Shopping in Your Closet

Posted May 28, 2014

The weather is getting warmer here in Wyoming, and Spring is finally in the air. With the change in weather, comes a change in my fashion needs. I find myself feeling the itch to get some new clothes. While technically a few new items aren’t out of the question for… Read More »

Categories: Fashion, Prairie Wife Style

Memorial Day In a Mother’s Eyes

Posted May 26, 2014

As I was looking for a special way to explain the importance of Memorial Day, I found this song by Andrew Dean. I love the sentiment of the lyrics for “In a Mother’s Eyes” and just had to share it with you.  “The day our flagpole was ready, we had… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens

What Every New Mom Needs to Hear

Posted May 24, 2014

Whether or not you are male or female, planning on having children or not, read this…and then share it with all your friends. Because chances are at some point you are going to have someone you know and care about, that will be having a new baby, and she will… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting

Prairie Wife of the Week May 23, 2014

Posted May 23, 2014

I’ve know this week’s Prairie Wife of the Week ever since we attended High School together. In High School she was a bright and motivated girl who never took things too seriously…and I remember her having the best laugh ever! Any time she would start to laugh it always made… Read More »

Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week

A Different Kind of Book Review

Posted May 21, 2014

I’ve mentioned before that The Texan and I spend a huge amount of time in the car, travelling to and from the Texas coast nearly every weekend. Recently my husband had an incredible idea that was very out of character for him. The man who hasn’t read a book for… Read More »

Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews

Where the Magic Happens

Posted May 19, 2014

One of my friends who is a blogger herself, and reads quite a few blogs asked me when I was going to share about where I write. Firstly, I asked her what she meant…and apparently I have been terribly rude not to show my readers where I do all my… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life

Quick and Easy Meatballs

Posted May 18, 2014

I’ve mentioned before that The Cowboy loves anything with red sauce, but the constant rotations of spaghetti, ziti, and lasagna can get a little old. One thing that helps break it up is these quick and easy meatballs. I love to make a huge batch and use them in spaghetti,… Read More »

Categories: Recipes, This and That

South Hill Designs #Giveaway

Posted May 17, 2014

I love going to parties, it’s a great excuse to dress up, get out of the house and chat with girlfriends. In the last few years there have been a whole slew of products that are sold by independent consultants rather than through a store. Several of my girlfriends have… Read More »

Categories: Reviews

Prairie Wife of the Week May 9, 2014

Posted May 16, 2014

We first met Chasetity and her son last year in November. She shared her story of having a son who has developmental delays and her struggles to have him tested and receiving a diagnosis. Her hope was that a more clear diagnosis would allow them to get him more specific… Read More »

Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week

Fashion Bucket List

Posted May 14, 2014

This post has been 30 years in the making and I hope you don’t judge me too harshly on my fashion addiction! You see, I grew up in the ’80s–long before the Internet, cable TV, and viral videos. I first became aware of “brands” when I would sneak a peek at Ma’s… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens