Joy Larson
Joy Larson was raised in Montana, is a graduate of the University of Montana, mother of four, animal lover and writer.
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Black Thursday – Is it Too Soon Missoula?
The word on the street is that Black Friday is getting a bit of an early start this year. It seems that Target, Toys R Us and Walmart are all starting their Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving Day.
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Two Taboos in One Week You Can Do in Your Car
This Thursday and Friday you have permission to do the things you love, but are a bit taboo, to do in your car. I know I am guilty of doing both of these things.
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Roadkill and the Rut in Montana
Almost everyone knows that we are smack dab in the middle of hunting season right now, but did you know that it is also the rut?
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How I Spent $100,000 in One Day – The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
You may be thinking to yourself that I am a very wealthy person in order to just blow $100,000 in a single day, however you would be wrong. I am just an average working mom and our household income is probably the median for Missoula. So, you may be wondering then just how I was able to burn through that kind of money in a single 24-hour period.
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Easy Crockpot Roast
My kids are a pack of carnivores. So, I end up cooking meat every night for dinner. I am always trying to find new recipes for meat to help feed these ravenous kids. This recipe is not only easy, it's delicious too.
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Did You Survive Election Day? One Man Almost Didn’t
I get a little verclempt, my heart starts racing, my palms get sweaty and I even get a little choked up when I vote. However, I wouldn’t consider it a life or death experience. But one Michigan man did.
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Why I Love and Hate Daylight Saving
Am I the only one who has a love-hate relationship with daylight saving time?
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Easiest Cookies Ever
These cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious.
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Top 5 Candies You Should Steal From Your Kid’s Halloween Bucket
Here's a list of my favorite candies. Did your favorite make it?
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Do You NaNoWriMo?
NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. Coincidentally, November is that month.
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November 1 – The Best Day of a Woman’s Life?
This is a day that I had no idea even existed, but I am very glad it does. November 1 is National Men Make Dinner Day.
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Missoula – Are You Ready for Winter?
Am I the only one who wants to play hookie from work at least one day this week? This early snowfall is making me want to stay home and curl up with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book in front of a roaring fire.