Crockpot Careers

Proverbs 31:15 

She riseth also while it is yet night, 

and giveth meat to her household...

Reflections on my future:

Since schooling is behind me and I have at least one degree under my belt, I am enjoying the blessings of a full-time job, a home with my family, and all of life ahead of me! Sadly since moving home my cooking activity has reduced to almost nothing - though Mom is an incredible cook, and I have no complaints. Thankfully, all of my amazing coworkers are foodies too.

Work has taught me a lot though - including the value of time and how to prioritize and multitask efficiently.

As a full-time receptionist and now bride-to-be (Yay!), I am realizing there just aren't enough hours in the day. I get up early, I go out in the cold and snow and work an 8-hour day to get a paycheck that covers the bills, and I stash some into the bank for those future emergencies I know will come.

What being in the workforce has taught me so far: my time is worth more!

Since I strive to be a Proverbs 31 woman and as a girl dedicated to being the cook of my future home, I've rounded up recipes for my future life as a wife. But until recently, I really wasn't thinking about how much time it takes to actually cook! When I get home, the last thing I want to do is jump right up and cook. Tragic, I know. 

Because of this new revelation, I have decided to make crockpot cooking my best friend in this new step in my life. I can be a career woman and still make good food - at least there will be a valiant attempt!

Now, this is all from the perspective of a completely inexperienced college graduate who survived primarily on ground beef and potatoes during the years away at school. I have a very tiny collection of crockpot menus on Pinterest - that I started yesterday. I also have the theory that this crockpot career SHOULD work. 

I can muster enough energy in the evening or morning to throw together ingredients and let it simmer for the next 8 hours. Logically, it makes sense. I won't know what works and what doesn't until I actually make the jump, but I know what people have told me.

I'd love to hear what others have tried, succeeded or failed with on this topic! 

Proverbs 31:14 

She is like the merchants' ships; 

she bringeth her food from afar.