Body As we begin a new year, consider how a little planning could help relieve stress and make best use of your resources.

Body It’s the season for New Year’s resolutions, although by now, I am certain half of those are already toast. My spouse is an efficiency expert. She can take one look at what I am doing and immediately come up with a solution as to how I could do it better or more efficiently.

Body My father-inlaw is a farmer. He grew up on the family farm in southwest Minnesota, where his dad grew up, too. Blessed by fertile soil, the farm has provided for the family for several generations.

Body At any time of year, a slow cooker can make life a little more convenient because by planning ahead, you save time later. Opening the front door on a cold winter evening and being greeted by the inviting smells wafting from a slow cooker can be a diner’s dream come true.

Body Government should be open, effective, and responsive. It should serve taxpayers well.

Body With the New Year underway, resolutions are being made as we speak- or read, in your case. And while I am no expert in New Year’s resolutions or life advice, I am a fairly reputable source when it comes to books.

Body A seizure can be one of the most frightening things for a family member, friend, or anyone to witness. However, for some people with epilepsy, seizures may be fairly common and not unexpected.

Body Happy Holidays from area Nebraska Extension County Offices!! With busy holiday schedules and the extra holiday gatherings, it is easy to feel stressed over the holiday season.

Body Myths are just stories we tell ourselves and others to make sense of the world around us. Myths convey beliefs or values and attempt to tell truths. In their effort to tell the truth, myths may exaggerate or misrepresent things.

Body In 1946, a new tradition was born in Nebraska’s Christmas City. A Methodist minister and a drama teacher in Minden put their heads together to dream up a new Christmas pageant.