Posted February 17, 2021
Note: Through my entire mastectomy journey, I have been sharing the REAL ups and downs of my experiences. My hope was to allow other women to educate themselves and make the choice that is best for them and their families. I want to emphasize that these are MY experiences and the choices that… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted February 13, 2021
This is a continuation (at the request of our readers) of a short story I wrote in December called “Rebecca”. You can read Part 1 here. Rebecca took the sharp turn onto the dirt road, and as she and Casey bounced towards the small white home barely visible ahead, she… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted February 9, 2021
“Check on your strong friends so they can lie to you and tell you everything is okay.” I shared a quote like this in my Instagram stories last week, and as I posted it I laughed. Because I have 100% been there. And then…as the responses of “this is SO… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, This and That
Posted February 2, 2021
Yes, I know it’s usually the guys feeling all the pressure to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, but let’s get real…they are just as hard to shop for! The Cowboy already has plenty of hunting gear (despite what he says) and he really doesn’t pay too much attention to… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Product Reviews, Reviews
Posted January 29, 2021
Sometimes in life, you have to be okay with failing. Actually…a lot of times in life you have to be okay with failing. I’m always trying to work hard at growing the blog, and the Prairie Wife brand. While I have had to back off a bit with the time… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life, This and That
Posted January 26, 2021
Like most of my recipes, this White Chili meal was originally made out of desperation. A few weeks ago, The Cowboy cooked a pork roast to make green chili (it is SO spicy), and I knew this wouldn’t work as a meal for me or most of the Cowkids. I… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted January 19, 2021
Cold weather and dreary days are to be expected in January and February here in Wyoming. Thankfully I have found that I can cheer myself up by adding just a few fun fashion items to my closet! Here is a look at a few things I am craving right now,… Read More »
Categories: Fashion, Prairie Wife Style
Posted January 15, 2021
Wyoming’s dry windy winters are here, and my skin is definitely showing the effects of all my time outside skiing and snowshoeing. Thankfully Stirling Skincare Clinic now offers the SkinWave HydraFacial. The SkinWave Hydra Facial is a no-fuss NO DOWNTIME (that means no redness, peeling, or recovery time afterward) super… Read More »
Categories: Beauty, Prairie Wife Style, Product Reviews
Posted January 12, 2021
Have the hard conversations. It’s awkward. It’s cringe-worthy. It’s terrible and miserable…but have the hard conversations. Because here’s the deal, if your kids don’t hear it from you, they are going to hear it from someone else. And who knows what message they will receive? I’m talking about everything from… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 5, 2021
It’s time to start 2021 off right, with some fabulous books to read! Colder weather means more time to read…at least that’s what it usually means. I admit this year I’ve spent a bit more time than in past years snuggled up and watching TV. Did anyone else lose an… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews