Posted January 3, 2014
I met Elizabeth several years ago through a college friend. As I learned more about Elizabeth I was inspired by her desire to right the wrongs in this world. How many times are we struck by something that we see wrong in our community, and simply shrug our shoulders and… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted January 2, 2014
As I write this post, I am squinting my eyes as the words shift and blur on the computer screen. You see, last night was a rough one here at the Prairie Homestead. It’s not tears in my eyes (though that may come later) making it hard to write,… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 1, 2014
1. Overall I am pretty pleased with my parenting style, but I am always on a quest to improve myself as a mother. Sometimes it is patience I am lacking, other times I focus way more on what needs to be done rather than taking a breath and enjoying the… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted December 29, 2013
Sometimes I read to escape reality, other times I read to broaden my horizons. I originally picked Next to Love by Ellen Feldman for two reasons. Firstly it was a historical fiction novel (one of my favorite genres) that takes place during World War II (one of my favorite time periods); secondly… Read More »
Categories: Reviews
Posted December 28, 2013
This chili is a Christmas Eve tradition on the Prairie Homestead! I usually serve it with homemade cinnamon rolls or cornbread. I claim it is homemade, though it really involves mostly opening cans…but I say it counts! Throw it in your crockpot before you head to work in the morning,… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted December 27, 2013
Prairie Wife (PW): The following is an introduction written by the friend who nominated Katie for our You Pick-Prairie Wife of the Week. I am thrilled to be able to share this story of home birth with our readers. As a Prairie Wife (and mother of four) I firmly believe… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted December 22, 2013
This event is now closed, thanks to all our readers who participated! Our Holiday Goody Bag Giveaway winner is Emily Naczek! As a …read more
Categories: Reviews
Posted December 20, 2013
I first met Texas Smiles about five years ago when The Texan and I were on a Fourth of July camping trip with my BFF and her husband. Texas Smiles and her family lived about three hours away from the lake, but every holiday we somehow met up at the… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted December 19, 2013
We had a snow storm hit today, and I just couldn’t resist getting the camera out and taking a few pictures of winter in Wyoming. It was nice to take a few minutes to enjoy the quiet of the Wyoming winter, and just focus on a few small moments…What helps… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted December 18, 2013
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had what feels like a ton of holiday events this year. Between office parties, casual get togethers at friend’s houses, and date night with The Cowboy I’ve been wearing my Prairie Wife heels quite a bit! Plus we still have a few more Christmas parties,… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style
