Even though Nebraska is where I was born and raised, my husband and I spend the last few years living in Iowa just before we moved to the East Coast. We lived near the capitol city of Des Moines and were amazed at all of the events and wonderful lifestyle opportunities it provided. So, in …
Living a great distance from our friends and family members, I want to make sure they are as much a part of our future baby’s life as possible. I have also been wanting to make something special for our child that she could cherish for years to come, so I decided to combine the two. …
As you may know, I was born and raised in the Midwest. I hold a dear place in my heart for beautiful Nebraska. Although our many moves and travels are always fun and adventurous and we are loving the East Coast, lately I’ve been thinking about my hometown. So this week’s Top 5 is all …
Craving a taste of home and needing to have some quick options on hand when family came to visit, I decided to give my Grandma’s German Cabbage Burger recipe a try. Back in Nebraska they actually have a restaurant chain that sells something similar, and many call them “Runzas“. The name Cabbage Burger can be a little misleading for …
This week, in honor of our moms, the Top 5 is dedicated to sites that they will hopefully enjoy and find very useful. Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 13th. So, if you have not already finished your shopping check out the previous post for last-minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas. Since I am so fortunate …
We can never fully repay our mothers for everything they have done for us. We know how special they are when we are little, but we probably don’t realize all they have truly given and sacrificed on our behalf until we are older with families of our own. We know that we need to honor …
It’s time to prepare for a fiesta this weekend. If you need a reason to kickback, have some fun, and invite over the crew for great food and drinks, it’s Cinco de Mayo! I love Mexican food, the culture, and festivities. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Horchata I was blessed to grow up in …
