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
Posted December 31, 2020
I think we are all ready to kick 2020 to the curb and welcome 2021 with open arms. I’ve spent the last few weeks reflecting on what I wanted to share with you all, as we say goodbye to what has been a pretty rough year for our world, and… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted December 29, 2020
Kori (my event makeup and hairstylist from Kor&Co.) and I met up and gathered a few of our favorite beauty products of 2020. And while yes 2020 has been full of (ahem) many ups and downs, there have been some things we’ve loved about it…like these products! Plus, we thought… Read More »
Categories: Beauty, Prairie Wife Style, Product Reviews, Reviews
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
