Tips + Tricks

Eco-friendly crafts are a fantastic way to recycle and reuse items that may otherwise end up in a landfill; they also are less expensive and can be so much fun. The cost of craft supplies can add up quickly,...

Two years ago, while visiting family on the east shore of Lake Michigan, my children spent an afternoon knee-deep in warm lake water filling an ice cream bucket of rocks and pebbles—which later turned into what we call pebble...

It’s November. Thankfulness is at the forefront of our minds, and rightfully so. We use this month to remind our kids more than ever how fortunate we are to have things in excess: warm homes with cozy blankets,...

The best part of the warmer weather is definitely playing outside. I’m a mom who works outside the home, so there are only so many precious hours that I get with my kids to play. It is always such...

Every year, my little family and I stay home for New Year's Eve. Sometimes we invite a couple of friends. Sometimes we look at it as our holiday. One thing that will always be a constant in my home...

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...

I would say in 2019, a large number of homes have an Amazon Echo, Google Home or an equivalent device. I use my Echo almost every time I cook. Setting up multiple alarms and reminders with Alexa helps me...

As a birthday party manager for a local kid's gym, I have hosted over 300 children's birthday parties! It doesn't matter if you are holding your child's birthday party in your backyard or at a local business—these five tips...

Are you an on-the-go family? Tell me if either of these sound familiar . . . You try to be healthy but struggle to come up with meal ideas for your family? You are busy with activities during many...

Hey Omaha, are you ready to take action? We're talking about voting. I had the fortunate opportunity of working as an intern at the Douglas County Election Commission during a few different election cycles during college. The experience reinforced the power...