She knew her annual exam and mammogram were overdue. But, her excuse seemed valid. Sara Stevens-Stehl of Bertrand was tired of doctor’s visits. She had spent the last several years taking her teenage son, Riley, to specialists to determine the cause of his health problems. He was eventually diagnosed … Continue Reading
Better Living

30 Expert Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep
It’s 1 a.m., and you have tried everything to fall asleep. You’ve read a book. You've kept your room dark and cool. You have taken those racing … Continue Reading

9 Essential Car Care Tips For Women
Stacey Schoneman of Lexington grew up racing and working in her parents' business, C & S Truck and Salvage. Now she is a single mom, and she … Continue Reading
Family Fun & Travel

15 Magical Family Christmas Events Across Nebraska
Live Nativity at Timberlake Ranch Camp, Marquette Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 4-8 p.m.; and Dec. 16, 2-6 p.m. Take a step back in time and experience the sights of sounds of historical Bethlehem with music, making … Continue Reading
Life In Nebraska Blog

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 … Continue Reading
Recipes

Beyond Relishes: The Strawberry Pretzel Salad That Boosted My Culinary Reputation
It started with the tuna-noodle casserole. My husband and I had been married barely two weeks when I cooked up one of the few meals I knew how to make – the infamous tuna casserole. He didn’t like it. Something about the consistency, he said. He didn’t even pretend to enjoy the casserole for the […]