Please, please don't judge other moms unless you have walked in their shoes. Instead, let's support each other. Read More

Yes, this is another potty-related post. I promise not to write another one for at least a month. Read More

Memorial Day is traditionally the last Monday in May when we remember men and women who have died while serving in the armed forces of all wars. Read More

The battle cry of all kids from June to August: “Mom! I’m boooorred.” Beat summer boredom without going broke with these fun ideas. Read More

Spring is a natural time to clean out, throw out, be out. Sunshine makes our energy rise and our hearts feel lighter. Unfortunately, desire does not always translate into actually doing things we should. Read More

Trying to decide between campus housing and living with parents can be difficult for some students, especially if they choose a school close to home. Read More

This recipe is great for clothes and cloth diapers and does not contain borax! I am personally a-okay with borax in my detergent but many readers have asked for another solution and this is it. Read More

The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and pollen counts are soaring ... and that means millions of Americans are dealing with the sneezing and wheezing that comes with seasonal allergies. Read More

Is a child's activity level contagious?!?! A new study looks at the relationship between peers. Read More

Not only has spring arrived, but also strawberries! They’ve been making a regular appearance at our house, finding their way into lunch boxes, snacks and desserts. Read More

Sometimes it's nice to take a few moments to slow down, stop and smell the roses...or this time of year, smell the lilacs! In this House Works, we travel to UNL's East Campus to learn more about the wonderful lilac collection that's on display every spring. Read More

All of us are looking to save a little money. And some experts say that one of the best places to start is in the kitchen. One way to save a few dollars is to buy a whole chicken and cut it up yourself. Chef Judy joins us with Dean Dvorak of Plum Creek Farm to show us how it's done. Read More

Slowly we are creeping into a routine. A flexible, destructible, completely re-writable routine. But a routine just the same. Read More

Sometimes a kids' show is so annoying, parents might consider a blanket ban, were it not for the moments of peace they get while their children are watching. Read More

The Flag Code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag. It also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. Read More

Lessons from the field! The importance of learning...you win some, you lose some! Read More

A pig has always been Olivia’s favorite animal. You could say it was meant to be. Read More

The 24-note bugle call known as “Taps” is thought to be a revision of a French bugle signal, called “tattoo,” that notified soldiers to cease an evening’s drinking and return to their barracks or garrisons. Read More