Posted January 18, 2017
Usually, our Mama Mantra posts have to do with a phrase or belief that we moms and Prairie Wives have… This time though I’m using it to help explain a stage, The Raccoon Stage. You know, that stage where your child is into everything, just like a Raccoon. You turn… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 16, 2017
As I sit and reflect on the last year of surgeries it’s a bit overwhelming. I’m SO thankful I have a record of my preventive mastectomy journey here on the blog. My week by week surgery posts go over the big things people want to know…the process, pics of what things… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted January 13, 2017
I usually feel like I can keep my sh!t together. I wouldn’t say I’m supermom or anything, but I feel I totally qualify as a “she does a fairly good job” kinda mom. Today I give up. I am done. They. Are. Winning. And by they I mean the Cowkids… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 11, 2017
After bringing up lists yet again on a Facebook LIVE post I decided that perhaps it was time to share a bit about my relationship with lists…. I believe that it is best summed up by saying “I LOVE MY LISTS” I LOVE my lists! #organize #listlover Click To Tweet This passion… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted January 9, 2017
Our regular readers may have watched some of our Stitch Fix Unboxing videos. TallGirlJ started the whole thing with this video and then went on to try Dia&Co for plus size women. After seeing how great her Stitch Fix boxes were, I decided to try Stitch Fix out myself and… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style
Posted January 6, 2017
Note: I decided to include real pictures of my body in this post because I know that it will help to prepare other women as they begin this journey, as well as help educate family members and friends. I hope that you my readers, will be respectful of that choice, and if… Read More »
Categories: Fat Grafting Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted January 4, 2017
It’s been way to long since we posted a book review on PrairieWifeInHeels.com! Usually we try to share at least one great book a month with our readers but between my last surgery and all the holiday craziness I just haven’t had time. I read about two books a week… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted January 2, 2017
There is something about a New Year that just makes you want to be better! Here at PrairieWifeInHeels.com we’re all about helping support you to become the best you can be ALL year long but, we just love to start out each year with a few goals. Taking the time… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted December 26, 2016
It’s the day after Christmas and it’s time for my family’s annual Christmas Hangover. No, I’m not talking about the kind caused by indulging in too much eggnog (though Santa DID bring me a bottle of Patron Silver) but, the effects are somewhat similar. Sluggish and tired, cranky and irritable…around here the day… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted December 21, 2016
I have to say I’m totally impressed with all the clothing I received in my first Stitch Fix Box! I wear the jeans at least once a week and even after my most recent surgery and a few washings, they still fit fab! The tops have washed well though I have… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style