Winter Pastimes for Family + Friends
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern, Nest with the Nelsons
The winter season may feel endless with a cold draft by your windowsill and a biting breeze at your doorstep. With lower temperatures than ever, you may wonder what you can possibly do to make the most of this season’s greeting. A hot cup of tea may feel like a dream and you look towards an activity with loved ones that can feel as warm as your dreamy morning pick-me-up. Believe it or not, the best parts of winter are closer than you may imagine! With fun crafts, new recipes, and fresh snow waiting for new memories to be made, there is so much to make of this winter’s ceaseless chill. Bring warmth that touches the hearts of family and friends from the convenience of your own home to enjoyable activities outdoors. If you're looking for ideas to bring more sunshine to the season, this write is for you!
10 How to Design a Fireplace
By: Megan Nelson, Designer + Founder, Nest with the Nelsons
With the exception of the last couple of days here in Nebraska, it has been bitterly cold. Not just a tiny bit cold, but freezing pipes, negative 40 degree windchill, icicles frozen in coach Andy Reid’s beard hair kinda COLD! If you didn’t catch that reference – we are Kansas City Chiefs fans, GO CHIEFS!!
With all of this blistering cold in mind, a fireplace sounds oh so cozy. But, there’s a lot to consider when thinking of refreshing that eyesore for many of us. Here’s a quick list of what to think through if you’re planning to refresh your fireplace as we continue to venture into the cold winter months.
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10 Easy Steps to Make Your Fridge Sparkle
By: Leigh Dunn, Founder + CEO of Honeydew Handled, LLC
This week on the blog we’re honoring your New Year’s goals to keep a clean and tidy home. Who better to help keep us in check and organized as we head into 2024 then organizing guru, Leigh Dunn of Honeydew Handled?! We love working with Leigh, and are so excited to share these tips catered just for you, your hectic home, and your busy life – all while cleaning out and organizing a fridge worthy of The Home Edit. Roll up your sleeves and dive in – you’ve got some work to do, and a beautiful, organized fridge to tackle!
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Supporting Local + Eating Clean Just Got Easier
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Designer, Nest with the Nelsons
We love supporting Omaha-based businesses! Susan Petri and her team at Clean Eatz just made it a whole lot easier (and totally delicious!) to continue our mission of supporting local businesses, and we have a feeling you’ll totally flip for it, too. This hip, fun, and mouthwatering cafe set up shop in the newly-renovated Regency Landing development near 107th and Pacific, and we simply can’t get enough. Dive into this quick + tasty interview with owner Susan Petri to learn about Omaha’s new favorite healthy eating cafe. Be sure to read to the end – there’s an awesome deal you won’t want to miss!
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Multi-Generational Magic: Making Every Square Foot Count
By: Camille Johnson, The Bereaver
Greetings! We’re on what seems like snow day #17 here in Omaha. Will the kids ever go back to school? Hope you can find some peace and quiet to enjoy this read by guest writer, Camille Johnson of The Bereaver today.
Living in a multi-generational home with grandparents, parents, and children can be a rewarding experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges. To make this arrangement work smoothly, you need practical strategies to create distinct living spaces, foster strong family bonds, and ensure everyone's needs are met. In this article, we provide concise tips on how to organize a multi-generational home efficiently.
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