Posted July 2, 2019
One of the scariest things that I have ever done in my life was to openly share my preventive mastectomy on this blog. Week by week recovery from the surgeries, step by step pictures of the journey, and even the rollercoaster of emotions I was still experiencing a year later.… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted June 28, 2019
I have been a fan of Brene Brown ever since I learned about her TED talk during my continuing education classes. When I read her book “The Gifts of Imperfection” it changed my perspective about so many things. I’ve managed to continue to use the tools I learned from reading… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Health and Wellness, Reviews
Posted June 21, 2019
Trigger Warning: Loss of an Infant I’m not really a cryer. I guess I should rephrase that. I cry all the time at sad movies (Big Hero 6 was ridiculous) and sentimental songs on the radio, but when I’m really scared or hurt I tend to keep it all in.… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted June 14, 2019
It has been waaay too long since we have done a fashion post here. The reasons are many and varied. One is the program I used to design all the super cool click and buy collages is no longer active. Another is the simple fact that I don’t have as… Read More »
Categories: Fashion, Prairie Wife Style
Posted June 12, 2019
I can often be heard saying I’m not a competitive person. Those that know me well roll their eyes when I say that. I guess I should say instead “when it comes to sports or athletics I’m not competitive, but in all other aspects I like to do my best… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted June 7, 2019
Sarah Boucher and I met several years ago via social media. She is one of our past Prairie Wives of the Week and I reviewed her first and second book previously on the blog. I am thrilled to announce that Sarah has just written her third book and our readers… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted June 4, 2019
After 5 days in the hustle and bustle of London, The Cowboy was ready for some peace and quiet. As our driver/guide Ian took us out of London and into The Cotswolds we couldn’t believe how beautifully green it was. It was exactly like what we had seen in all… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted May 31, 2019
I’ve been thinking and thinking about how on earth to do this post! I have SO SO SOOOOO much to say and about a million billion pictures I could share. But, I don’t want this to turn into a boring slideshow presentation lol. So, I think what I’ll do is… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted May 24, 2019
The Cowboy and I headed for London last week. If you have been following me on social media you know it’s been a trip FULL of memories. One of the best things about long plane rides is the chance to get in some uninterrupted reading. Below are four books that… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted May 14, 2019
Tomorrow The Cowboy and I are flying over The Pond and heading to London for 10 days. I am so so so excited…or at least I will be when we finally get on the plane. Until then, I am desperately trying to squeeze in all the last minute stuff that… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting, Prairie Life
