American Girl Doll…or Not

Posted November 5, 2014

I am the first to admit that I am super anal when it comes to a lot of things. Buying Christmas gifts is one of those things that I just can’t leave alone. My big sis Texas Two Steppin’ is the same way so perhaps it is genetic. I try… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens

Potty Training: Stage Two

Posted November 3, 2014

A month or so ago I posted Potty Training: Stage One and gave you an overview of my potty training philosophy and listed the first steps to getting your child comfortable with the potty. Take a look below and see if you are ready for Stage Two! Ready for Stage… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting

The Kindness Project

Posted November 1, 2014

Disclaimer: I love my kids…a lot and I think they are great. Now that that’s out of the way, sometimes my kids are big fat jerks to each other. Sometimes when they are playing I overhear things that just stun me, floor me, mortify me…things that cause me to lay… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens

Potty Training: Stage One

Posted September 6, 2014

Cowboy C is 18 months old and it’s time to start potty training. I know that some of you are shaking your heads and going what?! After all, the average age for children in the United States to be potty trained is 3 years old. Cowboy C is my 4th… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting

My Top 5 Really?! Moments

Posted July 28, 2014

I am borrowing this concept from an SNL skit called Really!?! With Seth and Amy but I’m sure even if you don’t take the time to watch the clip you’ll pick up on what I’m doing quite quickly. Usually I tend to be pretty easy going, after all with four… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens

Planning a Child’s Birthday Party

Posted May 4, 2014

Birthday’s are always a big deal around here, I totally admit that I tend to go a little crazy, it’s just so much fun and the kids are always so excited! When I started as a mom it was way before the whole Pinterest phenomenon, so most of my ideas… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens

We Need Your Help For Mother’s Day

Posted April 17, 2014

Hey readers! As you all know Mother’s Day is coming up. Texas Two Steppin’ and I were talking about what we wanted to do here at PrairieWifeInHeels.com to celebrate this special day. As a mother of four young children (and based on past Mother’s Day experience) I don’t have big… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens

Don’t Eat the Mudpies

Posted March 30, 2014

As I answered some reader questions for Friday’s post I was reminded of an incident that occurred about four years ago. While I strongly believe that exposure to dirt and germs ends up making healthier kids, there can be too much of a good thing…At the time this was a… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens

Prairie Wife of the Week March 21, 2014

Posted March 21, 2014

Growing up I was a stereotypical bookworm with glasses, introverted personality and absolute loathing of gym class. So imagine my surprise (and fear) when I learned that not only was The Texan a state champion football player but my Steps were also pretty talented athletes. Sports and competition were literally… Read More »

Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week

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