Posted August 21, 2020
All five of the Cowkids are in school. It’s the first time I’ve been without a kid at home with me for over 14 years. The truth is…I’m not really adjusting. Don’t get me wrong, I went for a hike, had a coffee with a friend, and actually was able… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted August 14, 2020
Chokecherry jelly is an August tradition around here, and each year when I make jelly I also use some of the Chokecherry Juice to make Chokecherry Syrup too. I don’t want to play favorites, but I personally prefer the jelly to the syrup…while The Cowboy is the other way around.… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted August 11, 2020
You asked for a makeup class with our girl Kori of Kor&Co. and we are happy to say that NOW is the time to get in on this opportunity. Over the last few months, TallGirlJ and I have been popping on LIVE Facebook and had Kori (a professional makeup artist)… Read More »
Categories: Beauty, Prairie Wife Style
Posted August 7, 2020
August and September are notoriously fickle months here in Wyoming. August can have days in the low 100’s while the nights and early mornings can be cold enough for your windows to frost up and your breath to be seen. September will have a few gloriously warm days…only to snow… Read More »
Categories: Fashion, Prairie Wife Style
Posted August 4, 2020
While I generally stick to fiction (though I’m not picky about what kind) I am beginning to read more and more Non-Fiction. I still usually stay away from biographies, but autobiographies appeal to me. And if you’ve been following us for a while you know I am a HUGE fan… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted July 31, 2020
I first learned about Wyoming Woman-owned small business Pure Dixie from TallGirlJ She came home from Cheyenne Frontier Days last year with THE most adorable baseball hat with a decorative leather patch that was interchangeable. I immediately asked her where she got it and headed to their Instagram to learn… Read More »
Categories: Fashion, Prairie Wife Style, Product Reviews, Reviews
Posted July 24, 2020
I can say with confidence that I have earned my Wyoming Backcountry Prairie Wife Badge this last weekend. In case you missed my announcement last week, The Cowboy and our three oldest Cowkids (14,12, and 10) went on an adventure for a few days. We packed up four horses, two… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted July 16, 2020
The mountains are calling and I must go… Oh how this speaks to my heart. Mountain climbing and hiking are two of my favorite things to do in Wyoming. Whether it’s a hardcore climb up Pikes Peak or a leisurely hike with a friend, being in the wilds of Wyoming… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted July 14, 2020
I “invented” these triple chocolate cookies last week because of something I saw on the FOOD network. On a recent episode of her show, Giada De Laurentiis made homemade ice cream sandwiches with her family, which I thought sounded pretty tasty. But I wanted to get a little creative (not just… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted July 10, 2020
The Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative is an organization dedicated to increasing breast cancer awareness and prevention across Wyoming. Money raised in Wyoming stays in Wyoming and goes towards helping Wyoming women. WBCI aims to raise awareness and fund breast cancer programs in Wyoming with an emphasis on increasing breast health… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
