Posted January 28, 2022
My word of the year for 2022 is “grow” and part of what I wanted to do was get back to reading self-improvement books. The first one I chose was Brene Brown’s “Atlas of the Heart”. I was NOT disappointed in this book, even though it was a bit different… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Health and Wellness, Reviews, This and That
Posted January 25, 2022
January and February are hard months to get excited about, but maybe these closet cravings for January/February 2022 will help cheer you up. I know that many of you will have a Valentine’s Day date (find some outfit ideas here) but, for us old married ladies these two months are… Read More »
Categories: Fashion, Prairie Wife Style
Posted January 21, 2022
Part of blogging, and being a brand is creating content on social media. And right now, that means making Reels on Instagram and Facebook, and for many of us…making TikTok videos as well. Last year I found myself frustrated and spending TONS of time on making reels, and I vowed… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Product Reviews, Reviews, This and That
Posted January 12, 2022
There are thousands of great beauty products out there to choose from. It can be overwhelming…So, I thought I would share with you 6 of my favorite beauty products! Now, I definitely use more than these 6 items (I didn’t include my face wash, or what type of shampoo I… Read More »
Categories: Beauty, Prairie Wife Style
Posted January 6, 2022
Snowy weather means it’s time to bring back one of my favorite easy school night meals…Grilled Cheese sandwiches and homemade tomato soup. With 5 kids that are all currently ALL wrestling, we go through a ton of grilled cheese sandwiches. I usually use a nonstick electric skillet to make our sandwiches.… Read More »
Categories: Recipes
Posted January 4, 2022
This last weekend (over Christmas) was our time to get done with Phase 2 of our Prairie Homestead Remodel, FLOORING. In case you missed it, here is my overall plan/dream, and here is a post about Phase 1 which was PAINTING. Previously our home had a dull grey carpet in… Read More »
Categories: For the Home, Prairie Wife Style, The Prairie Homestead
Posted January 1, 2022
Grow. “To become gradually or increasingly.” “To produce by cultivation.” “To come to feel or know something over time.” Over the last several years, rather than make a list of New Year’s Resolutions I’ve picked a word or phrase to help guide my year. Last year it was all about… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Prairie Life, This and That
Posted December 28, 2021
If you’re looking for some Winter reading, I have a few great ideas for you. I’ve found that this week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is always a bit slow…in all the right ways. The kids are happy to play with new toys and sleep in, and work seems… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted December 27, 2021
“It’s just a song. It’s just a song.” I kept muttering to myself as I drove home the other day…December 21st was the exact date if you care. Lifehouse’s “Hanging By A Moment” was playing on the radio. As the first few notes played I was instantly transported back to… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted December 9, 2021
Find the joy in the season…it sounds so simple doesn’t it? After all right now is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, the holidays! I myself am known to begin playing Christmas music the week of Thanksgiving (despite The Cowboys grumblings) and as soon as November hit… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
