“Parenting is hard,” said Holdrege mom Janet Bailey. “And it’s getting harder and harder in the world that we live in with all the challenges that our kids face.” That’s one of the reasons why Janet joined Moms in Prayer International many years ago. Her group is one of 92 Moms in Prayer groups that meet across Nebraska to pray for students, teachers and schools. With school … [Read more...]
Simple & Healthy Summer Snacks for Kids
Ice cream, s’mores and popsicles make summer fun for kids, but too much of those sweet summer treats will leave kids sluggish and busting out of their shorts by the time school starts. Buffalo County Extension Associate Ranae Aspen said her own family, which includes two teen-agers, often struggles with making healthy food choices even though her job is to educate kids and … [Read more...]
Make Your Fourth of July Party POP With Red, White & Blue Desserts
Discover the secret ingredient to making your Fourth of July party desserts POP with these recipes! I've always enjoyed creating red, white and blue foods for one of my favorite holidays. This year, I tried three new recipes. As always with my recipes, they must be easy to make and not require too many ingredients. Two of the recipes incorporate Pop Rocks (at the suggestion of … [Read more...]
Ten Father’s Day Gifts Made in Nebraska: BBQ & Beard Oil to Popcorn & Man Soap
Nebraska dads are special. Whether they root for the Huskers (or some other team we won’t mention here) or like to grill delicious meals on the grill (or eat the delicious meals someone else makes), we’ve got some great made-in-Nebraska gift ideas to make them feel loved and special this Father’s Day. (Click on the red links for more information about each gift idea.) For … [Read more...]
A Fun Family Activity: Plant a Pizza Garden
Gardening may seem like a hobby for the older generations, but it’s actually one of the best ways to encourage kids to enjoy the great outdoors and learn responsibility this summer. Mary Jane Frogge, extension associate for Lancaster County, offers a few tips for gardening with kids of all ages: For Younger Kids: Let them help pick out seed packets and then share with … [Read more...]