Category Archives: Family

Devil’s Tower

Both hubby and I had been to Devil’s Tower when we were kids and loved it. We decided to make a stop at Devil’s Tower on our trip from the Black Hills to the Quigley Shoot. Devil’s Tower is located … Continue reading

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Harney Peak

While we were planning our trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, we decided as a family that we wanted to climb Harney Peak. Harney Peak is the highest point in the state of South Dakota. In fact, it … Continue reading

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Badlands

On our trip to Quigley, we spent a day in the Badlands of South Dakota. As a kid we sent a week every summer camping on the Conata Basin. My parents actually spend their honeymoon camping and shooting prairie dogs in … Continue reading

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Making Lip Balm

I love my essential oils. I have been working hard at replacing many of the health and beauty products we buy with ones that we make. I finally decided to take on lip balm. I bought 50 of the cute … Continue reading

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Amazon reviews 

My friend Julie recently posted on Facebook about all the free and nearly free things she gets in exchange for her honest and unbiased reviews. I was intrigued. After some advice from Julie I signed up on a couple different … Continue reading

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Quigley 2015 Recap

On June 20 and 21 my hubby and I competed in the 24th Annual Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match in Forsyth, Montana. Brent, the kids and I arrived on Tuesday mid afternoon after spending a long weekend (that was far … Continue reading

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Gnocchi

Last night we made ricotta gnocchi. All I can say is wow! It was so quick and easy! Much faster than potato gnocchi-which mind you I have only made once, so I am not writing it off. But at 7:30 … Continue reading

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My Cow

Wow, It seems that I have completely forgotten about this blog…well, it is my goal to get back at it. We just-well two weeks ago, got home from a trip to the Black Hills and the Quigley Shoot in Eastern … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day

Today we celebrate our fathers. I get to celebrate so many amazing men in my life. My dad, Harold, who has been there for me for as long as I can remember. He married my mom when I was 3. … Continue reading

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Fugal Friday

I’m going to try to share tips and frugal finds each week (TRY). No matter what, we all (well, almost all) like to save money. Whether it’s a fantastic thrift store find or something that you can make yourself it … Continue reading

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