Posted July 27, 2025
I’ve spent the last few days trying to think of how to share a recap of A Weekend with Prairie Wife 2025 with you. I’m usually fairly good at putting things into words, after all…I have been blogging for almost 11 years! But, there is something about this weekend that… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, This and That
Posted July 1, 2025
Below is a tentative schedule of Summer 2025 Events I will be emceeing or speaking at over the next few months. All of them are open to the public, and most of them still have tickets available. This list will be updated as more information and links become available. You… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted June 16, 2025
It’s Summer, and hopefully, that means you’ll have a bit more time to read! Below is a list of 9 Summer reads that sizzle—a fabulous book review list with a little something for everyone! Remember, if you love to listen to books, download Libro.fm. It works like Audible, but you can… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted June 9, 2025
This Summertime Tortellini Pasta Salad is something that The Cowkids and I have as an entire meal, but I think most people would consider it a side dish. Truthfully, when I make this recipe, I use a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I’ll try to… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted June 2, 2025
Technically, no makeup is a “must-have,” especially if you don’t wear makeup! But if you DO wear Makeup and love skin care products, this list is exactly what you want for Summer 2025. What makes these products must-haves? The foundation offers good coverage without being too thick and lasts all… Read More »
Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews
Posted May 29, 2025
As you read this post, I am currently on an airplane, and my two best friends from High School and I are celebrating 30 years of friendship in Paris! We’ve been planning this trip for years, and honestly, I can’t believe it’s really happening. Zari, Ilona, and I have been… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted May 20, 2025
One Pot Creamy Dijon Chicken Dinner was an unexpected win one evening last month in our house. I was desperate to answer the “what’s for dinner?” question with something other than “spaghetti” or “tacos.” I also had two bags of broccoli and cauliflower that would go bad the next day… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted May 13, 2025
I believe that we can’t ignore the role tech plays in today’s society. As parents, it’s our job to provide our children with the tools they need to navigate this tech world safely and appropriately based on their age and/or maturity level. It’s our job to set boundaries, educate our… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted May 5, 2025
It’s time to announce our book for the Prairie Wife Virtual Book Club: May 2025 PLEASE NOTE our Prairie Wife Virtual Book Club: May 2025 will be the last meeting until September 2025. Due to our busy summer schedule, we will be taking June, July, and August off. This monthly… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted April 28, 2025
It has been fascinating and a bit challenging to sit down this month and reflect on the last nine years of life that I have lived since I chose to undergo a Preventive Mastectomy 9 years ago. Some of you may be aware that in November, and last month, I… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
