Courtesy photo During this past holiday season, an article was released showing the top five toys that no kids should live without — toys that fit any budget and work for a variety of ages. One of these toys was DIRT! Yes, you read that right … DIRT! It’s great for parents because dirt is free and can be found... 

A new generation is finding that canning saves money and the taste can’t be beat By Jane Palmer World-Herald News Service Beautiful jars of canned vegetables are like trophies. They represent the triumphs of home gardening, the persistence it takes to scout farmers market bargains and the friends who share their harvests. But... 

By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Love the shiny glamour of mirrored or silver-leaf furniture, but not the high price tag?  With a few hours’ labor, even a novice can give a tired old piece this modern look at a fraction of the cost of buying new.  I am not particularly creative, but I successfully used the ancient technique... 

By AMY LORENTZEN For The Associated Press Keeping guests comfortable and entertained while dining al fresco can seem daunting.  But a few fun items can help you create a cozy space, serve summer foods with flair, and send guests on their way with a reminder of a special backyard barbecue or patio party.  These 10 outdoor dinner... 

By JENNIFER FORKER For The Associated Press AP This undated photo courtesy of Giuseppina “Josie” Joan Therese Seivert’s necklace— a large heart shape covered in tiny pieces of sparkly jewelry attached to a bolo tie — looks homemade, and it is. It comes with a heartfelt story.  Her sister made it for her before Seivert... 

(AP) — If high gas prices and the sputtering economic recovery have forced you to limit your shopping and visit only one store per trip, you’re not alone.  There’s still a chance that running from store to store will net you the most overall savings, especially if you are buying large quantities of lots of different items.... 

AP This file product image released by ToysRUs shows the Little Boutique Wall Decal of a tree. Inexpensive and easy to install, wall decals are popping up on walls in every room of the house.   (AP) – Wall decals have quickly become the fast food of home decorating. Inexpensive and easy to install, these peel-and-stick pieces... 

Wildcat Audubon Society sponsored the annual Scotts Bluff Co. Spring Bird Count on Saturday, June 4.  There were 85 species of birds identified during the day.  Some of the more interesting species include White-faced Ibis, Osprey, Black-necked Stilt, Eastern Bluebird, and Red Crossbill.  Other species are Canada Goose, Wood... 

Members of the Wildcat Audubon Society sponsored a field trip to Garden County on Saturday, June 11. The main purpose of the trip was to look for breeding birds in an area around Lewellen and another area between Lewellen and Oshkosh. The observations made will be sent to the Nebraska Breeding Bird Atlas II, which is in its...