Posted July 13, 2026
A year ago today, July 13 2025, was the last time I held my mom’s hand. I knew that the end was near. I know my mom hung on so that my kids could say goodbye. We practically ran into the hospice center after 8:00 pm on that Saturday night.… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted June 30, 2026
“Owl is always with me. Even when my human feet are planted firmly in the ground, and her pale wings shine against the burning blue sky, our hearts beat together.” This is how the story of Emilie McCain begins… and it takes off, fast-paced and soaring, in a way that… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted June 26, 2026
My second Cowkid is about to head to college (gasp), and as a veteran adult child mom, I wanted to share with you 12 Life Skills Every Incoming College Freshman Should Know Before Move-In Day. While some of the items on the list may seem like common sense, or things… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting, Prairie Life
Posted June 22, 2026
The Douglas Mountain Trail and Bike Skills Park has been on my “must-hike list” since last year! And finally, today I took LittleMissH, and we went exploring. To get to the trail, simply put “Douglas Municipal Water Park or 701 E. Center St. Douglas, WY 82633″ into your GPS. The… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted June 3, 2026
I absolutely had no idea what to call this salad. It’s one I often make for lunch, and I created it because it has all my favorite flavors from my trips to Europe! Every time I have this “European Salad”, it takes me back to the beaches of Nice, France,… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Recipes, This and That
Posted June 1, 2026
When I think about “Cybersecurity,” I immediately imagine a guy slumped over a laptop in the back of a van with computer screens and blinking lights all around him. He’s talking into a headset and giving instructions to his teammate inside a building a few blocks away. As he rapidly… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Our Stalking Story
Posted May 27, 2026
Below is a tentative schedule of Summer 2026 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 May 19, 2026
The idea of taking social media breaks will likely send most small business/brand owners into a panic attack. I know that MY immediate thought when I think about taking a break from my socials is “I can’t,” and then as I think more, it turns into a buzzing swarm of… Read More »
Categories: Behind the Blog, This and That
Posted May 11, 2026
If you’re looking for some books worth reading in 2026, this list below is full of stories that completely pulled me in. Life has been busy, loud, chaotic, and full lately, which honestly made getting lost in a really good book something I needed to stay sane. The books on… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted May 1, 2026
It’s time to announce our book for the Prairie Wife Virtual Book Club: May 2026 NOTE: THIS WILL BE OUR LAST BOOK CLUB UNIL SEPTEMBER, WE TAKE A BREAK FOR SUMMER This monthly Virtual Book Club is all thanks to Wind City Books, an Indie Bookstore in Downtown Casper, Wyoming.… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
