Joy Larson

Being a parent with a pile of kids, I long for weekends alone with my husband. Sometimes I think back to the days before kids and the free time we had to spend together. We had more time and money back then for each other and for romance. Now, whenev

I have a confession to make. For the past month or so I have been indulging in the best cheeseburger and fries I’ve ever had. I am feeling a little bit guilty about not sharing, so I will let you in on my little secret. The best cheeseburger and fries I have ever eaten are from the newly reopened 9 Mile House, which is now known as the 9 Mile Roadhouse. You can still find this out of the way eatery at 28030 Old US Highway 10 West in Huson.

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I love desserts. The easier they are to make, the better. This is a super easy recipe with no baking involved! All you have to do is mix everything together and you’re done. This doesn’t get much easier for busy parents. These bars are not only delicious, but they are also pretty darn good for you. They are made with coconut oil, honey and dark chocolate - no flour, sugar or oil. So you can enjoy these bars without guilt.

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I am a big fan of easy recipes and especially easy desserts. Rice Krispie treats are one of my favorites. There aren’t too many desserts that are as easy to make or taste quite as good. So, when I found this recipe that takes Rice Krispie treats and kicks them up a notch, I just had to try them. They did not disappoint. The added chocolate and white chocolate only seem to enhance the goodness of these classic treats.

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As I have mentioned before, my husband is an ex-fly fishing guide. So, whenever I want any information on this subject, I go straight to him. It also helps that he seems to have an unhealthy obsession with fly fishing. We often joke about this, as certain times of the year I find myself a fishing widow. Of course these times coincide with the numerous fly hatches.

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Did you know there is an easier way to make homemade cookies? For years I have been spending countless minutes mixing ingredient after ingredient together to make delicious cookies for my family. If I had only known I could use half the ingredients and time to make the same baked chocolate chip delights, I could have spent so many minutes doing other things. I could have always had fresh polish on my nails, a cleaner fridge, a little more sleep or even a little more time to chat with the hubby at night.

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If your kids are like mine, then they love pizza. It doesn’t matter what kind either. For me, the easier it is to make, the better. When I found this recipe, I knew it would be great for an afterschool snack, a kid’s party or a quick dinner.

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In past years yellow ribbons were used to commemorate soldiers away at war and could be seen on almost every street. They were tied to trees, fences, mailboxes and even cars. However, today that yellow ribbon has a new meaning. Yes, thanks to The Yellow Dog Project, you can now see yellow ribbons tied to dog leashes all across the United States.

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This past weekend I attended a writer’s conference. In one of the classes that I attended, the author spoke about how everything a writer writes is important. I have to say, that I didn’t totally buy that, until today. The past year I have been blogging regularly and had considered it more of something I do for fun and a way for me to be creative, than as a way to reach people. However, today changed my opinion of blogging, and now I have bought the speaker’s words hook, line and sinker.

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I was wanting something a little different for dessert the other night, so I decided to search my favorite website Pinterest to see what I could find. I found this delicious sounding recipe that reminded me a bit of spring, thanks to the fruit. So, I whipped up this dessert and I was not disappointed. It was very simple and very delicious.  

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