When I think of the Big Horn Mountains, images of lush forests, wondrous peaks, and awe-inspiring vistas comes to mind. Hiking the Big Horns evokes a sense of wonder in a world seemingly undisturbed by mankind and technology. A world full of clear water, blue skies and innumerable wildlife. Before you lace up your boots [...]
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Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us and I have a very special treat to help you celebrate! Everyone loves cupcakes and at my house they especially love the frosting! I have never been much of a cake decorator. Not for lack of trying, I just don’t have the knack. I see pretty decorated cakes, cupcakes [...]
Tex-Mex Pizza
Pizza is a staple around our house and it was a joyous occasion when I finally learned to make homemade pizza dough! Living in the middle of nowhere, we do not have pizza take out or delivery. So I learned to make it myself. Don’t be afraid of the yeast, it is not difficult and [...]
Best Hiking Near Sheridan Wyoming
Each year, people come to Sheridan, Wyoming for hiking adventure. There is something about the vast mountain views and the natural landscape that draws people here. The areas surrounding Sheridan are arguably some of the best in the world. There are places to hike on and off the trails. There are a variety of animals [...]
Top 10 Best Kitchen Gadgets
There are a few kitchen gadgets that I just can’t imagine living without. This is a short list of things from my own kitchen that I truly love and the best part is each one is under $10. After completing the list I realized all of these could be purchased for under $100! If you [...]
Valentine’s Day, the day to celebrate love
Back in the day it was dinner out and a movie for me and my husband. These days Valentine’s Day is school parties, dinner at home with the kids and usually flowers from my sweet husband. I am amazed that he manages to get fresh flowers in the middle of winter to our tiny town in Wyoming, during calving [...]
A Sheridan Cross Country Skiing Adventure the Family Will Love!
At winter’s first showing in Sheridan, snow coaxes kids outside for long days of sledding and snowball fights. However, as the winter months drag on, snow quickly loses its appeal, replaced for long days on the couch watching movies and playing video games. If your child has become resistant to enjoying the wintertime weather that [...]
Have Spring Fever? Cure it with Indoor Gardening
Winter in Sheridan brings ample cold and snow, making it the ideal location for creating winter adventures like indoor gardening. However, after several months of snowfall, the cold can get a little old. If you’re suffering from spring fever this winter, cure it with indoor gardening. Starting an indoor garden just as spring fever hits in [...]
