"When you get tired, learn to rest, but don't quit." Several weeks ago I found myself one afternoon having a breakdown. It was a week where everything went wrong. The kids had so many things going on but yet were not willing to get any of them done. It was end of term (enough said). Projects, homework galore. They were also constantly fighting with each other about the most inane things. I couldn't get dinner on the table to save my life. I forgot appointments. I was done. And done. And ... View the Post
Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
This slow cooker chili has a secret ingredient which you will find in the recipe list. Don't be afraid of it....it makes the chili creamy and thick and only you will know it's in there, but it makes a world of difference in how it tastes at the end. Trust me on this one!!! Slow Cooker Chili Recipe 2 lbs. ground beef 1 small green pepper diced 1 small onion diced 2 cans chili beans (can substitute kidney beans if you prefer) 2 cans of petit diced tomatoes 1 small can of ... View the Post
5 Baby Quilt Patterns For Beginners
We are often asked about what patterns would be great for a baby quilt for the beginning quilter. So today I am sharing five of our patterns that are made for someone who is wanting to start quilting and wanting to make a baby quilt either as a gift for a loved new baby or a baby on the way. The first is the Scrappy Sawtooth Pattern. The finished quilt looks amazing but the instructions are written specifically with a beginning quilter in mind. The PDF pattern (that you download and print ... View the Post
More than 25 Easy Costumes to Make Using Black Pants and a White Shirt
Today we have more than 25 different costumes you can put together in less than 10 minutes that begin with a simple pair of black pants and a white shirt. Let's face it...there are some years when you are costume maker of the year and spend hours transforming your child into the character of her dreams...and then there are those years that you are lucky to round up a sack for trick or treating. If it's the later kind of year this year then this is the post for you! ... View the Post
Slow Cooker Spooktacular Sweet Tortilla Soup with Is This Realy My Life
Today our Slow Cooker Spooktacular contines with a recipe that is totally my jam! ... View the Post
Why I Use My Slow Cooker (An Art of Homemaking Post)
Why are there some days when making dinner seems so hard? Sure there are days when I look forward to making a nice dinner...but then there are other nights...and those nights are a struggle. But why is it such a struggle? Here are a few of my reasons: *By the time dinner time rolls around I am already exhausted and the thoughts of preparing something seem overwhelming. *I don't have what I need to make what I want and I don't want to go to the store. *I don't want to make and clean ... View the Post
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