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Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating

“Cheating” is for diets. And I’m not a fan of diets.


Danielle Herzog: Kansas City Triathlon: Race day jitters and uncertainty

My husband and brother-in-law trained the past 14 weeks for it.


Tracie McPherson: The greedy American way: Buy, buy, buy

Maybe the cure is to ask yourself: “Do you need it or want it?” Who am I kidding, that didn’t work for me.


Jessica Brashear: 5 things I never thought I’d do

Now with kids, I’m breaking every single promise to myself.


Julie Anderson: Allow your child to follow his reading interests

Researchers who’ve studied how to get boys to read say parents and teachers need to follow their interests.


Katie Ryan-Anderson: Hug your children and appreciate life

Here you go, Internet, one of my unfine moments. Use it to not error as I did.


Author archive: Josie Loza

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She had a preventive double mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer.

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Two Omaha-area districts are leading Nebraska in preparing students for college.

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I’ve probably written this blog in my head a hundred times.

What I would say. How I’d say it. But I was too embarrassed to share it.

So, I’m going to blurt it out — “I gained nearly 50 pounds in a year.”

I recently had a life-altering moment — perhaps you know the kind. That one time that something happened that you still can not think about without cringing or wanting to cry.

I’m going out on a limb today and plan to share mine.

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“American Idol” hasn’t yet decided on a 12th winner, but the show is already beginning the search for the 13th.

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Being a caregiver is not easy job, but a new class is designed to help reduce some of the stress.

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Nothing quite says “mom” like a photo of her precious baby — in fact, we have 94 photos of darling little ones to share with you.

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Sunshine. Oh, yes, it’s sunny outside.

You really should step outside — if only for a moment or two — to enjoy it.

In fact, there’s so much to do this weekend — including celebrating Mother’s Day. We’re really having a hard time containing our excitement. Yippie!

So grab your kids and go explore your city’s offerings.

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Replay momaha’s 2 p.m. Friday live chat.

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She shares five tips to keep families going — from reading children’s books to creating a regular after-school routine.

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The sale to benefit the dog rescue group will offer hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs.

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Wildman travels around the country uncovering the secrets behind historical monuments from America’s past.

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Try fashioning watermelon into a mermaid tail or a breakfast push pop.

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A women-only Omaha Diva Dash 5K.

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Free family movies at Camp Fontanelle, just north of Fremont, Neb.

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Let World-Herald film critic Bob Fischbach catch you up to speed with two new flicks in the theater.

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It began when Charles Addams drew a simple, single-frame offbeat cartoon back in 1933.

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Forget boiling, or antiseptic wipes: The best way to clean a Binky may be putting it in your own mouth.

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Meet 4-year-old Kajj. He was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, a life-threatening tumor also described as a cancer of the kidneys.

Kajj wished he could be a “cop officer” for a day.

A very special request that Make-A-Wish and Blue Bunny ice cream recently granted.

Kajj drove the above police vehicle, used handcuffs to catch a bad guy and took him to jail. He then joined an aerial patrol unit — which was an especially special moment for him. Kajj used to watch helicopters from his hospital room, but on this Make-A-Wish day he got to ride in one.

The giving won’t stop there for Blue Bunny. In celebration of its 100th anniversary the company plans to grant 100 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions over the next year.

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Two teachers spun “a web of deceit,” as one state official put it, to cover up after one of them allowed a student with a peanut allergy to taste it.

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Almost all restaurants are said to be kid-friendly if you go early enough and have well-behaved children.

Are you laughing? I am.

My trio is a bit much for sit-down dining spots. So, I created a mental list of restaurants where the servers and patrons don’t mind if we get a little rowdy, offer discounts, have fun activities or are family friendly. I eventually created an online version of that list inside this post. Just click the headline.

You can also find useful dining tips from several momaha readers, foodie tricks and dazzling dessert recipes.

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Helping kids prepare for bad weather Helping kids prepare for bad weather
It is difficult to watch scenes of destruction from the tornado in Oklahoma.
Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating
"Cheating" is for diets. And I'm not a fan of diets.
To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs
Practice makes perfect when it comes to reading.

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7 p.m. Friday, May 31
Bookworm Bookstore, near 87th and Pacific Streets
Encourage your little one to wear pajamas and bring a small stuffed animal.


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