Nebraska moms looking for a side hustle have a new option. Midland Community College has teamed up with Lincoln mom and web designer Becca Kroese to give moms an opportunity to learn how to build websites with the Mom Code Academy online class starting May 1. “This course was developed to help busy moms engage tech skills that are in demand,” said Micah Yost, lead faculty … [Read more...]
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 plenty of time to cook. (HA!) After a few days of caring for a new infant, I realized what … [Read more...]
Nebraska Couple Dreams Bigger After Son’s Autism Diagnosis
Thirteen years ago, Aaron and Kerri Bly of rural Kenesaw brought their first son, Trae, home from the hospital along with big dreams. But, as Trae grew, they noticed that he didn’t develop as fast as other kids. He didn’t walk or communicate until age two and a half. When Trae was 3 years old, they found out why. Their son has autism. Autism hasn’t dampened their dreams … [Read more...]
Lexington Seamstress Transforms Wedding Dresses into Angel Gowns
“My bridal gown is 61 years old today,” the 80-year-old lady had written on the note. “It is as elegant as the day I bought it. A little yellowed, but just as beautiful. It is in better condition than I am, hardly any wrinkles and still a size 11. I couldn’t possibly squeeze into it, and sorry to say, I am quite wrinkled. Soon it will be cut into pieces and recycled into burial … [Read more...]
Omaha Mom Provides HOPE for Organizing Photos and Kids’ Art Projects
What is the one thing you would grab if your house was burning down? I watched in suspense along with millions of other Americans as Jack Pearson fled his family’s burning house in a recent “This is Us” episode, and I fought back the tears as he came out with the family dog, a photo album and a video he had captured that day of his daughter singing for an … [Read more...]