Monday Musings: Slow Death of Nebraska Small Towns and Farms
Growing up, some of my fondest memories were made on my Grandparents' farm. Building forts with my cousins, freezing sweet corn and just being in [...]
Nebraska’s Holen One Farms & Their Nebraska BBQ Gift Pack Giveaway
“A good meal, combined with a good story among good friends, is truly the best adventure of all.” Mike & Renee Holen (Creators of Nebraska [...]
Experiencing the Country Near the City: Camp Sonshine near Lincoln
I have been looking forward to telling my blog readers all about one of our favorite Nebraska places. Our kids have attended Camp Sonshine day [...]
Friday Photography: The Art of Local Lincoln Artist Ann Williams
Normally for this type of column, I feature many different photographs. Today I wanted to focus on just one! This commissioned sculpture is entitled, "All [...]
Paint Yourself Silly for Creating Last Minute Gifts
For the past two years, my kids have participated in the summer reading program at Indigo Bridge Books in Lincoln. One of the prizes both [...]
Shopping Saturday: Susan’s Bookstore in Aurora, Nebraska
I meant to do this post 2 weeks ago on "Small Business Saturday." Can I blame my lapse on lack of batteries? I accidentally ran [...]
Christmas with a Cause: Purposeful Shopping @ Tiny Hands International in Lincoln, NE
One of my very favorite organizations makes a huge impact halfway around the world despite being based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Tiny Hands International is helping make [...]
Buy Nebraska: Holen One and More
Did you realize that there is a whole network of products that are not only sold in Nebraska but are also made here? And they [...]
Shop Local in Lincoln: Hallow Candle
For the past several Black Fridays I have gone shopping. That is, after I wake up at my normal 5 a.m. time - nothing earlier [...]
Shop Local in Omaha: A Guest Blog Post by Oh My! Omaha
Since I value my sleep, I barely make it to any stores in Lincoln before Black Friday deals end. So the thought of making in [...]