“She believed she could … so she did.” That is the inspirational phrase inscribed on a charm attached to red leather bracelet that my sister gave to me as I started my new business a few years ago. It might also be the phrase that best describes the mother-daughter duo of Kara (mom) and Danielle Parde … Continue Reading
Better Living
Snapchat, Cyberbulling & Sexting: What Nebraska Parents Need To Know
A Nebraska high-school football player was handcuffed and eventually charged with terroristic threats after he tweeted threatening comments about … Continue Reading
Code Academy Gives Moms New Side Hustle Skills
Nebraska moms looking for a side hustle have a new option. Midland Community College has teamed up with Lincoln mom and web designer Becca … Continue Reading
Family Fun & Travel
Affordable Summer Family Vacations Within Driving Distance From Nebraska
I once asked my daughter to describe me in three words. Here’s what she said: Trippish, in meaning that I like to go on trips. Amazing. (She is sweet, sometimes!) Stressful, as in I get stressed a lot. … Continue Reading
Nebraska Ice-Skating Rinks Provide Winter Family Fun
Figure skating is my favorite part of the Winter Olympics. I remember as a child watching Katarina Witt glide her way to a gold medal and Scott Hamilton performing his amazing backflip on the ice. I always wanted … Continue Reading
Life In Nebraska Blog
They Called Her the “N” Word
I saw a beautiful baby girl at my son’s wrestling meet last year. She was about six months old with dark skin and tight curly hair. Because of the color of her skin, she stood out among the mainly white faces … Continue Reading
Disney-Loving Moms Offer Vacation Tips & Ideas for Nebraska Families
I still recall the lyrics to the song that blared out of the train on Mickey’s Birthday Land Express. “We’re rollin’, rollin’ on the express. We’re rollin’ on Mickey’s Birthday Land Express.” It was 1988. I … Continue Reading
Recipes
Delicious & Easy Meals to Take to Families in Need
The day we brought our first baby home from the hospital, a thoughtful family member prepared a warm meal and had it waiting for us in the kitchen. Others had offered to bring meals as well, and I wondered why people would be bringing us meals when I would be home on maternity leave with […]