Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Here is an easy and delicious slow cooker pot roast recipe. Pot Roast is really a comfort food classic. It’s a definite favorite in our house. It’s also hearty and filling. Besides a little prep work of peeling and cutting, it’s a pretty simple dish. Using pre-mixed quality seasonings make this dish even easier to pull together.  We often use

Our Rescue Squirrel, “Tico”

How we Met I was at my parent’s house in the woods soon after my dad died when I first met our rescue squirrel,”Tico.”  I was sitting on the porch stairs, and I noticed something in the driveway under one of the vehicles.  He had almost no fur, and kind of resembled a baby mouse.  He was a bit smaller

The Nest is Empty

Well, just like that, the nest is empty.  The little birdies flew their nest, well sort of.  A couple of weeks after the start of spring I had realized a bird was building a nest in my small bathroom window between the screen and the glass pane.  There had been a small hole that I’d been meaning to patch up

Printable Spanish Number Worksheets

Below are some free printable Spanish number worksheets to help your kiddos learn Spanish.  These worksheets are geared toward elementary age, but can be used by anyone.   We started learning spanish last year and I have to admit I was surprised at the lack of free worksheets online.  It is the second most common language in our country, so when

Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Here is a delicious and easy to make Broccoli and Cheese Soup.  I have altered the ingredients for this soup through the years until coming up with this final recipe, which is a household favorite.  It’s creamy but not heavy, the perfect level of cheesiness, and full of flavor. Served with a side of artisian homemade bread, I feel spoiled. I

All is Well

I’ve been having moments lately, moments where I can truly say, “All is Well.” Those are good moments.  It’s a good season for us, a season of growth, new relationships and new adventures for our family.  That sometimes overly optimistic and hopeful side of me is alive and well. It’s been awhile for a little family update, I haven’t forgotten,

Elevated Walking Tacos Recipe

This is what I’m calling an “Elevated Walking Tacos” recipe. I’ve made this delicious concoction for many years now and it’s always a big hit.  I was inspired many years ago by the ever popular idea of putting a bean mixture into small personal sized bags of various chips and topping it with cheese, sour cream, etc.. That is what

Easy Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

This is an easy beef and cheese enchiladas recipe.  To save time you can use a ready made sauce straight from the shelf. Homemade taste better and is better for you, but no judging here, sometimes you need some convience in your life.  These have been a favorite in our home, especially among our boys and their friends.  We rarely

Having Hope in the New Year

Having hope in the New Year?  At the end of every year I seem to have an abundance of thoughts that race through my mind.  It’s usually a mix of memories from the past year, like things that I’m thankful for, things I’ve learned from and resolutions for the next year.  This year seems to be no exception, I have

Free Christmas Coloring Sheets

In leu of the season, here are some free Christmas coloring sheets.  Just click on the image you want and print!  Printables are a great way to help your kiddos get into the spirit of Christmas, as if they needed help.   Whether you need something to go along with a lesson or just a fun activity, coloring sheets are great