A few years ago when this blog first began I posted my favorite veggie side dish recipe. I’ve made it countless times since and have shared the recipe so much, it deserved a reboot. 3 ingredient easy asparagus pairs well with most dishes and is super simple to make in a pinch. Enjoy! The […]
Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore is a meal that is easy enough to be a family staple, but impressive enough for a special occasion. Chicken Cacciatore is an Italian meal my family made on special days when my parents were really trying to do dinner up right. The result was delicious, and something I wanted to eat […]
This year marked a special point in our little man’s life. He would be 4 years old. This age brings a lot more autonomy and some admirable (and sometimes stubborn) certainty over what he likes and wants. For me as a cake-making-mommy it can be a little scary opening up the cake decision to a […]
Does the idea of making Thanksgiving dinner make you cringe? Several years ago that’s exactly what it did for me. Thanksgiving dinner (especially the turkey) seemed like a high bar I would never even attempt to jump over. I felt ill-equipped and unfamiliar entirely. Luckily, my sister-in-law inspired me and redirected my culinary fear. For […]
Making soup is almost as good as eating it. It is comforting and delicious any time of year, but especially during the cold season. This turn of season I aimed to try something new. New, and simple. Hearty was on the menu too. I found a bunch of ideas online with sausage, canned beans and […]
From my very first blog and beyond my love for cleaning hasn’t wavered. Nothing feels as comfortable as a clean house. I am thankful for the wonderful tools and products I have, none quite as valuable as my Dyson collection. As much as they cost, and as much as I love and use them, I […]
Beginning each blog about this topic is tough. The voices in my head strike up their noise. How did I end up here? Has it been going on this long? How much longer will it be? Will I survive it? How will this time and distance effect my daughter? Will she ever be able to […]
Summer may be winding down, but it’s still 5 0’clock somewhere! That means it’s also time for Just Be Slower’s margarita cupcakes! Margaritas are so fun and colorful they’re perfect for summer and a staple at any happy hour. These are always a hit for any BBQ and will earn you plenty of compliments for […]
Anyone else out there always in search of a new dinner idea? I know I am. I love the food rotations we have, but every now and then something needs to spark new life at the table. With kids, it needs to be crowd pleasing too. They have their favorites, chicken, veggies and rice or […]
Once more, it has been a while since I made a cupcake post. I certainly make these tiny tasty treats more often than I blog about them. My latest brought together two of my favorite things. Harry Potter and cupcakes. In celebration of the new Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald movie coming out later […]
