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Slow Cooker Fajita Deer Stew

For those with someone headed to the deer woods this weekend this Slow Cooker Fajita Deer Stew is the perfect recipe for the upcoming cool winter evenings. It’s a make-ahead meal to you take camping or send back to the deer lease. I loved that I pulled the meat out...

Nov 14, 2020

This easy slow cooker stew using deer meat has the deep flavors of an enchilada or taco soup with pantry staples. Its a quick and filling meal for a week night or take camping or deer camp. #deerrecipes #venisonrecips #campingrecipes #slowcookersoup #tacosoup #deerchili #deerleasemeals #crockpotdeermeatrecipes

Pear Butter with Papa’s Pears

As a little girl, I loved going to visit my Papa. His house and the land around it were always an adventure for me. I knew as soon as I jumped out of the car, we could adventure and wander anywhere we wanted. Now don’t go getting the wrong idea, I’ve always loved...

Nov 4, 2020

With the warm flavors of fall spices, this Slow Cooker Spiced Pear Butter is a perfect treat for homemade biscuits or a simple piece of toast. Lighted up with sugar alternatives, and essential oils to bring about more flavor. I use wild pears from a tree in my papa's back yard, but grocery store pears would work as well. #applebutter #fallfruitrecipes #pearrecipes #whattodwithpears #fruitspread

Holidays Recipes Solutions

Dollar Store Snacking Tray

This Dollar Store Charcuterie is the easiest way to add a snacking plate to your holiday gatherings. Charcuterie boards have elevated all our snacks. But putting out beautiful food on a beautiful board doesn’t have to be complicated, or expensive. I LOVE...

Oct 31, 2020

This Dollar Store Charcuterie is the easiest way to add a snacking plate to your holiday gatherings. Plus a few bonus tips for essential elements to make the perfect charcuterie board with dollar store finds and dishes you already have at home. #charcuterie #holidayparty #snacking #christmasappetizer #snacktray

bigpittstop blog Holidays Recipes

Halloween Party Menu

I'm not sure why I love a Halloween party, but I do and these fun and festive menu ideas will help you celebrate the holiday without being too spooky. If you are looking for a family-friendly Halloween party menu then keep on scrolling. I've got a line up of some...

Oct 21, 2020

Simple and Easy Halloween party themes and simple snacks to make a festive gathering for friends or just a small family.

Cancer Solutions

FAQ on the pink stuff

This month I've been serving as a VIPinks Ambassador for the American Cancer Society. So, I thought I'd take a pause and share with you some valuable information about the American Cancer Society and more specifically breast cancer. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed...

Oct 17, 2020

Facts and frequently asked questions about mammography and breast cancer prevention and early detection.

Holidays Recipes

Easy, Buttery Apple Dumplings

These Easy, Buttery Apple Dumplings, made with a can of Mountain Dew, are the perfect fall treat. We had them recently to celebrate during our big boy party (read, potty training), but they were quickly requested for our Halloween festivities coming up later this...

Oct 14, 2020

These Easy, Buttery, Apple Dumplings are made with a Mountain Dew. A simple recipe you can throw together with ingredient you usually have at home. Perfect for slumber party, fall family gathering, or summer nights with homemade ice cream. Or when you dad shows up and does yardwork! #falldessert #appledessert #appledumpligwithmountaindew

Family/Parenting Holidays Solutions

Dollar Store Creative Halloween Costumes

These dollar store kids costumes ideas are super creative, but not expensive. Growing up, we always dressed up for Halloween and my mom was in charge of our fall festival at church. It was always a big deal for us to dress up and my super creative mom helped us...

Oct 7, 2020

Creative Halloween costumes ideas for kids using ideas from a local dollar store. Get outside the kids aisle or seasonal ideas and get creative as you pull together Halloween costumes, party design or everyday toddler and preschool ideas. #easyhalloweencostumes #cheaphalloweencostumes #dollarstorecostumes

Recipes

Crocktober Roundup

Today in honor of my dad, I thought I would do a fun blog round up and pull together my top Slow Cooker recipes to celebrate Crocktober. I love using my slow cooker for anything from soup, to making weeknight dinners, canning, and even a breakfast now and again....

Oct 6, 2020