Super Coziness

08 Tuesday Oct 2013

Posted by Kelli in everyday stuff, fluffin' the nest

Fall is the beginning of the cozy season. Do you agree?

Warm blankets in the evening…pots of soup and chili.

Good smelling candles or wax to warm….that smell like cider.

I am a summertime girl…all the way, but fall has my heart too.

Fall is full of super coziness. Fall is all about home. Fall is when you enjoy the labors of the summer…in the things that you have canned.

I hope that your fall has started off in a cozy fashion. It’s just now cooling off in the Ozarks. For some reason it makes us kind of giddy when the temps drop. Maybe it’s the anticipation of the holiday season and precious family time. Whatever it is, Dirt Roaders, I hope that you are enjoying the super coziness. We are.

Knitting a scarf, (not really)

mmmMonday! Italian Roast Beef (in the Crock Pot!)

07 Monday Oct 2013

Posted by Kelli in Culinary Style, Yum for the Tum

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Hey Dirt Roaders! How was your weekend? I hope that all was well and good. Ours was great! We had a little weekend away for business and fun. I did a little junking and a little shopping and now it’s time to get back down to business at The Farmhouse. Soooo…that brings us to mmmMonday! once again. One of our readers brought this recipe to my attention the other day. I am so excited that she did. It’s an oldie but a very goodie! Thank you Kathleen!

This recipe is so simple. It’s so very simple that you don’t even need a list of ingredients or directions. It’s basically a chuck roast, pepperoncini peppers and your Crock Pot. You cook it until fork tender and then eat it on hoagie buns. How wonderful is that?

Today I did add a little extra to mine. Some of us gals from church make this and add a little Italian dressing. Either way I’m sure that it will be out of this world. I also added a bit of beef base and some black pepper to both sides of the meat. I’m thinking that I may cook down some garden green beans later, after all…living in a hotel for a few days….healthy eating isn’t always at the top of the list. I’m looking forward to smelling this cook today…while I am free to do other things. I have a bit of a crush on my Crock Pot. (Actually…I own three…and a Slow Cooker.) 😉

The little bread board that you see in these shots is a sweet ebay win from my husband. I had actually found it and put it on the watch list…and he bid on it for me. I love it! It possesses lots of character. Those are exactly the kinds of treasures that I enjoy. The Mr. said that someone probably made it in shop class. (He assumes this…because he made one when he was in school.) How funny. Well…wherever it came from…I love it…and I love the fact that my Mr.” gets me. ” I’m also thankful that he took that shop class all those years ago. Winky-wink…..he helps me with my projects!

Well, Dirt Roaders….I hope that this recipe is helpful….if you didn’t already have it. I know it’s a little late in the day for your to fire up a roast….but maybe one day this week? Isn’t it fun when the weather starts to change and when you gather in of the evening…you have supper cooking away!? It’s just pretty cozy.

Gazing lovingly at my Crock Pot. (not really)

Happy mmmMonday!

Relax!

04 Friday Oct 2013

Posted by Kelli in heart and soul, livin' a little healthy

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What relaxes you? A few days away? A bubble bath? A stroll through an antique store? A good book and an old quilt? All of the above?

Whatever it is…..it’s the weekend. Take some time apart for you. God approves of rest and happiness for our bodies. He knows that this world can be crazy and hectic. He loves us…..and wants us…..to love us too. How do I know? It’s all in His word.

We have had a crazy few months at The Farmhouse. Some of the things that keep me sane are God’s word and little mini vacations. A few minutes with my arms around my husband and children or a laugh with a friend. These are little moments of goodness that keep us going. They are gifts from the Creator…when we are dealing with cancer in our loved ones or hospital stays or financial troubles.

Life is full of hard things….but it’s also full of wonderful things too. We all go through hard times….but we need to remember to look around…and to take the time to relax and enjoy.

God thinks that you are awesome, Dirt Roaders. After all…..He made you…..in His image.

Please take time for you….and enjoy a little mini vacation.

Blogging from my phone, (because I’m relaxing today.)

Kelli xoxoxo

A Little Instagram for You

01 Tuesday Oct 2013

Posted by Kelli in everyday stuff, fluffin' the nest

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Do you follow us on Instagram? If not…really…you should. It’s great fun. You can find me at alongthedirtroad. Can one be addicted to Instagram? I’m just kidding. It is super fun though. You can be a preacher, a farmer, a foodie, a decorator or all of the above and find something of interest on Instagram.

If you follow me there….these pictures might bore you. I’m sorry. I just thought that it would be fun to show the other folks some images from day to day life on Instagram. So…here it goes. A little less talking and a whole lot more scrolling.