Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Nov 6, 2009, 11:04 am
Especially in these hard times. I remember having to make small monthly payments on everything in order to afford anything. While I really don’t condone opening credit (we pay everything cash),...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Nov 5, 2009, 5:00 am
With the FTC “laying down the law” on us bloggers, it’s time to clean up and refine your disclosure policy. While it’s perfectly okay to have a generic statement as your discl...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Nov 4, 2009, 5:00 am
You had to know that some kind of horse would be included in my gift roundup this year didn’t you?!  Can you imagine the excitement on Truett’s face when Blaze trots up? Radio Flyer has s...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Nov 4, 2009, 5:00 am
Pound cake is one of my favorite desserts. There is something about that buttery taste that just melts in taste buds!  You can also make in a variety of ways guaranteeing satisfaction with just about...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 30, 2009, 6:00 am
I had an interesting discussion with some folks the other night and one of the main topics that came up was, “How much would you sell your blog for?”  One said $1500, one said $5000, and ...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 30, 2009, 5:00 am
I said yesterday’s cute Witches Brooms would be my last Halloween food but…syyyyyke.  I couldn’t resist posting these cute mummy dogs!!  Tell me those are not cute, I dare you!  A...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 29, 2009, 5:00 am
One last Halloween treat for you guys!   These Witches Brooms are cute and tasty!  One recommendation would be to use your own peanut butter cookie dough recipe or even the store bought roll.  Thi...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 28, 2009, 11:47 pm
~~from another time, hands as fine as the dealer in reno…..(name that song) This is my man.  I know, he’s hot.  Thank you.  I was going to blog something else today but because I got c...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 27, 2009, 6:00 am
EDITED: From the folks at Lightscoop!! If anyone reading this would like to try out lightscoop, we are happy to offer a discount. For 10% off when you purchase Lightscoop – use code TNEWFOLPROMO...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 27, 2009, 5:00 am
I’ve made Chicken and Dumplings from scratch before but to be honest, it’s not worth the extra time in my opinion. In fact, check out this post on an attempt to make them from scratch and ...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 23, 2009, 12:34 am
Pizza is like the best ever food invention. You can eat it cold, hot, with meats, vegetables, and even as a dessert.  When I was asked if I wanted to try the new Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 22, 2009, 9:36 am
The Kitchenaid Stand Mixer is my most favorite small appliance in my kitchen.  It’s been with me a long time and just recently got me through 6 batches of fried pie dough…all within minut...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 22, 2009, 6:00 am
Bloggers all over face the same problem. A great idea, a great blog that isn’t translating into a great moneymaker. Most bloggers first reach for Google Adsense and affiliate links. Both tools are a...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 21, 2009, 5:00 am
More Halloween Treats!  Boo babies–Now tell me those aren’t the cutest things ever!  Pretty simple to make too! INGREDIENTS 1 pkg. Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cookies White Chocolate M...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 20, 2009, 11:59 pm
Remember when I wrote about the Living in HD Community the other day. I about died when around 2hrs later, Fedex showed up at my doorstep with some papers.  Papers telling me our family was chosen as...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 14, 2009, 5:00 am
Mom has made this Baked Ziti forever, or it feels like it anyways, and hopefully it will become one of your favorites!  Just looking at it makes me drool!  Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 lb. lean ground bee...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 14, 2009, 1:01 am
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 13, 2009, 5:00 am
You’ve seen inspired handbags and clothing but what about gourmet food?  Oh, you better believe it’s out there! In fact, I had THE BEST chef inspired gourmet food line, Beverly Hills Kitc...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 12, 2009, 6:00 am
Okay, so these actually that spooky because I do have a toddler in the house and all you know.  I love Halloween decorations and that spider below has got to be my all time favorite!  My mom has on ...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 12, 2009, 5:00 am
I have this little booklet full of recipes you can make using Carnation Evaporated Milk and what do you think my kids chose?  Yep, fudge.  Of course they would because even though the pear pie and q...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 11, 2009, 11:05 pm
The Toilet Wand Kit.  Yeah, I said it and do you blame me?? I live with 4 males you know so how can I not love something that cleans my toilet and then allows me throw the cleaning head away without ...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 8, 2009, 5:00 am
Republished post but one I thought might be helpful to some…. I get asked this question a million times so I thought it was high time I answer it.  It’s super easy to create a banner.  Just...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 7, 2009, 10:35 am
Isn’t it weird how the look & feel of something can motivate you to do something.  Silly really because it makes me feel materialistic and I am not that way at all.  But there’s somethin...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 7, 2009, 8:57 am
The weather’s turning cooler, the leaves are falling, and the soups are cookin’. There’s something about tater soup that comforts me. Maybe because it’s tasty or maybe it̵...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 7, 2009, 6:00 am
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 6, 2009, 8:49 am
Whether you’re a photography buff or hobbyist at heart, I have the perfect community for you to be a part of;  Clickin Moms.  Not just for moms mind you but for all women who share the same pa...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 6, 2009, 5:00 am
Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day so please don’t skip out on it!  It’s what gives you that much needed boost to get going and last through the morning.  I know that ...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 5, 2009, 8:17 am
I’m lousy at hosting parties. I’ve never been around that sort of thing so I’ve never been real sure of how to set things up. Thankfully I have a cousin who is good at it.  I figure...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 5, 2009, 7:42 am
Yesterday I went to see Julie & Julia with 3 lovely ladies. After that we got pedicures. It was my first time actually and it was fabulous. What I realized though, is that it’s something that I...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 2, 2009, 8:43 am
Grab something to munch on and read this week’s blogger bunch! So many great posts to share with you today from fabulous bloggers but I’m first gonna remind you of some important ones tha...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 2, 2009, 5:00 am
Fall marks the time of year where the cold keeps you in and the cooking begins. I love this time of year because it means soup, warm treats, and hot cocoa. Everyone knows that Pumpkin pies are popul...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 1, 2009, 5:00 am
This is an opportunity more for the people who don’t have a blog and need a little extra cash.  Inbox-Dollars was featured on Good Morning America as being a reputable money maker for SAHM’s, ret...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 1, 2009, 5:00 am
Halloween is right around the corner and I always enjoy seeing the fun and spooky food recipes for this theme!  I thought it would be fun to round up a few that I found and share them with you. If y...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 30, 2009, 8:07 am
Okay, for those of you dying to know….It’s supposed to be a Indiana Jone’s Whip! Audrey tried:) Love ya Audrey! **Sign up for 'The Roundup Newsletter'**
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 30, 2009, 5:00 am
I get several requests for “cooking for two” recipes and since I have 5, I turned to my Mom!  While most people know how to make rice krispies, I thought it would fun to share it for thos...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 29, 2009, 8:41 am
... .  I have to be honest, the first thing that actually led me to the site, was the application to become an LIHD Family.  This means, if chosen, you and your family would receive a whole sui...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 29, 2009, 5:00 am
Last year I had the honor of working with Kraft Velveeta creating the winning recipe, Shrimp Stroganoff Casserole and this year I’m honored to say I’m a VELVEETA it Kitchenista!  Me and 4...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 28, 2009, 5:00 am
I normally have guest posts on Friday but I owe Toni-Lynn (who saves TONS of money on groceries! Seriously, you’ve got to check her grocery blog out!) since I told her two+ weeks ago that I̵...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 28, 2009, 12:00 am
I’m not online as much as before and with good reason; it’s to enjoy living, family, and the simple moments that you might not see as meaningful but I do. Truett loves Max. He goes down t...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 24, 2009, 5:00 am
Be prepared to have a small email list when first starting out. It takes time to build trust with readers and it takes effort to start a list and maintain it. Lots of effort so if you can’t comm...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 23, 2009, 6:00 am
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 22, 2009, 8:13 am
2 cookbooks that you must get this season are Steamy Kitchen Cookbook-101 Asian Recipes Simple Enough for Tonight’s ... very different styles of cooking and very tasty! Jaden from Steamy Kitc...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 22, 2009, 6:00 am
I published this over two years ago but thought it would be fun to share again. I have such an appreciation for art and what this guy does…wow is all I can say. It takes a few minutes to watch...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 21, 2009, 5:00 am
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies have to be some of the BEST cookies ever.  These cookies are slightly crisp on the outside with a soft and chewy inside, full of chunks of macadamia nuts and whi...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 21, 2009, 12:51 am
I’m a firm believer of family time and one of our most favorite things to do is play games together.  Games are fun but they also encourage communication, a great way to learn sportsmanship, an...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 20, 2009, 5:00 am
THIS IS EDITED to add a change in the entry requirement, making it easier for you to nominate! READ below because you can now COMMENT to nominate a teacher! I am proud to announce that I am an MaxMom...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 18, 2009, 12:44 pm
Wow, what a steal folks. Taste of Home Magazine for only $2 for a whole year!!  Or, $4 for 2 years, $6 for 3 years, or $8 for 4 years. That’s just crazy!  It only lasts a few days so you proba...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 18, 2009, 5:00 am
You’ve been waiting all week haven’t you!  This is definitely drool worthy and is super easy to make and a great recipe for the kiddos to lend a helping hand in!  They can dip the strawb...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 17, 2009, 5:00 am
How much do you spend on your blog  a year?  Have you bought ads on blogs only to have poor results in the end, or spend money on designs & hosting fees only to find yourself in bloggers debt?  ...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 17, 2009, 5:00 am
Hungry Families  that you can help. Libby’s and Feeding America have teamed up for a virtual food drive and I volunteered to help raise money!  My goal? $1000.  Gosh, that’s a big goal...
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