Posted September 1, 2016
I had never looked forward to a trip “home” more. Not for Packers-Bears, not for Brett Favre’s last playoff win against the Seahawks, not even for Mom’s surprise 75th birthday party or the cousins’ reunion she worked to organize for more than a year. For some reason, I felt a… Read More »
Categories: This and That, Wyo Sal
Posted August 25, 2016
Comparing and contrasting two authors I have not previously read is, in my opinion, like trying to tell you about Santa Claus and the tooth fairy. Reading and the pure joy of it is so deeply personal that I feel almost guilty sharing an opinion. But then I remember that… Read More »
Categories: This and That, Wyo Sal
Posted August 18, 2016
The drive took 40 minutes, the task less than five. Knowing we would be out of town for the primary election, we voted absentee for the first time in our many decades of voting. We did get stickers, but we certainly don’t deserve any special praise. I would never consider… Read More »
Categories: This and That, Wyo Sal
Posted August 11, 2016
It had been one of those crushingly long Mondays … when the to-do list never got shorter than the to-done list. I felt like a dish rag — one with a hole in it no less. I was attired in the top and skirt that I had purchased at the… Read More »
Categories: This and That, Wyo Sal
Posted August 4, 2016
A Note From Prairie Wife: I’d like to take a moment to welcome a new frequent contributor to our site. Wyo Sal is a past Prairie Wife of the Week and a someone that I look up to as a woman, writer, mother, and of course…chef! Enjoy and don’t forget to… Read More »
Categories: This and That, Wyo Sal
Posted August 1, 2016
We all know that milk comes from cows, and being born in the dairy state means that I have a certain affinity for the milk cow. When the Western Dairy Association (WDA) offered to let Mary Poppins, the Cowkids and I tour a local dairy we jumped at the chance. The… Read More »
Categories: This and That
Posted July 1, 2016
On Monday we will be celebrating the 4th of July… Many of you will be like us, and spending the day with family and friends, perhaps attending a BBQ and lighting a few fireworks and sparklers at night. Some of you may be celebrating by enjoying a fancy meal and sitting… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, This and That
Posted June 17, 2016
You can all thank this week’s Prairie Wife of the week author Sarai Walker (don’t forget to stop by and enter to win a signed copy of her book) for this recipe. A few weeks ago she posted a pic of some divine S’mores Brownies she had made. I instantly… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted April 13, 2016
I love my crock pot…really I do (just type crock pot into our sites search engine and you’ll see a dozen recipes). It’s an easy practical tool that allows me to make healthy homemade meals for my family and skip the dinner time rush and stress. Mornings are usually my… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted April 1, 2016
First, let me say that it took me over a month of nagging to finally get The Cowboy to agree to let me share this French Toast recipe. Not only was he reluctant to tell me his secret ingredient, but he’s pretty shy about being a part of the blog.… Read More »
Categories: This and That
