Posted September 6, 2019
Alone isn’t a word that most people would use to describe me. Anyone that knows me, would most likely label me as a “people person” and in my youth, I constantly sought out the company of others. I needed to be surrounded by noise, by other people to feel comfortable.… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted September 3, 2019
Any time that I go out and about town with all the Cowkids, people tend to stop and stare. After all, a mom with five kids in tow is definitely something to see. In today’s society, it’s not uncommon for someone to comment on what they see. Aside from comments… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted August 9, 2019
As I mentioned earlier this week I have a super busy Fall coming up. The Cowkids go back to school in less than two weeks, and if you follow us on Instagram you know that I am currently back home with Ma and Pa in Wisconsin. I’ve decided to take… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted August 6, 2019
Summer is almost done. The Cowkids go back to school in two weeks. We’ve had a dirt, water, fun, and sun filled Summer. Yet, I find myself looking forward to the scheduled busyness of the school year. Part of what I’m excited about this Fall is the opportunities I have… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted August 2, 2019
Many of you have messaged and emailed me and asked me if I would begin a Podcast. It seems there is always a surge of these requests after one of my speaking engagements. I love hearing this message because it lets me know that I have been able to follow… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted July 16, 2019
Make yourself a priority. What do you think of when you read that? Are you an exhausted SAHM that is living off of goldfish crackers, and lukewarm coffee and hasn’t showered in 3 days? Would “make yourself a priority” mean an hour alone to take a bath and breathe? Are… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted June 21, 2019
Trigger Warning: Loss of an Infant I’m not really a cryer. I guess I should rephrase that. I cry all the time at sad movies (Big Hero 6 was ridiculous) and sentimental songs on the radio, but when I’m really scared or hurt I tend to keep it all in.… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted June 12, 2019
I can often be heard saying I’m not a competitive person. Those that know me well roll their eyes when I say that. I guess I should say instead “when it comes to sports or athletics I’m not competitive, but in all other aspects I like to do my best… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted June 4, 2019
After 5 days in the hustle and bustle of London, The Cowboy was ready for some peace and quiet. As our driver/guide Ian took us out of London and into The Cotswolds we couldn’t believe how beautifully green it was. It was exactly like what we had seen in all… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted May 31, 2019
I’ve been thinking and thinking about how on earth to do this post! I have SO SO SOOOOO much to say and about a million billion pictures I could share. But, I don’t want this to turn into a boring slideshow presentation lol. So, I think what I’ll do is… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
