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 sake of newly-wedded bliss. At that point, I realized cooking and baking would … [Read more...]
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 an oil lamp with clay, writing with a quill and ink and spinning wool. Talk to shepherds and sample frankincense and myrrh followed by a live presentation of the … [Read more...]
Bertrand Mom Finds New Mission After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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 with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), an illness that … [Read more...]
14 Budget-Friendly Nebraska Pumpkin Patches
Do your weekend plans include hayrack rides, picking pumpkins, corn mazes and caramel apples? It will be a great weekend to enjoy one of the many great pumpkin patches in Nebraska. Download our 2018 Pumpkin Patch guide for full details on Nebraska pumpkin patches. If you are looking for pumpkin patches that won't break the budget, we've highlighted 14 attractions with lower … [Read more...]
TuTus & Unicorns Make Perfect Home Business for Mom With Special Needs Daughter
It all started with a tutu and a mom’s desire for her unique daughter to have something unique to wear. Missi Jean’s daughter, Ava, was born with Down Syndrome on Down Syndrome Day (March 21, 2014) and has a heart defect. She wanted to dress her sweet daughter in something besides the typical “Wal-Mart clothing” that all of the other children were wearing. So, she crafted … [Read more...]