Making an easy dinner doesn’t have to be hard, and this Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna is proof of that. With a slow cooker full of delicious ravioli, sauce, and cheese-it’s the perfect recipe for busy families. My family loves lasagna but, with our busy schedules, it’s hard to find the time to do all of…
There are four phases of retirement (pre, early, middle, and late) and planning for each of them is the key to maintaining a comfortable quality of life. There’s no better time to start planning than right this very moment, regardless of age or where you are in your career path. Planning for each step starts…
Tired of the constant stress of your life? Are non-stop phone calls, faxes, email messages, and meetings driving you crazy? You’re not alone. Studies show most people are stressed to the breaking point. They also would love to simplify their lives and travel the world. I mean, who wouldn’t want to travel the world while…
These days, it is easy to get caught up in the rat race of spending money for everything. It’s hard to know which expenses are necessary and which can be cut back on. There are many different ways that you can save money without having to sacrifice your lifestyle and we’re going to show you…
What’s that, you say? Well, let me tell you! It’s about the most fun trip we’ve had in a while! We drove down roads we’d never been on, saw towns and landscape we hadn’t seen and even found a place to eat that we’d never eaten at before. It was a great day and my…
Simplify! Simplify! This is the message of Henry David Thoreau in his beautiful book Walden. In it, he writes of giving up all his worldly belongings and traveling to the woods of Massachusetts to build a cabin, live from the land and meditate. We do not have to go to this extreme to become close…
Let’s cut to the chase. Minimizing takes setting emotions and attachments to material things aside. That’s not always easy to do and some can’t manage to do it at all. Our Attachment to Stuff Our attachment to stuff is almost always associated with memories. That picture your son drew the first day of kindergarden. The…
Irish stew is a national dish of Ireland, and rightly so. This comforting stew is filling and delicious. A true taste of Ireland in a bowl. Depending on the county you visit or are from in Ireland, you will find a different list of ingredients for Irish Stew. For instance, it’s a bit of a…
This is a comforting soup that tastes great right out of the pot, but even better the next day. And, especially if you live in the Midwest and have fallen into lower temps again, hot soup is definitely a great option for lunch or dinner. It’s a great appetizer, but pair it with some Irish…
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy bread to make that doesn’t require any yeast, it looks like you’ve found it. I make this bread to go with whatever main dish I choose on St. Patrick’s Day, as well. We never have any left and they always want me to make it more often…