Posted May 8, 2017
Yesterday at 4am The Cowboy left for Africa. It’s been in the works for over a year, and has been on his bucket list for as long as I’ve known him. Last year at a charity event he took a leap of faith (pressured by me) and bid on this African Safari…and… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted May 5, 2017
This is a bit embarrassing to admit but, I lose my kids at least once a week…maybe even once a day… It’s something I feel more than a bit of shame about, and I’ve only admitted this to a few close friends that I know will A. Not call DFS on… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted May 3, 2017
Blargh… Yup that sums up my week, and my current mental state. The first clue for my readers may have been that my posts usually go up at 6am, while this one is being written after 9pm. I admit that while blogging I often think about you, the reader. I’ve learned that… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted May 1, 2017
I love watching TV. Trashy TV, sitcoms, comedy, drama, movies, made for TV movies, reality shows, educational programing…you name it, I’ll watch it. Nine years ago when The Cowboy and I found out we needed to move to our current location, there were three things I insisted on. An attached… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted April 26, 2017
When I began this journey, a year ago… A year ago this week… I was fearful and determined, nervous and prepared, alone yet surrounded by love. My inner mantra, the one I held on to and repeated over and over as I prepared for every step in this journey was… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted April 24, 2017
Charcoal beauty products have technically been around for centuries (Egyptians used it to help heal wounds and the ancient Romans used it to brush their teeth) but, in the last two years beauty products with charcoal have been seen everywhere. From high end boutiques to your local drug store you… Read More »
Categories: Beauty, Prairie Wife Style
Posted April 21, 2017
I’m not a morning person. I can function but I’m not much fun until after 9:00 am. Yesterday, per usual, The Cowboy woke up and showered while I lazily stayed in bed. Cowboy J’s alarm went off at the same time The Cowboy was beginning to get dressed when suddenly,… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted April 19, 2017
We LOVE our subscription boxes around here. From StitchFix to PSJustFab we’ve been trying them all! Now that the weather is warming up I’ve been spending more time working towards my fitness goal of a half marathon. Through this process, I’ve noticed that now that I’m wearing my activewear for actual… Read More »
Categories: Fashion, Prairie Wife Style
Posted April 17, 2017
Those of you that follow us on Instagram probably have a pretty good idea what this post is all about… This weekend we added to the family, two little gilts, two female piglets. The girls weigh about 40lb now and will soon be weighing over 200lb. As you can see… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted April 14, 2017
It’s no secret that I love to shop. You can find me visiting boutiques while we travel, shopping at our local shops and small buisnesses, and trying out every subscription box know to man (and woman). I love finding unique items. That being said, with a family of 7 and one income I have to… Read More »
Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews
