Posted July 1, 2016
On Monday we will be celebrating the 4th of July… Many of you will be like us, and spending the day with family and friends, perhaps attending a BBQ and lighting a few fireworks and sparklers at night. Some of you may be celebrating by enjoying a fancy meal and sitting… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, This and That
Posted June 29, 2016
I love Summer. For all the obvious reasons…no alarms need to be set, all my Cowkids are home with me (though this can be a double edged sword), the sunshine and amazing Wyoming weather, and the adventures around every corner. This Summer I made absolutely no plans at all. I was unsure… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted June 27, 2016
My first reaction when I see a painting is always emotional. It’s my emotional reaction that draws me into the painting, or has me walking away. Past Prairie Wife and current friend Kendra Richards introduced me to Baret Boisson’s work a few months ago. When I went to her website I… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Life As It Happens, Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted June 24, 2016
I always cry at weddings. From my own wedding 12 years ago when I became a prairie wife, to the wedding we went to last weekend, it never fails. The bride starts to walk down aisle and I start to tear up. I discreetly dab below my eyes and try to bite my lip to keep… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted June 22, 2016
I’m no stranger to uneven breasts. Growing up my “original” set was never perfectly even, but as a barely-there B, it wasn’t too big of a deal. A few years into my 20’s, I became pregnant and a nursing mother. The result was constantly changing breasts over ten years and… Read More »
Categories: Fashion, Prairie Wife Style, Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted June 20, 2016
If you take a moment to ask around, I bet you know more than a few people that have started blogs burning like a bright flame full of excitement and posts every day…only to have them fizzle out a few months later. I love blogging, it’s truly a passion of… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted June 17, 2016
You can all thank this week’s Prairie Wife of the week author Sarai Walker (don’t forget to stop by and enter to win a signed copy of her book) for this recipe. A few weeks ago she posted a pic of some divine S’mores Brownies she had made. I instantly… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted June 15, 2016
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: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted June 13, 2016
Some of you may remember me raving about a book called Dietland. It was one of those books that not only left me craving more but, it changed how I looked at women’s roles in society. I began dreaming about this Prairie Wife of the Week interview as soon as I finished reading… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Life As It Happens, Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted June 10, 2016
It’s here at last…Summer! Time to sit and relax…at least it will be…after you spend 30 minutes getting sunscreen on all the kids, finding baseball hats, filling up water bottles and pushing everyone outside…and then lock the door! I’m kidding (not really)! But seriously, one of the things I love… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
