Posted September 6, 2019
Alone isn’t a word that most people would use to describe me. Anyone that knows me, would most likely label me as a “people person” and in my youth, I constantly sought out the company of others. I needed to be surrounded by noise, by other people to feel comfortable.… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted September 3, 2019
Any time that I go out and about town with all the Cowkids, people tend to stop and stare. After all, a mom with five kids in tow is definitely something to see. In today’s society, it’s not uncommon for someone to comment on what they see. Aside from comments… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted August 30, 2019
These last few weeks off from writing content on the blog gave me a bit more time than usual to read. Add to that the many audiobooks I’ve been listening to as I enjoy the gorgeous weather and run and hike, and I have a HUGE list of must-reads for… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted August 27, 2019
I do not claim to be a homesteader. While we do raise animals for meat, have chickens for eggs, and a fair amount of acreage I am not a homesteader. We tried for 4 years to have a garden and had no luck at all…or at least, in the end,… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted August 9, 2019
As I mentioned earlier this week I have a super busy Fall coming up. The Cowkids go back to school in less than two weeks, and if you follow us on Instagram you know that I am currently back home with Ma and Pa in Wisconsin. I’ve decided to take… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted August 6, 2019
Summer is almost done. The Cowkids go back to school in two weeks. We’ve had a dirt, water, fun, and sun filled Summer. Yet, I find myself looking forward to the scheduled busyness of the school year. Part of what I’m excited about this Fall is the opportunities I have… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted August 2, 2019
Many of you have messaged and emailed me and asked me if I would begin a Podcast. It seems there is always a surge of these requests after one of my speaking engagements. I love hearing this message because it lets me know that I have been able to follow… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted July 26, 2019
I usually don’t mind cooking, in fact, I really enjoy it. I’m not a huge fan of blogging about it (I suck at taking pictures and writing recipes is kind of boring to me), yet I for sure use Pinterest for recipe inspiration all the time. Something about these super… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted July 23, 2019
Earlier today I shared this post on my social media accounts. The text that accompanied it read… Of course I struggle. I struggle to make time to pray every day. I struggle with setting work aside when I’m home and focusing on my kids, and putting my kids aside and… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted July 16, 2019
Make yourself a priority. What do you think of when you read that? Are you an exhausted SAHM that is living off of goldfish crackers, and lukewarm coffee and hasn’t showered in 3 days? Would “make yourself a priority” mean an hour alone to take a bath and breathe? Are… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
