Posted November 9, 2016
My father was a farmer’s son, one of nine children, the only one to graduate from college. I am America. He left his job to follow a dream, to become a small business owner with my mother by his side. I am America. Times were hard and money was tight.… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted November 7, 2016
Our regular readers have been following TallGirlJ on her Plus Size Clothing Subscription box journey for a few months now. Her first unboxing she scored a fab pair of jeans and the second time around she kept that amazing bag….and I loved the fabulous black sweater. Take a minute to check out her… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style
Posted November 4, 2016
I love Wyoming, and after living here for over 17 years (oh my) it’s become part of who I am. That being said, one of the main things I miss about living in the city is the variety of restaurants. Here in Wyoming we just don’t have a large enough… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Reviews
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
