Posted July 19, 2014
When I think of a Farmers Market the first thing that comes to my mind is fresh fruit and veggies, it’s an affordable and earth-friendly way to buy all the delicious and nutritious food that my family can’t get enough of. Summer has finally come to Wyoming and with the… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted July 18, 2014
I first met this week’s Prairie Wife of the Week in Nice, France. As The Cowboy and I exited our plane, found our luggage, and forged ahead through the small airport we were both a little nervous. We had never traveled this far from home, and while we were thrilled… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted July 16, 2014
These last few weeks motivation to be productive has been more than a little lacking around here. Well…actually…it’s been pretty non existent. The Cowkids have been averaging two baths a week, and I can’t really remember the last time I mopped the floor. We’ve been having a blast going to… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted July 11, 2014
The first time I saw Sheryl Lain in action I was a young teacher, just finishing up my second year in first grade. Sheryl came into our school as part of our yearly staff development, and encouraged us to help our children grow as writers. She was vibrant and passionate… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted July 7, 2014
I wouldn’t say that I hate camping, but I can’t exactly say I love it either. It’s not the bugs, dirt, sleeping on the ground, or walking half a mile to find a good bush to go to the bathroom in…believe it or not none of that bothers this reformed… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted July 4, 2014
It was no surprise to learn that Kathy Wright was nominated to be the Wyoming Council for Woman’s Issues 2014 Woman of Distinction. A One Star General with a 40 year career in the Wyoming National Guard makes her a woman to be reckoned with. I have to admit that… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted June 30, 2014
A few months back, Prairie Wife shared with us where she does the majority of her blog writing. Isn’t her home office too cute? And if you knew her as well as I do (she is my baby sis after all!) you would know that the deep red color scheme… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted June 28, 2014
Around here branding is a community activity, and because The Cowboy knows what he’s doing and is helpful, we usually go to several throughout the year. At this point we don’t have any cows of our own (don’t think The Cowboy isn’t working me towards that) and it’s actually a… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted June 27, 2014
“ROADTRIP!” When I was in college this phrase meant throwing clothes in a bag, piling into a friend’s car and heading to Chicago for a few days of freedom, adventure, and fun. Once I had kids, road trips meant packing for four people and bracing myself for cries of “S/he’s… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted June 20, 2014
As a busy mother of four Cowkids, the times when I get to be alone and focus on me, and only me, are few and far between. Once I became a mom I began to look forward to my haircut appointments like a beacon of light and calm. Two hours… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Wife of the Week
