Posted October 22, 2013
It all started a long time ago, back in the late 1900’s, before this Prairie Wife had even thought about wearing heels. Ma, Pa, Big Brother B, and I were all that was left living in the City Home. My older sister, Texas Two Steppin’, and my Big Brother T… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted October 21, 2013
This is one of my go-to desserts in the fall. “It only takes 2 seconds,” yet it tastes so good. My favorite part is the yummy topping, so I developed a recipe that puts that sweet crispy crust front and center. Top your warm Apple Extra Crispy Crisp (say that… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted October 20, 2013
I haven’t had more than four hours of sleep straight in almost a decade. I fully acknowledge that this is, as The Cowboy says, “a self inflicted wound.” I have been fully on board to have all these Cowkids. I went into it blind with Cowboy J (apparently my children… Read More »
Categories: Beauty, Prairie Wife Style
Posted October 20, 2013
This year, my group of friends was blessed with a massive amount of babies, what a joy! Several of these were first time moms. Apparently, I have a reputation for sharing my “wisdom” with others (though as you will find out I am really honest). After I had more than… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted October 19, 2013
My neighbor and I were sitting in my living room when we noticed more than the usual amount of giggling coming from our daughters. Cowgirl G and her friend had been coloring away at the table, while we played pass the cranky Cowbaby, and caught up on the last few… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted October 18, 2013
If your husband is like The Cowboy he has a baseball hat collection that numbers well into the hundreds (that might be a slight exaggeration). Add two little boys who are starting their own baseball hat collection and you can imagine what my house looks like. There isn’t a flat… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style
Posted October 18, 2013
Is Detox Water-a do or don’t? We’ve all been hearing about cleansing and detoxing for the last year. You can’t open up a celebrity magazine without reading about how the latest big star slimed down with a juice cleanse, or a week of detoxing at a spa (of course for… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Recipes, This and That
Posted October 16, 2013
This Crock Pot Potato Soup recipe is standard fall and winter food around the Prairie Homestead. It’s easy to make, and it freezes wonderfully. It has even become a favorite with my Dad; he requests it every time he and my mom fly in to visit the Cowkids. Feel free… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted October 12, 2013
I loved college. My experiences at the University of Wyoming were probably pretty typical. I enjoyed school and had a good group of friends to spend time with. That girl I met as I leaned out my window became one of my closest friends (CollegeBFF). Of course, I had my… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted October 10, 2013
Here is a typical school morning (10 minutes before we have to be out the door) at the Prairie Wife Homestead…Cowboy J is sitting on the couch reading. His backpack is packed, he is dressed, and his shoes and jacket are on. Cowgirl G is walking around in her socks,… Read More »
Categories: Beauty, Fashion, Prairie Wife Style
