Posted February 24, 2017
Reading this title it sounds a bit threatening…and I guess this is one of the sterner Mama Mantras around here. We don’t pay the Cowkids an allowance. It’s a firm belief of The Cowboy and I that families work together. The Cowkids have numerous age appropriate tasks/chores that we expect… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted February 15, 2017
Yesterday at Mom’s group one of my friends asked me how I felt about being done having kids. It wasn’t a random question… LittleMissH turned two yesterday (best Valentine’s Day gift ever) and during the meeting I mentioned that this is the first time in a decade that I am… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted January 27, 2017
I mentioned earlier this week that our family is headed to sunny Florida for Vacation. I have to admit that it’s a bit stressful getting ready for a vacation when you have a family of 7. No offense to The Cowboy but, he shows up and the bags are packed the… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted January 18, 2017
Usually, our Mama Mantra posts have to do with a phrase or belief that we moms and Prairie Wives have… This time though I’m using it to help explain a stage, The Raccoon Stage. You know, that stage where your child is into everything, just like a Raccoon. You turn… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 13, 2017
I usually feel like I can keep my sh!t together. I wouldn’t say I’m supermom or anything, but I feel I totally qualify as a “she does a fairly good job” kinda mom. Today I give up. I am done. They. Are. Winning. And by they I mean the Cowkids… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted December 14, 2016
One of my favorite things to do in my “free time” is read magazines. Anyone that is a regular visitor to my home knows that you an find a pile in my bathroom…because let’s get real here…that’s the only place I have time to read them! In US weekly they… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Reviews
Posted December 7, 2016
If you follow us on Facebook you may have seen this post that I put up earlier this week… I don’t judge those of you that have an Elf on a Shelf…I get the appeal! The kids love them, it’s an awesome tool to help keep your kids in check, and it’s… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted October 26, 2016
This year I became a parent of a Middle Schooler and with this transition came the question…. Does he REALLY need a smart phone? My answer was a resounding YES! Cowboy J’s school is in a different town than all the other Cowkids, and I felt extremely nervous about this…I wanted to have the ability… Read More »
Categories: Reviews
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 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
