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As October rolls around, you can’t escape Halloween! From giant spider displays at Costco to the endless advertisements for haunted houses, it seems like Halloween is ALWAYS spooky. But for families with little ghouls or even those who prefer...

It feels like this time of year gets stagnant when it comes to doing anything related to homeschool.  Indoor activities, repeating the same routine, or even working on the same old thing just seems to bog everyone down. But, if...

School started, sports are in full swing, and the holidays are approaching quickly. But that sinking realization just hit - you need updated family photos… yesterday!  No problem, you’ll just post to your favorite local mom social media group...

Unlike the 10 Commandments your budget should not be written in stone and you should be prepared to change them as needed.

Ever since I can remember, there has always been a large vegetable garden and dozens of planters at my grandma’s house in Merrill, Iowa.  Nestled thirty miles off of Interstate 29 in Northwest Iowa, Merrill, a town of 700...

It is that time of year again! Most Nebraskans celebrate its return. The crisp air, cool nights, exciting match-ups and extended times with friends where we consume too many calories.  The truly loyal wear red every Saturday. It is...

Recently, my sister decided to give the interior of her home a new coat of paint, something to freshen the space up. She wanted a color that would coordinate nicely with the furniture she already had. The living room,...

This year I'm making some personal goals but am also making a new list this year - money resolutions to get me back on track.

You’ve probably read about taking care of yourself and making sure you put yourself first.  In fact, writers for Omaha Mom’s Blog have written about it here and here.  I’ve even written a post about putting myself first and...

Skies have gotten dark. Rain is coming sideways. Winds are howling. Lighting is lighting up the sky. Thunder is rumbling the floors. Hail is pounding on the roof. Sirens start screaming for you to run to safety. What do...