Tips + Tricks

There never seem to be enough hours in the day. After I come home from work, I just want to eat dinner and rest. However, I want to sneak in as much time with my kids before it's time...

A friend of mine jokingly (but in a serious way) calls me her most productive friend.  I take it as a compliment and really do think of myself as someone who is quite productive.  As a working-mom—scratch that—as a mom...

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...

As a stay-at-home mom, one of my primary tasks is to make sure everyone’s fed. As a budgeting consumer, I also try to be cost-effective when it comes to food as in, making it at home is usually cheaper—and...

I hate that I have to show you my Costco membership card when I walk in.Isn’t it obvious that I’m a member?!  I’m wearing my Kirkland leggings with my 32 Degrees sweatshirt that I clearly bought here! I...

When I moved to Nebraska and started working at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it was evident that this state loves football. In fact, more specifically, they love Husker football. According to Husker Athletics, “Memorial Stadium has been sold out...

Omaha Mom contributor Jennie is back with her tips and meal planning tricks! If you missed her first part, click here for her Meal Plan like a Mother (part one). For Christmas this last year, my sister gifted me a...

If you’ve ever walked into one of the Omaha area’s local bike stores, you may have felt a little overwhelmed with the selection and precision that goes into selecting a bike. It really doesn’t have to be that hard,...

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...

Organizing your fridge can seem daunting, but once it's done, it feels SO good. Am I right?! Now, keeping it organized? That can be the tricky part, especially with husbands and kids who always seem to come up with...