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College Drop Off: It’s Our Turn to Let Him Go

August 21, 2018 by Kristine Jacobson 6 Comments

College Drop Off: It’s Our Turn to Let Him Go

It was the day I had been dreading for 18 and a half years. College drop-off day. All summer, we had prepared for this moment. We made Target runs. We bought sheets, cleaning supplies, organizing containers and even a toilet plunger. We had long discussions about the dangers and fun times ahead in college. We had special suppers and vacations, and we let our son spread … [Read more...]

You Might Be a Nebraska 4-H Family if July Finds You …

July 17, 2018 by Kristine Jacobson Leave a Comment

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 or sheep. Sewing the final seam in a pair of boxer shorts or driving to towns near and far seeking that perfect fabric to begin sewing a pair of boxer … [Read more...]

10 Reasons to Take Your Kids Camping, Plus Our Favorite Nebraska Camping Spots

July 10, 2018 by Kristine Jacobson Leave a Comment

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 three children their entire lives as well. And now that they are teenagers, it makes me happy to see the excitement on their faces when I say we are going camping. And, … [Read more...]

They Called Her the “N” Word

January 23, 2018 by Kristine Jacobson Leave a Comment

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 cheering on wrestlers in central Nebraska. Her white father carried her around like a princess. His proud face radiated his love for this precious girl. I couldn’t help … [Read more...]

Disney-Loving Moms Offer Vacation Tips & Ideas for Nebraska Families

January 16, 2018 by Kristine Jacobson Leave a Comment

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 was a junior in high school, and my family was enjoying a spring-break vacation to Disney World in Orlando. I loved that trip and the one to Disneyland in … [Read more...]

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