Great Plains Communications Residential Blog

Find ideas to maximize your Great Plains Communications services, tech tips, and learn about upcoming shows and other exciting trends and news in our bi-weekly blog!

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes That Aren’t Corned Beef and Cabbage

St. Patrick's Day is this Sunday and if you are looking to mix up your recipes to something other than corned beef and cabbage, Great Plains Communications has you covered. We have looked to our cable channel, Food Network for some of our favorite holiday inspired...

It’s the 30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web

It’s the 30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web

If you have done a Google search today, you might have noticed that the Google Doodle looks a little different. The search engine is celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of Tim Berners-Lee’s proposal that was the creation of the World Wide Web. Today the terms,...

A Few Things You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time

A Few Things You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time

This Sunday, March 10, 2019 we will “spring forward” in recognition of daylight saving time. While we have been changing the time on our clocks for many years now, have you ever wondered why that is or why there are some areas that don’t do it? Great Plains...

2019 Mardi Gras Party Recipes

Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is next Tuesday, March 5. Great Plains Communications wants to help you celebrate the flavors of the holiday with some of our favorite recipes from our cable channel, Food Network. Cajun Shrimp Étouffée Shrimp Étouffée is a classic Cajun...

2019 Oscar Winners

The 91st Academy Awards aired this past Sunday, February 24. If you missed it or just planned to look for the list of Oscar winners after the fact, Great Plains Communications has you covered. Best Picture: “Green Book” Director: Alfonso Cuarón, “Roma” Actor: Rami...

2019 Spring Sunspots

2019 Spring Sunspots

Strangely enough, the sun can impact your cable television service. When the energy from the sun expands, solar flares are created, better known as sunspots. For around two weeks each fall and spring season, you might notice some channels periodically showing a fuzzy...

Show Premieres Coming This Month

The temperatures may still be in the freezing, but the drama in these new shows is heating up! Great Plains Communications has found some of our favorite premieres coming out in the next month that you won’t want to miss. Proven Innocent – FOX Premieres 2/15/19 A...

Easy Valentine’s Day Recipes

Skip the reservations this Valentine's Day! We have looked to our cable channel, Food Network for some of our favorite date night recipes that you can enjoy at home. No matter if you spend the evening cooking together or surprise your sweetheart with a home-cooked...

Valentine’s Day DIY Gift Ideas

Valentine's Day is next week, which means there is plenty of time for DIY gift ideas. Great Plains Communications has turned to a few of our cable channels for some of our favorite gift ideas you can make at home, getting the kids involved as well. DIY Valentine's Day...

2019 Safer Internet Day and Tips for Parents

2019 Safer Internet Day and Tips for Parents

Are you a parent, scrambling to figure out ways to keep your children safe online? As children grow up with technology from before they can take a step or speak a full sentence, there are many questions and troubles that can arise. Striving to address an emerging...

2019 Big Game Commercials

We have covered recipes for your big game day party, but how many of you are primarily there for the commercials during the game? Great Plains Communications has found a few of our favorite commercials you can expect to see this year and teasers for those brands that...

2019 Game Day Recipes

The big football game is this weekend, which means you have plenty of time to plan that perfect menu to wow your friends. Great Plains Communications has looked to our cable channel, Food Network for twists on some of our favorite game-day classic recipes. Tomatillo...

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