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Slow Cooker Pulled Beef

This slow cooker pulled beef checks all the boxes: easy, flavorful, and versatile. I love to cook up a big batch and repurpose the leftovers throughout the week. Freezing works well, too. It’s so nice to have pulled beef on hand in the freezer for a quick future meal!

The January Breakfast Date: Help Your Child Start The Year with Purpose

Every year after the dust settles from holiday hubbub, I plan a time to take each of my kids out to a January breakfast date for a one-on-one planning session. We use this time to reflect on the past year, sharing highlights and celebrating achievements, while also identifying goals and plans for the year ahead.

Brined and Roasted Turkey

Follow these simple steps to prepare a brined and roasted turkey to grace your holiday table, serve to dinner guests, or enjoy for a weeknight meal.

21 Family Games for All Ages | Roots & Boots

21 Fun Family Games for All Ages

Looking to add to your collection of fun family games for all ages? The following games are perfect for family night. My kids also love to play them together, without parents.

Two Whole Roasted Chickens

Preparing whole roasted chickens used to be a normal kitchen skill. However, with the advent of modern consumers and frankly, our nation’s migration away from farms and farm-fresh foods, this simple skill has fallen somewhat out of fashion.

How to Make Perfect Bacon with Zero Mess

Oh, the lengths I used to go to for perfect bacon!

Shift from synthetics to wool clothing | Roots & Boots

Making the Shift from Synthetics to Wool Clothing

Are you looking to make a shift from synthetics to wool clothing? Natural fiber clothing was on my radar for several years. I knew synthetic fabrics were bad for my skin, my body, my health, and the environment, but I felt overwhelmed by the alternatives.