Tag: October 2019

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Crafting an Experience

Craft cocktails have been enjoying the lime light for quite some time. Much of that is thanks to the immersive experience people get as they watch bartenders work their magic right before their eyes. But the pleasure of craft cocktails doesn’t come from being fancy. Rather, it’s more about being […]

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Cut Above the Rest

In a city where steak reigns supreme, offering an exceptional, quality, and consistent product can prove challenging. But when a restaurant strives for that, it often results in long-term success. That’s what Spezia’s Chef Operating Partner Brian Reilly has been focused on for the past 15 years, earning him a […]

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Peace of Mind

Our loved ones are the most valuable aspect of life, and we go to great lengths to ensure they are safe, protected, and well cared for. It only makes sense that we’d want that to continue well after we’re gone, and one of the easiest ways to do that is […]

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5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The bar: The Jewell The bartender: Granville Sharpe The drink: The Business Suit Step 1: What you need: 1 oz. Suntory Toki Whiskey 1 oz. Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin .5 oz. Benedictine .75 oz. Stella Artois Apple Cider Reduction Syrup 10 drops Vieux Pontarlier Absinthe 4 dashes of Angostura Aromatic […]

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Three Dynamic Destinations

By land The Inn of the Five Graces | Santa Fe, NM When to travel: Year-round When to book: 3-6 months in advance Why The Inn of the Five Graces: Situated in historic downtown Santa Fe, the stony exterior and flash of colors and texture that make up the Inn […]

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My Two Cents

Occasionally people ask, “Why would you have an indoor/outdoor living space in Nebraska?” The thought that you need to live in Arizona, California, or Florida to experience year-round enjoyment of the outdoors is simply not right. What people don’t know is that some Nebraskans enjoy all four seasons from the […]

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Is it ADHD or is it the Eyes?

ADHD is becoming increasingly more common. Whether a child has an official diagnosis or not, hyperactivity and inattention in the classroom are at an all-time high. Kids are having trouble sitting still, paying attention, focusing, reading, and behaving properly in the classroom and at home. So many times I see […]

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Fashion Tips from Fabulous Fashions Boutique

Story by Jane McLeay Photos by Maria Kizer Fall…football games, tailgate parties, family gatherings, bonfires, falling leaves and apple cider. It’s a wonderful time of the year and a perfect opportunity to clean out your closet and put away those summer clothes. It can be fun to purchase new items […]

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The Power of Artwork

Hanging a piece of artwork on a wall is like placing your heart on your sleeve. It’s thrusting your soul into the open world for all to see, and it’s the defining element to most spaces. Within the realms of interior design, art is a make or break element to […]

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Determined Defender

Faith Kutschkau  |  Junior  |  Millard North High School A defender for Millard North as well as her Elkhorn Soccer Club team, Faith Kutschkau has played soccer since she was five years old. She also dreams of playing for one of the University of Nebraska teams in college. A goal […]