• Good for the Soul

    Last weekend, we took a little break from reality and ran away to Disney World. It seems a little crazy, but it really is a good time to visit the parks. Disney is still limiting how many people can enter the park each day and masks are required everywhere, all the time. They are diligent about cleaning, even more than usual, and there are hand sanitizer stations everywhere. Last time we went, our girls were 5 and 3. Needless to say, they were able to enjoy themselves quite a bit more this time around. We were able to conquer all of the roller coasters and experience Galaxy’s Edge, the new…

  • Comfort Food for Cold Nights

    Fall weather seemed to come seemingly overnight for us.  One day, it was 80º, the next it was 60º, with temps in the 40s at night.  Brrr!  We have pulled out the sweaters and slippers and I am beginning to cook our favorite comfort foods. One of my favorite ways to cook our favorite comfort foods is with my trusty slow cooker.  I love to dump all of the ingredients in and go about my business while dinner cooks.  It fills the house with the tantalizing aroma of whatever is cooking, making our stomachs growl. Since acquiring a slow cooker, I have experimented with a few different beef stew recipes. …