Joy Larson was raised in Montana, is a graduate of the University of Montana, mother of four, animal lover and writer.
Joy Larson
The Truth About Boys
As you may have noticed, I end all of my blogs with a tag line that proudly proclaims that I am the mother of four boys. I absolutely love being the mother of four boys. I wouldn’t trade them for the world.
Rice Krispies Ice Cream Cake Recipe
I ran across this recipe on Pinterest and can’t wait to try it. The combinations for this summery crunchy cake recipe are endless. This recipe can easily be manipulated to fit pretty much any one’s taste.
Cream Cheese Rhubarb Cookie Recipe
My mom has never had a green thumb. However, the one thing she could always manage to grow is rhubarb. I grew up hating rhubarb. How could something that was supposed to be a fruit be so sour? And it has the texture of celery. It’s definitely not my dream fruit.
What Country Song Are You?
Here in Montana we’re all a little country whether we like to admit it or not. It seems like every other channel on the radio is blaring a country song. I think it’s in our blood.
Easy Breakfast Sausage, Egg and Cheese Crescent Recipe
If your kids are like mine then they are tired of eating cold cereal and toasted waffles for breakfast every morning. Between me trying to get ready for work and the youngest ready for daycare, I just don’t have a ton of time in the morning to make my kids a homemade breakfast.
Check a Box and Save a Life
I remember clearly the day I got my driver’s license. I think most of us probably do. It was a very important day in our lives, a milestone of sorts. That day not only did I become a licensed driver in the state of Montana, but I also became an organ donor.
Summertime Burger and Fry Spice Recipe
During the Summer the barbecue at my house gets used every day, sometimes more than once in a day. We cook almost everything on the barbecue when the weather is hot. This is mainly because we love the taste, but it also helps to keep the house cool too, not having to turn the oven on.
What Does Missoula Want?
I love perusing Craiglist. I just never know what I’m going to find. It’s amazing what people buy, sell and just plain give away on line. My particular favorite place to go on Craigslist is to the wanted section. It intrigues me to see what people want and possibly what I have that I can get rid of.
Memorial Day Madness on the Lochsa River
My very talented husband builds raft trailers and frames for a living. He is one of many local small business owner’s making a go of it in Montana. He is also a seasoned guide. No, not a rafting guide, but a fly fishing guide. I have to admit after watching this video I’m glad that my husband rows boats down lazy Montana rivers taking people fishing than fighting against the nasty white water of t
Spring Bean Salad Recipe
Now that Spring is here it’s time for get-togethers, back yard barbecues and picnics. It seems that there’s always something that needs to be thrown together to bring for everyone to enjoy.
Fashion Goes Hunting
Thanks to my husband and his obsession with hunting, I’ve been coerced into taking it up as a hobby. In the past few years I’ve compiled quite a collection of camouflage clothing. They range in color from pink to orange and green to white. You can get camouflage in almost any color now a days.
Sesame Chicken Noodle Recipe
My family and I just absolutely loves a local noodle shop. My favorite dish there is a chicken noodle dish with veggies. It’s one of the few places we go that I just can’t help myself but lick the bowl clean.