Posted May 2, 2015
I’ve shared with you how my first Mother’s Day went, and though there have been a few more flubs over the years most of the time The Cowboy does a pretty good job! Last weekend we sat down and enjoyed a few rare minutes of quiet and The Cowboy asked… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted April 29, 2015
Mac N Cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods, and of course, the Cowkids love it too! I’ve spent years trying to create just the right recipe. It’s hard to get just the right amount of cheesy yumminess without making it completely unhealthy! I can’t say this is the… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted April 27, 2015
Cowgirl G turned seven yesterday and as I snuggled with her in our bed and talked about the day she was born, and some of our favorite memories, I was struck with my hopes for her for the future. I want her to take pride in her body. To always… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted April 22, 2015
Environmentalism is something that has tugged at my heart for as long as I can remember. But frankly, lately I’ve gotten lazy and very impulsive. Besides taking tons of work, patience, and thought, it’s emotionally exhausting when your husband and 11-year old son so carelessly waste paper napkins and throw… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted April 20, 2015
The last few weeks around the Prairie Homestead have been a little rough. I’ve been able to keep my head above water, keep things running smoothly on the home and kid front, and I haven’t had a screaming crying mental breakdown…but I just haven’t been feeling normal. I’ve been tired… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted April 15, 2015
Spring is here in Wyoming (at last) and between my lack of sleep because of LittleMissH and the harsh Wyoming Winter my skin is looking less than glowing. The warmer weather of Spring means more skin is showing and I’m ready for a fresh lighter makeup routine. Below are a… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style
Posted April 13, 2015
One of my favorite parts of having a blog is sharing things I love with my readers, and I just had to write this post in praise of Jim Gaffigan! As a happily married Prairie Wife I can’t say I literally LOVE him, but his stand up comedy is some… Read More »
Categories: Reviews
Posted April 10, 2015
I am thrilled to introduce you to our first Prairie Posse! Sometimes it takes a whole group to make something wonderful happen, and this week we are sharing the story of a group of Wyomingites that have worked for years to create their amazing lifestyle brand Surf Wyoming. I first… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted April 8, 2015
Spring is here in Wyoming, and while the weather is still somewhat changable, the green grass is growing and the birds are singing! A few weeks ago Texas Two Steppin’ and I shared our Spring 2015 Fashion Dos and Don’ts and while we agreed on some trends (gingham clothes) we… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style
Posted April 6, 2015
Dear Grouchy Lady at Church, Let me start out by saying, Happy Easter! Not only is this a glorious day religiously (Christ has risen) but the sun is shining and the birds are singing. Can you believe we got here a half hour early (with a family our size we… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
