Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Feb 1, 2012, 8:35 pm
When I say that Truett loves his Kidz Gear headphones, it’s an understatement.  Not only does he love them, he has become obsessed with them.   He came home yesterday from school at 3:30, put them on, and literally wore them the rest of the night.  He probably took them off for maybe 30 minute...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Feb 1, 2012, 12:21 pm
Goat cheese is definitely a type of cheese that had never made it to our table in 18+ years, until the end of 2011.  Chavrie, the #1 go-to folks for America’s freshest goat cheese, sent my family some to try and I have to say, I didn’t expect me or my bunch to like it all, but 3 of out 5 of us ...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Feb 1, 2012, 1:10 am
Tax time is fun huh?  Ummmm, no, not when your receipts are kept in a large tote like this…… But if you’re smart, you’ll invest in a Neat Receipts unit – NeatDesk.  I am in love with this document scanner.  It’s fast, it’s simple, and it’s smart!  I had seen a million times and ...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Jan 29, 2012, 10:32 pm
When you meet and marry your husband the way I did, nobody expects you to stay married. Nobody.  And when you marry a cowboy, it makes for an interesting ride full of ups, downs, and even a few “bucked off” moments.  Through it all though, you remember why you married and how love & vows playe...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Jan 29, 2012, 7:00 am
This craft project was way easier than I thought it would be and went much faster too.  We used a cricut to put names on these mini mailboxes for Truett’s pre-k class for Valentine’s Day.   When my older boys were little, I would put together gift sacks for each kid in their class, for each h...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Jan 28, 2012, 12:33 am
Do you have an awesome product that belongs on Walmart’s shelves?  Well if so, you have got to check out  ‘Get On the Shelf‘!  Walmart recently launched an exciting opportunity, giving you the chance to have your product sold in Walmart’s stores! Have you been in the kids department late...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Jan 18, 2012, 1:28 pm
Every since I started meal planning, I have been coming up with really easy, budget friendly recipes like these creamy chicken enchiladas.  I have only been cooking one big meal a day, the 5 O’Clock meal, these days, the only meal that we are all together for. And remember, it’s proven that hav...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Jan 17, 2012, 1:22 pm
Quick and easy; that seems to be our food motto these days.  With Church & school functions, work, and sports, making a ham and cheese calzone is just one of the easy recipes I’ve been cooking up lately.    It’s a meal that to grab and go which we frequently do with basketball season in full...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Jan 11, 2012, 12:03 am
Meat and taters….that seems to be the heart of our meals most days so making sure I can make them taste good all the time becomes a challenge.  I’ve baked them with Ranch dip, mashed them with butter and cheese, and done just about everything else I can think.  One of our most favorite ways to...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Jan 9, 2012, 6:24 pm
Slow Cooked Ribs…mmmmm, sounds heavenly huh?  Well, my guys thought so!  I watched them devour these ‘fattier than I’d like ribs’ that took 14 hours to cook, while I happily savored every moment of my taters. I’m making every effort to make my crockpot feel loved.  I’ve always used i...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Jan 9, 2012, 9:23 am
While I didn’t do much in the blogosphere in 2011, it was one of my most cherished years.  I was there for my kids.  I was there for every single moment that was important to them and me.  A few ‘little moments’ that meant the world to me throughout 2011 include: Seeing my son be
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Jan 7, 2012, 11:59 am
My first week’s meal plan worked out really great!  While I didn’t enjoy sitting down to plan the meals, I did enjoy seeing your guesses, seeing what I actually spent, and not having to worry about what to cook each night of the week.  So before we get to week two’s meal plan, let’s find o...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Jan 2, 2012, 1:50 am
In honor of National Oatmeal Month, I thought I’d round a few of my favorite oatmeal recipes for you, many of which are healthy, with a couple (or 3 or 4 or 5) being indulgent.  If you don’t follow these blogs, you should definitely add them to your weekly reading.  They tell great stories, sh...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Jan 1, 2012, 9:50 pm
Personal Finance is 80 percent Behavior and Only 20 percent Head Knowledge January 1st marks our first day on the Dave Ramsey Financial plan.  After seeing where we spent our money in 2011, we knew we needed to make some changes if we were gonna survive in this economy with 3 kids, 2 of which
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Dec 31, 2011, 7:00 am
2011 has been full of ups and even more downs.  Me and the family have been focusing on each-other and our future for the past couple of months and plan to start 2012 fresh in all areas, including financially.  We are starting Dave Ramsey’s financial plan beginning of 2012 and that means cutting...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Dec 8, 2011, 12:32 pm
One of the pains that I have to deal with here on the ranch, is the lovely hard-water spots on my dishes.  I was always looking for that next product to eliminate them but man, it can get pricey.   I was talking to a gal, probably in her 60′s, who was telling me that she had the same issue but ...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Dec 2, 2011, 10:55 am
I received a google alert, coming from a forum, where there was a discussion about me.  It’s funny really, why would people I don’t know have a discussion about little ol’ me, but they were and it revolved around my noticeable absence in the blogosphere.  Now I could have gotten upset about ...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Nov 29, 2011, 3:41 pm
There are a zillion causes worth contributing to this holiday season and the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program is one of them. This year, Huffy will donate $15,000 to the Toys for Tots program when they reach 40,000 Facebook fans.  They still have a lot of ‘Likes’ to go and really need your su...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Nov 10, 2011, 12:30 am
The Walmart Black Friday ad is THE ad that is highly anticipated at this time of year.  It’s usually leaked early but Walmart has done the leaking this year!  Below you’ll find just some of the specials you can during the black friday shopping day so enjoy and spend wisely!!  We love to buy n...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Nov 8, 2011, 11:22 pm
With basketball season in full bloom, dinner starts to become much later in the evening, and that means finding easy meal solutions to get the family fed before it’s already time to hit the hay.  We often look for recipes via the Internet, cookbooks, and our friends but don’t forget about the b...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Nov 4, 2011, 5:29 pm
Check out who got Football Hero at Highland. Yep, my son Tyler. We are very proud of him! I thought I’d share a few photos and my speech. Each Senior parent was allowed 1 minute to say something to/about their Senior. Here’s what I wrote: I have to admit, I sometimes wondered what kind of
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Nov 2, 2011, 8:40 am
If you’re anxiously awaiting for the Black Friday ad from Walmart like I am, then you must do one of two things; Sign up for the Walmart Email by November 7th or “Like” Walmart’s Facebook page and you’ll be among the first to preview the Black Friday ad! What are you hoping will be on
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Nov 2, 2011, 1:14 am
I will just die if y’alls sink doesn’t ever get like this!!  Between everyday cooking and dyes I use for projects & cakes, my sink can get quite messy, actually, flat out gross.   And I’ll admit, there are times when I let things sit in the sink for a day and it begins to stain...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 26, 2011, 8:42 pm
I’ve mentioned this on facebook before but if you’re looking for a wax warmer and can’t afford that other brand, I highly suggest you give Better Homes and Gardens wax warmers a try!!  They are VERY affordable, in fact less than half the price of those ones, the scents are sooo budget friendl...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 26, 2011, 8:25 pm
Can you believe that November is around the corner and that means Thanksgiving!  I wanted to share some tips with you to help get your home ready for the holidays when we all know that at some point, company will come over! One of my favorite things to keep on hand are the Clorox Wipes. 
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 26, 2011, 1:53 pm
Well, these Halloween Black Cat Cookies are FAR from perfect but they were definitely a LOT of fun to make!   They are a little time consuming but it’s something that you should plan to spend an entire morning or day doing.  And I recommend that you make a plan, read all the directions first, a...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 16, 2011, 10:22 pm
For years I have struggled with my Faith.  It’s been a spiritual and mental battle with myself that left me with anger, lots of questions, and a never-ending desire to be at peace. This weekend, I took a Walk to Emmaus, a spiritual walk with myself, my sisters, and the Lord.   Those of you who&...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 13, 2011, 11:30 am
Just wanted to give you a friendly reminder about Walmart’s Layaway.  They brought it back for the holidays and it begins on Monday, October 17th.  While there are a few rules to keep in mind, it’s still a great time to put something on layaway and have that option to pay it out.  Here are
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Oct 12, 2011, 12:35 pm
Recently, my son’s Sophomore class held a ‘county fair‘ for their fundraiser. Each pair of students were responsible for coming up with their booth. My son and his friend decided on the baseball throw game and we were in charge of coming up with the bottles. Now I searched and searched the int...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Oct 5, 2011, 11:09 pm
My husband is a pretty great fella.  He’s always done more than what I think most husbands do and cooking is no exception.  He loves to cook breakfast for us and he loves to make his beans in the slow cooker.   We cook beans and tortillas quite often because it’s a filler and it’s cheap. ...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 30, 2011, 1:53 pm
In honor of National Hispanic Month, I decided to make Barbacoa.   When I googled some Barbacoa recipes, I noticed that almost of them used butt roast but that isn’t how we make it.   We use Cacheta de Res, aka, Beef Cheeks and this is the only way I’ve known how to make it.  And in actuali...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 29, 2011, 9:16 am
Another craft y’all! I’ve actually seen these type of bird seed ornaments before but had never made them so when I was sent the supplies to create some food for the birds, me and Truett went to town! He had a blast helping me and loved seeing them hang from the tree. He sits by the window and wa...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 28, 2011, 10:29 pm
I’ve been trying to think of some crafts to do lately and when I sat down tonight, I kept thinking about those pom pom gloves I saw in the store the other day.  You know the ones right?  They are your team colors and will be great for teams that go into the cold, specifically into the playoffs.�...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 26, 2011, 11:48 am
Makeup is a wonderful thing ain’t it?  If you have seen me without makeup, you probably asked if I was sick, believe me, I’ve gotten that a million times. I NEED makeup so I love getting to try different pieces.  Recently I tried Maybelline’s Runway Inspired look for under $25 bucks at Walma...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 25, 2011, 11:30 pm
Oh man, making a car themed cake was more of a task than I thought but I have narrowed my issues down to a couple of things that I’ll get to a little later.  Truett turned 5 years old today and all I could think about was when my two oldest were that age…and how grown they are now.  That means...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 25, 2011, 11:30 pm
I cannot believe Truett turned 5 today.  Wow, how time flies!! He’s such a big boy and was so excited about today.  I made him an awesome car themed cake and he got some cool gifts.  Aside from his presents, I wanted to share, with you, his party. I went to Walmart and bought all sorts of good...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 22, 2011, 1:54 pm
I love to cook and I love to find new recipes, but life doesn’t always give me the time and resources for either. There are simply days when I don’t have the time to find something new to cook up or forget the grocery list on the kitchen table when I’m headed to the grocery store. However, I h...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 15, 2011, 7:39 pm
Finding ways to cut costs is essential in today’s economy.  Walmart has launched a new app on their facebook page called Nice Save.  You’ll be faced with a new challenge every few weeks and everyone will submit their solutions. It’s all in Walmart’s effort to offer low prices and low cost ...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 13, 2011, 3:28 pm
For a couple of years now, Toby has wore his glasses to play football.  He’s used those rubber tie things to go around his head to keep them on but having worn glasses for many years, I know that regardless of how secure your glasses may seem to be, any sort of bump moves them just a tad.  Can y...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Sep 6, 2011, 6:30 pm
Puns are fun huh! Eggs are a staple in our home and man do we go through them like water.  We do supper and desserts with them but our top uses revolve around breakfast and snacks. My two oldest boys are 18 and 15.  They are athletic and know that eggs are a great source of protein which they ver...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 5, 2011, 4:22 pm
All my boys have chores every day, mostly at the barn, and Truett is no exception.  As soon as we tell him it’s time, he usually walks to the barn.   Sometimes we walk, sometimes we drive but he always walks.  I think if he ever figures out how to ride that bike of his on
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Sep 2, 2011, 2:01 pm
that I started A Cowboy’s Wife back up.  I have to say, it’s a pretty great feeling to hear the talk and get email after email asking me to bring it back…..and because I love everyone so much, I did. I’ve said it before but for over a year, I was burnt out, which led
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Aug 21, 2011, 8:34 pm
For the first time in 5 years, all of my boys will be in school.  Tyler is a Senior, Toby a Sophomore, and Truett a Pre-k’r.  It’s a bittersweet moment you know?  The youngest is growing up and one will be graduating.  It’s surreal to me right now and all I can think about tonight...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Aug 18, 2011, 10:56 pm
If you pay real close attention to the things that go on in your life, you’ll notice that things will come to you when they are meant to.  Or at least that’s how I’m seeing it lately.  Just when I need a sign for whatever reason, it has come.  Recently I was reached out to by a beautiful, k...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Aug 18, 2011, 10:56 pm
If you pay real close attention to the things that go on in your life, you’ll notice that things will come to you when they are meant to.  Or at least that’s how I’m seeing it lately.  Just when I need a sign for whatever reason, it has come.  Recently I was reached out to
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Aug 10, 2011, 1:55 pm
A while back Walmart flew me to Bentonville (their headquarters) to create some easy meal solutions.  They filmed a few of us Walmart Moms buying ingredients and making our recipes and today, I have both the recipe and video for you; Grilled Flank Steak with Lime. Warning: I’m terrible on video. ...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Aug 1, 2011, 10:49 am
I am SOOO stinkin’ excited that all three of my boys will be in school. Truett heads to Pre-K this year, Tyler is a senior, and Toby is a sophomore. This means me and my man will be alone for the first time in years!!!!!  Anyways, it’s that time again to do school shopping and
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Aug 1, 2011, 10:49 am
I am SOOO stinkin’ excited that all three of my boys will be in school. Truett heads to Pre-K this year, Tyler is a senior, and Toby is a sophomore. This means me and my man will be alone for the first time in years!!!!!  Anyways, it’s that time again to do school shopping and in order to beat ...
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Lori F. posted an article on A Cowboy's Wife - Aug 1, 2011, 9:51 am
Walmart wants your feedback when it comes to dogs and their food.  We have always bought Ol’Roy ourselves in the biggest bag possible, usually 50lbs.  In fact, when we got Rambo, we bought some ‘high-end’ food that was small bites for his little teeth and you know what? He would not eat it. ...
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Lori F. posted an article on My Wooden Spoon - Aug 1, 2011, 9:51 am
Walmart wants your feedback when it comes to dogs and their food.  We have always bought Ol’Roy ourselves in the biggest bag possible, usually 50lbs.  In fact, when we got Rambo, we bought some ‘high-end’ food that was small bites for his little teeth and you know what? He would not eat it. ...
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