Karen Ekstrom

Happiness is discovering your husband has started the coffee!

Situation:  I was driving my grandson, Barrett, age 9, to town. As we were coming up to our neighbor’s ranch, Barrett saw a large number of buzzards circling… Barrett’s a city boy but he has spent lots of time with us on the ranch, so he knows buzzards are part of “God’s clean up crew.” So… I didn’t hesitate more than a second or two before answering his question~

Simple and Refreshing! And Soooooooo…. Easy! Ingredients: 1 gallon of your favorite vanilla ice cream 1 can of Pink lemonade frozen concentrate (12 oz.) 1 ready-made pie crusts Directions: Crust:…

This Is The Best Onion Pie Ever! Your Family (Especially Your Husband) Will Love This!

Situation:  Barrett, my 9-year-old grandson, and I were at a water park on a holiday weekend. The place was packed. Kids of all sizes were screaming and swimming and bobbing…

Situation:  We had kids over to play. Now kids love the ranch. There are acres to be explored, wide open pastures, wild animals and yes… snakes. Now… I gave the…

When A Child Says Something Brilliant and Magnificent… I Call It, “The Quote of the Day” Enjoy!

Don’t want or can’t have chocolate? But still want a chocolate chip cookie here is your answer! 

Back in your Great Grandma’s day, sugar cookies were rolled in sugar, then baked.   They were not iced! And, Everyone Loved Them. Give Them A Try. You May Find…