too late to join us. In fact, it’s never too late to
Read the Whole Bible in 90 Days?
Wow. 90 Days? Really? Those were my thoughts when my pastor challenged us to do just that. In fact, my kids were way more excited about it than I was! I was good at finding excuses! But my house….. But the kids need me to ______ But I homeschool and I’m always busy….. My blog will suffer…… I have so much to do! The truth is, I’m a busy
Smothered Steak – {Crockpot Freezer Meal}
Before we start, many of you have asked me what is the best slow cooker for your family. There are many variables for every family, but I tell you all about them here: Best Slow Cooker Choices. I know I’ve said it before, but how in the world did I ever live my life without utilizing my crockpot on a regular basis? I mean…. did we ever eat? 🙂 This fall schedule has been kicking
Hearty Western Casserole – Crockpot Freezer Meal
This meal is pretty simple. My husband was out of town when we had this one, but my children all had different takes on it. I was planning to eat mine plain. One daughter thought that it tasted like a Tex-Mex sloppy joe, so she ate it on a hamburger bun. Another daughter thought it tasted more like the fillings of a burrito and ate it inside of a
Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore – {Crockpot Freezer Meal}
Before we start, many of you have asked me what the best slow cooker you should get is. It varies for every family, but I tell you all about it here: Best Slow Cooker Choices. When I pulled this meal out of the freezer and opened the bag up, it already smelled good. There’s something about the smell of chopped green peppers, onions and garlic to make you feel like you’re going to eat
Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Soft Tacos
Before we start, many of you have asked me what the best slow cooker you should get is. It varies for every family, but I tell you all about it here: Best Slow Cooker Choices. My husband Ryan and I tend to steer clear of a lot of recipes that call for pork chops, pork roast or pork shoulder. But, as I’ve been getting a little more daring these days using these crockpot meals, I’ve
What? You’re Not SuperMom?
Hey busy moms! How are you feeling today? Ready to conquer the world? Me? (you ask?) Ha! I’m not ready to conquer very much these days. I like to take naps and feel nauseated all day. Food is oh so good and oh so gross, all at the same time! Yep, I’m full fledged 13 weeks pregnant and the nausea that I thought was subsiding reared it’s ugly
Apple Trees – Fun Food for Kids
I originally posted this in April, but I felt with apple season coming up, it was appropriate! For those of you getting this in an email, your free ebook link will be at the end of this post, in text format. As you know, my daughter has been having issues with migraines. I’m slowly beginning to adjust her diet by giving her foods that are less processed. That’s a
4 Signs You Have Too Many Things on Your Plate
Do you often feel overwhelmed and too busy? Is it possible that you’ve over committed yourself? Here’s 5 signs that maybe you’ve done just that! You’re Uncomfortable with Saying No Let’s face it. Some of us are natural born servers. We want to help people as much as we can, especially if they had the nerve to ask us! We end up saying yes more than we say no, in
Our “Official” Announcement
Did you all see my announcement hidden in the Shaklee 180 final results post the other day? I thought I’d post it one more time, just in case you aren’t interested in reading my weight loss updates and totally missed it. Baby #7 is going to be joining our family! Yay! Baby is due to be born around March 16th. This is new territory for me. I started this
Absolutely Free! Crockpot Freezer Meals Weekly Menu e-Cookbook
You all love the crockpot freezer meals, right? I know most of you who have tried using your crockpot this way, have the same reaction that I had when I first started the Freezer to Slow Cooker way of life. I hear quotes like: “It makes dinner time so much easier!” “I can REALLY prepare all my dinners for the week in one hour? That’s so awesome!” “The recipes











