What is Crockpot Empire?

What exactly is Crockpot Empire, some of you may still be asking? I want to use Crockpot Empire to personally share the tools I use to make it through the day, whether it be a quick and delicious recipe, my outfit of the day, my favorite lip color or mascara, how I stay healthy and fit (some days are easier than others!!!), or simply the grace God has given me to be better than I was yesterday. That’s the E M P I R E. When I started this blogging journey, the name Crockpot Empire was chosen to empower and inspire women including my own self. Somewhere I could hold myself accountable, making sure I get to the gym on the days I just don’t feel like it or am “too busy,” a place to inspire myself and find my creativity, and a website that could prove that just because we are mom’s doesn’t mean you have to wear yoga pants and sport mom jeans. I promise, I wear my fair share of yoga pants and Patagonia’s, but the day’s when I do my hair and make up, get dressed and style myself, are the day’s that make me feel truly empowered! An E M P R E S S if you will! So, whether you are a soccer mom, a student trying to find your way through college or a grandmother, I want you to know you are a total bombshell and you can do it all with a crockpot, some lipstick, and a good pair of heels! With almost two full-time job’s (albeit, I do make my own schedule!), a toddler, and so many extra-curricular activities, it’s hard to maintain a household, get the laundry done, do the dishes, make the beds and fulfill all the roles that are expected of me like being a wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. So, to have dinner on the table every morning, afternoon and evening is an insane task. Hence, where my love of a crockpot came from! It’s more than just a kitchen tool, it’s a way of life! And although it may sound old school, but I am bringing the crockpot new school style! The Crockpot is the main element, because I love cooking. Years ago, I began to experiment creating dishes that were easy, coupled with minimal ingredients, so you don’t have to spend your whole paycheck at the grocery store, but still can enjoy a delicious and healthy meal. I really have a passion for creating healthier recipes that help fuel our bodies rather than the typical cream of chicken soup recipes that are all over the internet. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a good cream of something in a crockpot (and you will find plenty of those here!), but you will also find new age recipes that are healthy and delicious ways the crockpot can help feed your families! Kate and I want to make it easy for you to put dinner on the table, so you have more time for Y O U!I thank God for ya’ll every day and for helping make my dreams come true. You reading this inspires me to be better, write more and make you proud. I appreciate you stopping by more than you know. I hope you continue to find this little space on the internet, a comforting place and an escape for you, if only for a moment!