Healthy Cranberry Oatmeal Clusters

March 10, 2010 By A Cowboy's Wife 7 Comments

In my goal to be fit, not only am I working out to the Your Shape Wii Game, I’m also eating things healthier when I can.  Trying to find healthy substitutions to replace the easy accessible junk food can prove to be difficult at times.  I realized that trying to find prepackaged healthy food was… [Continue Reading]

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Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bakes

August 31, 2009 By A Cowboy's Wife 10 Comments

This is one of the treat recipes that my mom grew up with. They are so easy to make and easy on the budget. They were always a big hit when her Mom made them, and they didn’t last very long around their house. They bring her back such good memories so I’m happy to… [Continue Reading]

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Must Have Staples to Add Flavor and Cut Costs

March 10, 2009 By A Cowboy's Wife 7 Comments

You might be surprised to know that there was a time when we had to send our kids off to their grandparent’s due to lack of food and money.  It was hard and I never want to revisit that time again but it did teach me something.  It taught me to stock up on the… [Continue Reading]

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Quaker Oats Contest – Help the Hungry

January 23, 2009 By A Cowboy's Wife 8 Comments

You can’t get much more of a hearty breakfast than oatmeal, and I have a great recipe to get you on the right track, Banana Nut Oatmeal, using Quaker Oats of course.  Eating Oatmeal also helps fight cardiovascular disease so it’s a great habit to start.
It’s no surprise to me that Quaker is bringing you… [Continue Reading]

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Old Fashion Banana Nut Oatmeal

November 11, 2008 By A Cowboy's Wife 6 Comments

This is a very good and healthy breakfast which I am trying implement more and more with my all the family but specifically my toddler. Oatmeal is a good source of fiber and is excellent for the heart! There are gazillions of oatmeal variations out there but today I bring you some simple… [Continue Reading]

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The Best Oatmeal Cake Ever

November 4, 2008 By A Cowboy's Wife 25 Comments

This oatmeal cake is the best ever and this is coming from someone who not a big fan of oatmeal.  Not only that, it is very popular among the men.  This was something that I cooked for the cowboys and they would tell my husband how much they enjoyed the dessert.  I personally think it… [Continue Reading]

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