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 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 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 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
Posted September 23, 2016
With the start of the school year and Halloween soon upon us we’ve all been hearing about how we can keep children with food allergies safe. I’ve never had a problem with sending the Cowkids to school with peanut free food. After all, I would want someone to do the… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted September 19, 2016
A few of you may have seen on Facebook and Twitter that PrairieWifeInHeels.com has been honored to be featured on two amazing Wyoming blogs JellyBeanJournals.com and TheTallMom.com. Several readers have messaged me trying to find the links so I thought it would be easiest to put the links right here… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting, Prairie Life
Posted September 16, 2016
For many of you the phrase “I am a Football mom” may not seem like a big deal. But readers, let me tell you, it’s something I never thought I would say! Growing up, sports were not in any way a part of my life. I never participated in an… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted September 12, 2016
A few fellow Wyoming bloggers and I gathered up this Summer to chat and offer support to each other. This blogging gig is full of ups and downs and it really helps to have people that understand your journey, and can offer sage advice, tips and tricks. During the meeting we… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted September 9, 2016
I have an 8 year old daughter. Let’s pause for a moment…I’m sure you’re wondering what the big deal is. If I said I have a teenage daughter, you would be nodding your heads and fist pumping in agreement. But, let me tell you, those hormones, they don’t wait until… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
