Where Did March Go? Cozy Nights & Big Decisions
Good morning, friends!
Can you believe it’s already March 19th, 2026? I truly don’t know where this month has gone, but it feels like it just flew right past me. March has been a pretty good month overall—minus being sick at the beginning. That little bout of norovirus really took it out of me, and if I’m being honest, I still feel like I’m dealing with some of the aftereffects. It sure does make you appreciate feeling normal again!
Lately, I’ve had vacation plans on my mind quite a bit. We’ve been looking forward to this trip for a while now, but with everything going on—especially those long airport security lines—it’s made things feel a little uncertain. I have a feeling Jessica might decide not to go, and while I would definitely be disappointed, I completely understand. The last thing anyone wants is to end up stuck far from home dealing with travel chaos.
We do have Broadway show tickets that are non-refundable, but at the end of the day, peace of mind matters more. For now, we’re just taking it one day at a time and playing it by ear as the trip gets closer.
On the home front, I’ll admit—I’ve been slacking a bit on my journal for Moira. I haven’t worked on it in what feels like forever, and I am definitely behind. I’ve decided that Saturday is the day I’m going to sit down and really focus, with a goal of getting at least three spreads done. Sometimes you just have to gently push yourself back into those creative habits, right? I really don’t want May to sneak up on me and I’m nowhere near finished!
The good news is, I’ve been staying consistent with my blog, and that feels really good. At least one thing is right on track!
And let me tell you—there’s something extra comforting about knowing dinner is already taken care of. Tonight, Mr. C has a roast with vegetables cooking in the crockpot, and I am so looking forward to it. There’s just nothing like a hearty, home-cooked meal simmering all day to make everything feel a little more cozy and calm.
Before you go, I’d love it if you’d leave a comment and let me know you stopped by. It always means so much to hear from you.
I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day!
—Karen 💛
Easy Crockpot Beef Roast (Comfort Food Classic)
Ingredients:
- 1 beef chuck roast (3–4 lbs)
- 4–5 potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3–4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place the potatoes, carrots, and onion in the bottom of your crockpot.
- Set the roast on top of the vegetables.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix over the roast.
- Add minced garlic, then pour the beef broth around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours (or high for 4–5 hours).
- Once done, shred or slice the roast and serve with the vegetables and juices.
Tip: Serve with warm rolls or cornbread to soak up all that delicious flavor!
