10 Things NOT to Say to an Oilfield Wife
10 Things NOT to Say to an Oilfield Wife 1. “Oh. He works in oil …?” This is usually followed by unsolicited environmental or political opinions. Sooo, lemme just stop you right there. Unless I ask you...
View ArticleSo 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 ArticleT-minus 8 Hours and Cleaning
After a long week alone, I wake up and realize today’s the day, and my husband will be home in about 8 hours. As I lie in bed and think about all the things that need to be done before … Continue...
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 … Continue...
View Article“Blue-Collar” Blessings
I can’t even tell you the number of times I’ve had people make a big deal out of the fact that my husband doesn’t have a college degree. Almost always I hear, “What if something happens? What if he...
View ArticleThe Oilfield Cafe: Bacon Ranch Foil Packet Potatoes
(Photo credit: Unknown) I don’t know about y’all, but summer means grilling season in our household. Hubby is a master with a charcoal grill and I’m always looking for yummy sides to pair with his...
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