Mooooooove Over 1000 Calories and Make Way for Skinny Cow

January 27, 2010 By A Cowboy's Wife 547 Comments

One of the hardest things for me to find in my quest to get fit, is healthier sweet treats that are actually good and I’ve tried a lot. I had the chance to try Skinny Cow a long time ago and have been hooked ever since! Have you tried it? I LOVE the… [Continue Reading]

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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

July 12, 2009 By A Cowboy's Wife 324 Comments

I’ve made DiGornio Pizza with BLT Topping, South of the Border Chicken and Pasta Skillet, and today I bring you Creamy Chicken Pot Pie.    This was an easy meal and was wondering how all the kiddos would react since the mixed vegetables but they LOVED it. In fact, my husband who wasn’t hungry at… [Continue Reading]

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One Stop, 2 Weeks and South of the Border Chicken and Pasta Skillet

July 2, 2009 By A Cowboy's Wife 12 Comments

I am loving this menu planning! It’s no wonder so many people do it. It really simplifies the whole shopping and cooking process. I’m really bad about just buying whatever I see whether we need it or not but I told myself I was gonna stick to the 2-week menu planner shopping list from… [Continue Reading]

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Kraft and Sam’s Club Make Menu Planning a Breeze

June 28, 2009 By A Cowboy's Wife 8 Comments

Menu planning is essential for keeping your pantry stocked and budget in check. I don’t know about you guys but with the kids out for Summer, they are eating EVERYTHING in sight which means I’m spending more on food. I’m terrible at menu planning and prefer to fly by the seat of my… [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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