I am a married mom of 2 with 2 grown stepkids also. I love my family and nothing makes me happier then when I make a recipe and they love it and request it over and over again :) I love to cook in my slow cooker! But I also love to try new weight friendly recipes. One of my fears is pie dough, but I try every year. Still haven't perfected but I'm getting there! Letting the kids help with what they can. It make them happy and in turn makes us happy :) When my stepson asks me to make his favorite meal instead of buying him a birthday present. Plus he has his top 3 favorites, woo hoo. Wow, way to many to list.