“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
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
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
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 […]