10 Things You Should Know About Me ~ the Mother of Many Children I was homeschooled – It was only for 3 years (10th through 12th grade), but it sure shaped who I am today. It is one of the main reasons that I’m homeschooling my kids now. If you want to know more about our homeschooling journey, read Why We Homeschool. Sometimes I feel like a referee – Yes,
My Favorite Slow Cooker Recipe Resources
Today is the last day of my series, 5 Days of Using Your Slow Cooker. If you have stuck around this long, I hope that you have learned a little and have been inspired to use your slow cookers more often. When you’re sidetracked like me, it is sometimes the only thing that keeps you sane by the end of the day. Having dinner already cooked and ready to
How to Convert Your Recipe to a Crockpot Recipe (Day 4)
Welcome back to the 5 Days of Using Your Slow Cooker Series! Day 1 – Freezer to Slow Cooker, Week 4 with Shopping List Printable Day 2 – Slow Cooker Tips & Tricks Day 3 – Foods to Avoid Cooking in Your Slow Cooker Today is Day 4 and we’re talking about how to convert your recipe so that you can cook it in the crock pot. Picture Credit You have the
Foods to Avoid Cooking in Your Slow Cooker
Welcome back to 5 Days of Using Your Slow Cooker. If you missed the earlier posts, check out: Day 1 – Freezer to Slow Cooker, Week 4 with Shopping List Printable Day 2 – Slow Cooker Tips & Tricks Today is Day 3 and we’re going to discuss the foods that you should avoid or at least delay cooking in your slow cooker. Photo Credit 1. Dairy – Dairy products
Slow Cooker Tips & Tricks
Welcome to Day 2 of my 5 day series, 5 Days of Using Your Slow Cooker. If you’ve missed any of the series so far, you can look at the links below: Day 1: Using Your Slow Cooker, Freezer to Slow Cooker, Week 4 Recipes, Shopping List Today we are talking about the best things to do or not to do when using your slow cooker. Photo
Using Your Slow Cooker – Week 4 Recipes, Shopping List
If you’ve not seen it before, I have several weeks of crock pot meals lined out for you in my Freezer to Slow Cooker section of the blog. Each week has a shopping list as well as assembly instructions and even Freezer Labels that you can print and tape onto each bag. I’ve made it easy for you and show you how you can do all of your prep work
Pulled Pork Crockpot Recipe
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. Are you looking for some delicious one of a kind bar-b-que? Look no further. You have finally arrived! This one will need to be cooking all night while you’re sleeping! We want it to cook extra long and
Easy Crockpot Chili
This Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe is something to love, that’s for sure! We like to make a double batch of it and have enough leftover for chili dogs, chili fries, chili potatoes, Frito chili pies and more. We eat on that pot of Crockpot Chili as long as we possibly can! Be sure to check out more amazing Crockpot Meals made with ground beef, as well as the Crockpot Salisbury
Crock Pot Mac & Cheese
Macaroni & Cheese, the slow cooked way! This mac and cheese recipe is creamy and delicious! This recipe is from the Freezer to Slow Cooker, Week 4 Meal plan *This post contains affiliate links.
Easy Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe
Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs are made with grape jelly, chili sauce and ground beef. I discovered just how easy and delicious they are to make in the slow cooker, almost as easy as using frozen meatballs, but a lot tastier! We love ground beef recipes for the slow cooker and know you’ll be excited to try these 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes. We also have an amazing list of
Crock Pot Chicken & Noodle Soup
Soup from a can? No thanks! I prefer the slow cooked way! Mmmmm. Our family loves this homemade chicken noodle soup recipe. I usually try to make enough for leftovers, but then they all get eaten. No fair! I guess I should triple the recipe. Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Our family loves this homemade chicken noodle soup recipe. This recipe is part of the
Home Economic Skills for Children
Being the mother of so many children, I often have to rely upon my kids to help me around the house, especially in the kitchen. I’m a firm believer in having my children assist me in the daily chores. It helps to prepare them for adulthood and it keeps them from being lazy! One area that they assist in regularly is the kitchen. I often have them make their own











