Posted March 23, 2016
Despite embracing the chaos over the last month, I’ve found that the chaos has been trying to eat me alive. I’ve been more relaxed and cheerful towards my kids but, the truth is I’m still completely overwhelmed. I didn’t realize all the doctors appointments and extra things that would come… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted February 26, 2016
YES you CAN find your zen in only 15 minutes. Our regular readers are very familiar with my love of Yoga. Practicing Yoga has helped me to keep comfortable and active during five pregnancies, loose a total of 175lb of baby weight, and help me to keep depression at bay.… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted February 15, 2016
I’ve shared before how I suffer from SADD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) or the “Winter Blues”. This year I seem to be doing a pretty good job of beating it with my tried and true combo of exercise, essential oils, and friends but, in the last few weeks I’ve been noticing… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted October 30, 2015
Fall is here and along with it comes wonderful things like beautiful Fall colors, pumpkin carving, Hunting Season, boots and cozy sweaters! In Wyoming the start of Fall also means not so wonderful blustery winds, cold weather and pumpkin spice food and drinks…which makes it harder and harder for me… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Product Reviews, Reviews, This and That
Posted July 18, 2015
This recipe was originally posted in October of 2013. The website ziplist.com I credited for the recipe has since been disconnected. So while I am still giving them credit, I have re-posted with the actual recipe so that you can make it…and trust me…you need to make it! This weekend,… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Recipes
Posted June 27, 2015
Raise your hand if you love to run! I bet we have a mixture of reactions there. Die hard runners and newbies are fist pumping with a smile on their faces. Some of you are rolling your eyes and clicking the close tab. While others of you are remembering when… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted June 17, 2015
I am not an athlete. I have never in my life participated in organized sports and with my severe lack of depth perception and peripheral vision, I can barley walk down my own hallway without running into the walls. That being said about five years ago I became a runner.… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted April 20, 2015
The last few weeks around the Prairie Homestead have been a little rough. I’ve been able to keep my head above water, keep things running smoothly on the home and kid front, and I haven’t had a screaming crying mental breakdown…but I just haven’t been feeling normal. I’ve been tired… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted March 23, 2015
You would think that after having five kids I would be at peace with all the changes that happen to my body afterwards. For the most part I am. I truly don’t mind my thighs riddled with stretch marks or the saggy empty state of my boobs after I am… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted September 10, 2014
School has begun and with it my schedule is much more structured…and jam packed. I find that the routine of school, volunteering day, ballet lessons, football practice/games, and errand day keeps me on the ball (and makes sure I shower frequently). But, it also keeps me running around like a… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
