Origins of a Prairie Wife Part 4

Posted November 2, 2013

Being young, full of energy, and more than a little foolish, my buddies and I returned to Frontier Days the following evening. This time, I brought along a few of my girlfriends. I was hoping that the green eyed cowboy would be back, but I didn’t want to ask anyone,… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life

Five Picks For Fall 2013

Posted October 28, 2013

I guess you could call me a “late bloomer” when it comes to fashion and style. Maybe this is due to the fact that I grew up in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Can you say plaid pants with a gold turtleneck? White corduroys with an argyle vest and matching legwarmers?… Read More »

Categories: Prairie Wife Style

How To Help a New Mom

Posted October 28, 2013

We’ve all been there, a friend of yours has just had a baby, and you can’t wait to head on over and hold that sweet little bundle of blessings! Part of this is, of course, pure selfishness. The other half is the desire to lend a hand to your friend.… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Posted October 27, 2013

I read books for one reason, to escape reality. Nothing lowers my blood pressure more, than curling up in my big red chair, or lying in bed, and reading a good book. The Cowboy often gets frustrated with me. After almost 13 years together, he still tries to hold a… Read More »

Categories: Reviews

Fall 2013 Fashion Picks

Posted October 25, 2013

Before I start, I feel like I need to tell you a little more about who I am, though looking at my fashion picks will probably give you a good idea! After all, to quote Rachel Zoe, “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.”… Read More »

Categories: Prairie Wife Style

Origins of a Prairie Wife Part 2

Posted October 25, 2013

It was the time of year that most high school seniors dread: college applications were due. My friends were suddenly unavailable on weekends; they were all sitting at home with stacks of paperwork to fill out. Their parents looked nervously over their shoulders, pacing as their children mailed off their… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life

Homemade Whipped Cream

Posted October 25, 2013

The Cowboy and I have spent many Thanksgivings together, but it was our second (dating not married) that has become part of our family’s history. I was a junior in college, and looking forward to some home-cooking. As I headed over the mountain and towards The Cowboy’s Grandma’s house, I… Read More »

Categories: Recipes, This and That

You and Your Junk Drawer

Posted October 24, 2013

Everyone has one, that dirty little secret that no one but their family and closest friends know about…the junk drawer. Even Martha Stewart has one! I know this because she was actually my inspiration for this Homestead project.It started when I was watching some daytime television, while holding my newborn… Read More »

Categories: Prairie Wife Style, The Prairie Homestead