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View ArticleFive Netflix Shows that put a Comedic Twist on Modern Motherhood
I have picked five of my favorite Netflix shows that will take your mind off whatever nonsense motherhood has thrown at you today. They are authentic and hysterical. Each one of these makes me feel...
View ArticleNational Chocolate Covered Everything Day:: 2020 Is Better in Chocolate
The first time I read a sign for chocolate-dipped bacon strips at the Iowa State Fair, my jaw may have dropped…in sheer horror. Bacon—Yum. Chocolate—Double Yum. Together? Ew… WHY?! Well, those folks...
View ArticleGoing to the Grocery Store with Older Children:: The Payoff
I took my children to the grocery store and enjoyed it. Shocker—I know. It’s possible, though. Mind you, there was a time when I would have given my left arm (let’s be real, I need my right arm) to go...
View ArticleReborn Pelvic Health and Wellness with Dr. Betty DeLass
Are you tired of peeing your pants when you laugh, cough, sneeze, workout or jump? Do you wish you enjoyed being intimate with your partner without pain? Does it just not feel the same “down there”...
View ArticleOmaha Mom Bookshelf: January Edition 2021 To Read List
The new year is a perfect time to set a reading goal. I try to set a goal each year, and I encourage my kids to do the same thing. You can make your goal a certain number of books, join a book club, or...
View ArticleThings To Stop Saying To Twin Parents
“Double trouble!” I had a singleton first, and not once did anyone curiously lean over her stroller, peer down my sleeping child, and pronounce such calamity. Sure, there are times when they will...
View ArticleOmaha Mom’s Guide to Sledding
As a Nebraska native who lived in South Carolina for the last three and a half years, my family and I could not wait for the first big snowfall to hit the Omaha area! It’s so important to get outside,...
View ArticleNavigating Our First Grader’s Experience with a Bully
We are in the situation that every parent of school-aged children dreads: My first-grade son has become the target of a bully. The situation started subtly at first, with a few incidents of not-so-nice...
View ArticleThe Great Omaha Donut Tour of 2020 | Recommendations and Map
Have you ever wondered, “Where is the best donut in Omaha”? This Omaha couple did, but they didn’t stop at simply wondering. They decided to find that unrivaled donut. Joe and Rachel Mattia set out...
View Article5 Generations of Banana Bread | Recipes + Stories
This banana bread recipe has been in my family for at least 5 generations now. It comes from my Great Grandma Fobes, and it is the BEST banana bread recipe ever! I have vivid memories of my grandma...
View ArticleThe Relaxed Mama Football Game Day Party for Kids
In the last year, my boys have gotten into football. Playing, watching, make-believing—they’re all about it! This year, we’re letting them have an at-home mini kids party for the biggest football game...
View ArticleI’m an Only Child Raising Siblings
“You’re one of those lonely children, aren’t you?” he said. We were on the bleachers of the soccer field. The cold metal burned under me as I watched the high school game with some friends. I...
View ArticleCelebrate Black History Month by Supporting Black-owned Businesses
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of African-Americans. This year, support the African-American community by supporting Black-owned businesses. Here are...
View ArticleThe Parenting Dilemma:: Who to Trust for Our Questions
Parenting. Most of us believe we will end up doing it. None of us are prepared for it. Sure, we took home the sack of flour, swaddled it, and gave it a name. Fast forward a bit, and maybe you took home...
View ArticleMeal Plan like a Mother:: Tips to Ease the Burden (Part 1)
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...
View ArticleNavigating the Digital World with Smart Gen Society
Omaha Mom is thrilled to partner with Smart Gen Society on this post about digital options. The post Navigating the Digital World with Smart Gen Society appeared first on Omaha Mom.
View ArticleEasy Short Hairstyles for the Busy Mom
Short hair—it’s for me. I cut my hair above my shoulders after graduating college, and I’ve never looked back. Sure, my style has changed over the years. I have had a bob, a lob, a short shag, and a...
View ArticleThree Things to Know If You Are Adding a Dog to Your Family
Are you considering adding a puppy or rescue dog to your family? In July, we added Sadie, a German Shepherd puppy, to our family. As excited as I was, I was also a bit apprehensive since I had never...
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