So You’re Moving to BoomTown, USA… Now What?
You hear about oilfield boomtowns everywhere in the media, some outlets even going so far as to compare them to a modern-day Wild West. The thought of actually moving to one of these towns can be...
View Article12 Signs That Your Husband’s Hitch is Almost Over
Sure Signs That Your Husband’s Hitch Is Almost Over He texts you a countdown every morning. 5 more days, 4 more days, 3 more days… Your response to every text from him says either, “HURRY! The kids...
View Article12 Ways to Survive When You and Your Man Are Butting Heads
As oilfield wives, we have a different sort of lifestyle than most people are used to. We are alone for days, weeks, or even months on end. You know what that means… aside from watching soap operas,...
View ArticleSuck It Up, Buttercup
There’s been a lot of controversy as of late on our Facebook page regarding oilfield wives and what is perceived as whining. While maybe we do whine a little, I think most of it stems from the fact...
View ArticleYour Guide to Monthly Subscription Boxes
It’s not a secret that I love to shop. I especially love shopping when I don’t need to leave my house! Monthly subscription boxes… they’re everywhere these days. Beauty products, crafts, beer, toys…...
View ArticleHow to Be a Fit Oilfield Mom
The husband leaves for work and with him goes all my desire and motivation to go to the gym. Wait, who am I kidding? I haven’t been to the gym since May! At first, I blamed it on summer and having the...
View ArticleManaging the Kids While Your Husband is Away
How many times has someone told you, “I don’t know how you do it!” and you just laugh it off and say it’s not that bad. What they don’t know is that you are quite possibly on the verge of a breakdown...
View ArticleThe Skinny on Bountiful Baskets
Oilfield life often comes with living in small towns with inflated prices on groceries. Selections are scarce, prices are high, lines are long, and trying to find good-for-you foods is just plain...
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