When Ogallala native Lexi Larsen was 4 years old, she performed her first national anthem in front of a crowd at a local rodeo. When she was 10, she told her mom she wanted to quit dance class and school and move to Nashville to pursue a career in country music like Shania Twain. Lexi’s mom, Davanne, of … Continue Reading
Better Living
Get Kids Thinking Again With Education.com
Cheer for red, white, and blue with this fun patriotic word search. Kids will sharpen their adverbs as they search for these words. Be sure to … Continue Reading
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
Family Fun & Travel
50 Fun Things to Do With Kids This Summer in Nebraska
School is out for most Nebraska children, which means that technically summer has started! Ice cream, outdoor fun and family time come to mind when I think of summer. It's time for lazy days by the pool, cool summer … Continue Reading
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
Life In Nebraska Blog
You Might Be a Nebraska 4-H Family if July Finds You …
It’s July in Nebraska. That means sweet corn, hot summer days and a trip to the county fair. And, if you are a 4-H member (or a 4-H parent), you might be … Waking up with the sunrise to feed hungry cows, pigs … Continue Reading
10 Reasons to Take Your Kids Camping, Plus Our Favorite Nebraska Camping Spots
I have loved camping since as long as I can remember. I grew up camping, and the first item my husband and I purchased with the money gifted to us for our wedding was a new tent. We have enjoyed camping with our … Continue Reading
Recipes
Simple Summer Fruit Slush
It can be tempting for kids to sit on the couch and eat chips all summer. But with simple and easy snacks like frozen fruit cups, it’s easy and more fun to eat healthier and get a little boost of vitamin C! I discovered this recipe for frozen fruit slushes in a church cookbook several […]