Posted December 23, 2020
While there are some parts of Winter Break that seem chaotic and crazy, it’s often a time where I find myself with a bit more couch time than usual. So, in case you find yourself in the same situation, I thought I would recommend a few shows (and movies) that… Read More »
Categories: Reviews
Posted December 18, 2020
To my male readers (in case the title didn’t stop you) just a warning that we are DEFINITELY going to get a little intimate and personal in this post about period products. Now that I covered that let’s talk about the often taboo topic of menstruation, periods, Aunt Flow’s monthly… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, This and That
Posted December 11, 2020
This is where I admit that until a few years ago I had only ever made Cornbread using the Jiffy mix in the blue box. I had no idea there was another way. I’m not sure who clued me in on the fact that you can buy cornmeal and make… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted December 8, 2020
The faded black ink numbers on the back of her hand caught Rebecca’s eye as she gazed into the rear-view mirror, smoothing down her hair that was still mussed and tangled from the night before. She couldn’t quite remember his name, the man who gave her his number. She was… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted December 4, 2020
Ahh, budget and gifts…two words that couldn’t be harder to put together. Or is it just me? As we officially begin the holiday season I have lots of people ask me how we do Christmas in our family. After all, with 5 kids it has the potential to both break… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted December 1, 2020
The Winter Blues are real, and this year I’m feeling them earlier than I ever have before. I’m sure it has a lot to do with the ups and downs that 2020 has brought us, and when I shared my thoughts the other day I learned that I am not… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted November 27, 2020
About once a week or so I have someone reaching out to me, asking a question about blogging or social media. And while I do offer social media consulting, I also love to post blogging wisdom out there for the internet to find for free. I’ve done a few of… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted November 24, 2020
Thanksgiving for us is never the same, and while we have a few Thanksgiving recipe must-haves, we are big fans of mixing things up too. In the past, we’ve had massive gatherings with as many as 25 people or something a bit smaller with only a few extra guests…and we’ve… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted November 17, 2020
In a moment of weakness, I fell for the Nailboo Dip Powder Nails Instagram ad. I tell you what, those Instagram ads are so darn accurate it’s scary! And I’d be a big fat liar if I said this was the first time I fell for one 😉 It all… Read More »
Categories: Beauty, Prairie Wife Style
Posted November 13, 2020
“I can’t fix this.” I looked over at my 14-year-old son the other day and had to say something that broke my heart. “I can’t fix this, I can’t make this better, and I can’t do this for you.” Several weeks ago he broke his arm, and now has two… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Parenting
