Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Today, I have a special treat in store for you—a recipe that embodies the warmth and comfort of the colder months. As the seasons change and the air grows crisper, there’s nothing quite like a hearty, warming meal to cozy up with. For me, this time of year always brings back fond memories of my […]
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As the seasons change and daylight hours dwindle, it seems like time is slipping away from us. Since the time change last weekend, I’ve noticed that my days feel shorter, leaving me with less time for the things I truly enjoy—like cooking a hearty dinner for my family. That’s when my trusty slow cooker becomes […]
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It’s Wednesday and that means its Chili Day in our house! I love chili. I can eat it when it’s cold outside or hot. I can eat it when it’s dreary or sunny. I love it all the time. Jazz great Harry James said, “Next to jazz music, there is nothing that lifts the spirit […]
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I have been experimenting a lot lately with various dishes for the crockpot. It wasn’t too long ago that I figured out how to turn traditional recipes into crockpot recipes. I use to be so worried that by converting from stovetop to crockpot would cause the flavor or texture to change. But, honestly, I have […]
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Got leftover turkey? You might after Thanksgiving. Say goodbye to endless turkey sandwiches and HELLO to this insanely easy (and delicious) low carb turkey soup. Every Thanksgiving I am convinced we are not going to have enough turkey. And every Thanksgiving there is so much leftover turkey that we end up eating it for a […]
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. It is the day is full of feasting, resting, watching football, reuniting with family and friends, and the marks the start of the holiday season. But don’t let the after-dinner cleanup put a damper on your holiday. Here’s a recipe to make Thanksgiving dinner cleanup and leftovers awesome–turkey stock. By using the […]
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Before having children, I use to have time to work and make large dinners. They were not spectacular, elaborate, or planned meals but, they kept the family fed nonetheless. Now that I am staying home with my little one, and doing the “domesticated mama” gig, I just cannot find a single second to make a meal. […]
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When we moved across the country to California from Illinois earlier this year, I had to leave behind or sell many things due to not having room in our moving truck. I was pretty bummed about giving up so much. But once I got here, I was so pleased with everything that I never knew […]
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I love quick and easy just like the next person. This is probably why I use the crockpot as much as I do. I remember my mom using an old orange one when I was a kid. So, when I became an adult (with my own kitchen), I made sure that I had a crock […]
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It is time for another Sexy Moxie Mama creation. This porkchop recipe is a spinoff of the Southwest Crockpot Chicken recipe I posted late last year. Using the crockpot, this spicy porkchop recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eater. If you have never tried porkchops from a crockpot before, this is the recipe […]
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