I know what you're thinking. "Have an original idea, Audra." But seriously, what better day is there than National Pi Day to eat pie??? (Other than National Pie Day, of course.) I could eat it all day–strawberry pie, apple...
As much as I enjoy living in Omaha, I try to visit other places at least once a year. I truly am fond of learning about the history of other cities and finding spots around town that are local...
Who said family travel has to be expensive? This is the chronicle about a single mom who took her kids on a memorable trip across South Dakota for 6 days and 5 nights, for less than $1000, and stayed relatively...
Pranking within a family is fun.
It's a lighthearted way to connect and express creativity. Anyone who has followed us on social media has seen our shenanigans. The kids prank us and we prank the kids.
It's our way of showing that...
Christmas Eve 2019. A stressful day that will live in infamy forever in the Hein household. We had finished our first annual family dessert cook-off. Christmas Eve dinner had been devoured. Tim Allen as the Santa Clause joined us...
I’m sure you’ve heard about Jennifer Garner giving her kids a Yes Day each year. Yes Day is a simple concept—you simply say yes to every request the kids make, no matter how silly it may be! I was curious about...
I have four boys, and each of the older three is involved in a sport at least once during the year. After almost a decade of having kids in sports, I’ve learned a few things along the way. What...
Hard boiled eggs.
Easy breakfast. Quick snack. Perfect in a lunch. Amazing on salad. Easter wouldn't be the same without them! My family always has a package of hard boiled eggs in the fridge. I feel like I can't cook...
I had the best childhood.
It's filled with irreplaceable memories that make my heart yearn to live just one more day in my adolescence. My parents were the parents at every sporting event, dance recital, school play, and holiday party. ...
When I was a young mother of one, I had no idea how good I had it at night time. My oldest has always been like me: he cherishes sleep. When he was a baby and toddler, he would...