Posted April 28, 2023
Seven years ago, I closed my eyes for 6 hours, and when I woke up, I no longer had breasts. It was the first of three surgeries that were part of my preventive mastectomy and reconstruction journey. I knew the time to write this post would be coming soon, and… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted April 27, 2023
An object in motion stays in motion, an object at rest stays at rest. Those of you who are scientifically inclined will recognize this as Sir Issac Newton’s first law of motion…some call it the law of inertia. Most of us learned this rule in 5th grade, and while I… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted April 18, 2023
Bumbleberry Pie is Cowboy J’s favorite type of pie! It’s a BIG hit with the other Cowkids, but it’s safe to say he’s the one that loves it the most. I found the original recipe in a magazine years ago and have modified it over the years until it’s perfect.… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted April 4, 2023
It’s time to announce our book for the Prairie Wife Virtual Book Club: April 2023 This monthly Virtual Book Club is all thanks to Wind City Books, an Indie Bookstore in Downtown Casper, Wyoming. Miranda from Wind City Books can ship you our book club book WHEREVER YOU LIVE, so please use the… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted March 31, 2023
The hard truth about adult friendships is that they are difficult! Complicated, tricky, and tough to maintain. But they are also incredibly rewarding, fulfilling, and at times…life-saving. Over the last month, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about WHY maintaining adult friendships is difficult, and I thought I would… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted March 28, 2023
I can’t believe I am just now sharing this Crock Pot Honey Chicken and Vegetables recipe with you! It has been a regular meal around here for years, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Not only is it healthy (you can make it even healthier by adding more vegetables… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted March 21, 2023
“Stay Up Late” may be one of the easiest yet most impactful Mama Mantras I’ve shared so far. And it’s one of the reasons I quit my job at the radio station. Working on the Morning Show at My Country 95.5 meant that I was usually out of the house… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted March 8, 2023
Creating boundaries for your clients and sticking to them is one of the most complex parts of being a business owner. You may not even realize that this is part of being a business owner, and if that’s the case, you need to stick around and read the rest of… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, This and That
Posted March 3, 2023
It’s time to announce our BOOK for the Prairie Wife Virtual Book Club: March 2023 This monthly Virtual Book Club is all thanks to Wind City Books, an Indie Bookstore in Downtown Casper, Wyoming. Miranda from Wind City Books can ship you our book club book WHEREVER YOU LIVE, so please use the… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted February 28, 2023
This one-pot Minestrone Soup makes me smile because it looks SO pretty in a bowl. It’s also filling, healthy, and tastes terrific! I love that you can adjust this recipe based on what you have around the house. Add in zucchini or leave out the kidney beans based on your… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
