Posted January 3, 2015
Dictionary.Referance.com defines nesting as “The tendency to arrange one’s immediate surroundings, such as a work station, to create a place where one feels secure, comfortable, or in control.” The Cowboy defines nesting as “When my pregnant wife makes no sense and makes me redo shit that I’ve already redone three… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 2, 2015
**This Giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much for all your comments and e-mails! The Featured Prairie Wives for February Flashbacks are…..Amanda and her candid conversation about addiction, Katy and her experience in Direct Sales with Rodan and Fields, Elizabeth and her journey to Africa, and Kim Gravel of the… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted December 31, 2014
The first week of December The Cowboy and I surprised the kids and CowGranny with a week long trip to Florida. There were several reasons we went the surprise route. First and foremost The Cowboy loves a good surprise so, he had CowGranny booked for the week and thinking she… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted December 29, 2014
Texas Two Steppin’: I always like to start my resolutions by seeing how well I did with the previous year’s listing. I’m pleased to say that I achieved them all, and I owe that in great part to y’all–there’s nothing like having thousands of readers to keep you honest and… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted December 22, 2014
I am the first to admit that I am super anal and regimented. I blame it on being a single mother of four kids (almost five) five days a week. After all, if I’m not on top of everything it can all fall apart and turn into utter chaos so… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted December 19, 2014
I first met Eliza this summer at my local Farmer’s Market where she was selling her all natural, hand crafted body care products. At the time I didn’t have a moment to stop by her table and actually try or buy her products. So, when she approached me a few… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted December 15, 2014
Here on the Prairie we are pretty big on traditions, and the Holidays are full of fun things we try to do every year. This year as always we had our Annual Cookie Exchange. A few years ago I became completely overwhelmed at the idea of trying to hand out… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted December 13, 2014
This is Part 2 of my ADHD journey with my son. Take a moment to read ADHD Part 1: Pre Diagnosis if you haven’t read it already! I made the soonest available appointment with Leslie, the woman recommended to me by my son’s teacher. She is an amazing board certified… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted December 12, 2014
This is a very, very special post for me, and I’m kinda nervous that I won’t be able to do this week’s Prairie Wife justice. You see, although I spend a portion of my “free time” blogging, I’m really not good at sharing my feelings with others, especially about personal… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted December 10, 2014
Warning: Do not read this post if you are thinking about being pregnant but are not yet pregnant, if you are embarrassed easily by hearing people talk about bodily functions, or if you are male. One of the fun things about this pregnancy is that I get to enjoy being… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting, Prairie Life