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The 2013 Oilfield Calendar Has Arrived!
And it can be yours, all yours! You submitted your best photos, now we can showcase them on our wall all year! Join the Real Oilfield Wives Community!
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You Know You Are a Real Oilfield Wife When…
You Know You Are a Real Oilfield Wife When… You have to blow dust off your razor the day before your husband is due home… it’s been THAT long since you shaved your legs. In North Dakota and Canada, we...
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Hello, My Name Is…
Good morning, ladies! Real Oilfield Wives has been going strong for three months now, and I figure it’s time we get to know each other a bit more. I’ve put together a fun little questionnaire for all...
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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...
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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...
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My 10 Essentials For Camper Living
Greetings from our camper in North Dakota! After spending a few weeks back at our house in Kentucky and with family in Indiana, Will and I have finally returned to Jacob and our camper home....
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7 Things I Love About Oilfield Camper Life
I’ve been back in North Dakota for about six weeks now and I’m finally starting to settle into a routine. I’m feeling more and more comfortable with camper life every day and I’ve really been...
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7 Not So Fabulous Things About Living In An Oilfield Camper
As promised, here is the second part of my post series on the great and not so great things about living in a camper in the oilfield. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love being able to be here with Jacob...
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The Joys of Winterizing Your Camper
The days are getting shorter here and the nights are getting longer and the temperature is starting to drop like a rock. For those of us here in camper land this means we are in the throes of...
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Greetings From Our New Home In Beautiful Skunk Bay, ND!
Whew! It’s Monday evening and this is the first time I’ve had to sit down and be still since Friday afternoon. I am thoroughly exhausted, but after this weekend, I can honestly say that oilfield...
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Oilfield Camper Life: A Man’s Perspective
If you read my last post you will remember that I had been told that I had fractured my elbow. Thankfully, after two trips to the orthopedist they found that it was in fact not fractured....
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6 Tips For Choosing A Camper Lot
The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, it seems that spring has officially begun and as things begin to warm up in North Dakota many families are considering pulling up roots and heading to...
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Camper Safety Tips
In light of last week’s tornadoes in Watford City, ND, I think now is a good time to talk about camper safety. I know last week was a scary time for many families living in the Bakken and for many...
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A Quick Guide To Bakken Housing Types
After reading reports from recent events in the Bakken oilfield it became apparent to me that there is something of a misunderstanding about housing there. It seems that the media tends to label...
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Ramble On- Heading Back to the Bakken
Leaves are falling all around, It’s time I was on my way. Thanks to you, I’m much obliged for such a pleasant stay. But now it’s time for me to go. The autumn moon lights my way. Despite the...
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5 North Dakota Places To Visit
I am currently in the process of trying to organize everything for the kids and I to go back to North Dakota in a couple of weeks and while doing so I’ve been thinking about all the neat places I want...
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7 Things I Love About Oilfield Camper Life
I’ve been back in North Dakota for about six weeks now and I’m finally starting to settle into a routine. I’m feeling more and more comfortable with camper life every day and I’ve really been...
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7 Not So Fabulous Things About Living In An Oilfield Camper
As promised, here is the second part of my post series on the great and not so great things about living in a camper in the oilfield. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love being able to be here with Jacob...
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The Joys of Winterizing Your Camper
The days are getting shorter here and the nights are getting longer and the temperature is starting to drop like a rock. For those of us here in camper land this means we are in the throes of...
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Greetings From Our New Home In Beautiful Skunk Bay, ND!
Whew! It’s Monday evening and this is the first time I’ve had to sit down and be still since Friday afternoon. I am thoroughly exhausted, but after this weekend, I can honestly say that oilfield...
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