Posted November 2, 2016
Hey all! So, after my last Stitch Fix video, I had several of our awesome readers suggest I try Dia&Co. I learned about this subscription box right after my first Stitch Fix video and had been kicking around the idea for a few weeks. My only concern was that they would send me what I consider the dreaded… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style
Posted October 31, 2016
It’s Halloween! One of my favorite holidays! As always, The Cowboy and I held our annual Pumpkin carving contest. The theme this year was AMERICA (for obvious reasons) and Cowboy J insisted that now that he is in middle school he gets to participate. On Friday we helped all the… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Life As It Happens
Posted October 28, 2016
I first met this week’s Prairie Wife of the Week 7 years ago when our sons attended the same preschool. I was immediately drawn to her vibrant personality, intelligence, and tell-it like-it-is attitude. We spent most of our time together being those obnoxious women who are always laughing too loud.… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted October 27, 2016
I’ll say one thing for this election that is blessedly nearing its end… It has gotten me praying more urgently and more frequently than I ever have before. Last week, I heard one candidate talk about being pro life and appointing Supreme Court justices who believed the same. I heard another… Read More »
Categories: This and That, Wyo Sal
Posted October 26, 2016
This year I became a parent of a Middle Schooler and with this transition came the question…. Does he REALLY need a smart phone? My answer was a resounding YES! Cowboy J’s school is in a different town than all the other Cowkids, and I felt extremely nervous about this…I wanted to have the ability… Read More »
Categories: Reviews
Posted October 25, 2016
This last week has been one that has knocked me to my knees. A good friend, someone who I don’t see as often as I like but enough to keep our relationship real…she lost her mother. Her mother was ill, yet her death was sudden and unexpected. When I read… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted October 24, 2016
The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school. – National Commission on Reading, 1985 When the lovely people over at EarlyShirts.com approached me about their company I was super excited to tell… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Reviews
Posted October 21, 2016
TallGirlJ here! Many of you saw my first Plus Size Stitch fix video from last month. I ended up keeping one item…a pair of jeans. They were expensive and I struggled with the cost but, a month later I have to say, I wear them at least once a week. They are… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style
Posted October 19, 2016
It was just a regular Saturday, with some errand running, cleaning, magazine reading and cooking. When the friend arrived for dinner, I announced that we were moving furniture the next day. He has a penchant for handy to have household assists that are sold on cable television very late at… Read More »
Categories: This and That, Wyo Sal
Posted October 17, 2016
Well, it’s over. My first season as Football Mom officially ended on Friday. Though it was only eight weeks ago that I took on this new role, by the end of the season, it felt a lot longer! I am still proud to be a Football mom and I’m looking forward to next season… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
