St. Patrick’s Day Recipes – That Are Not Corned Beef and Cabbage
Looking for something other than corned beef and cabbage to make for St. Patrick’s Day? Try something different this year like patty melts or shepherd’s pie. We have found some of our favorite recipes from our cable channel, Food Network. Ina’s 5-Star Irish...
Safer Internet Day 2021
As we’ve seen this past year, the internet and digital technologies offer a world of possibilities at our fingertips. However, these virtual opportunities also pose some risk. Children and young people face online risks their parents never had to contend with. We...
Don’t Miss the Scholarship Application Deadline!
Graduation may seem like a distant thought, but it is never too early to start preparing for the big step into higher education. This step will bring new experiences, exciting information, and expenses. No matter if it is a big university or a tech school, the price...
Virtual New Year’s Eve Party Ideas
You may be swapping heels for slippers and cologne for the smell of frozen appetizers baking in the oven this New Year’s Eve, but that doesn’t mean the celebration has to stop at six feet. No matter if you are a family of four or by yourself, Great Plains...
How to Have a Happy Virtual Holiday
Holiday gatherings are quite different this year. Perhaps they are smaller, but they aren’t non-existent as some join in via their smartphone, tablet, or laptop. So get your family and friends involved and stay connected as you start some new holiday traditions....
Scalable Side Dishes For a Smaller Thanksgiving Menu
As most plan to have a smaller Thanksgiving crowd this year, it can be a struggle to decide what to cook. While we still want to enjoy the classic Thanksgiving flavors, many of the dishes traditionally serve 5-8 people. Great Plains Communications has looked to our...
Where to Find Black Friday Deals all Month Long
In past years, the sight of Thanksgiving leftovers being put away meant the start to curating your Black Friday shopping plan. Which stores would you visit first? Would you be going at midnight or waiting until 8 AM? Well, 2020 has changed the game once again. The...
The New Hybrid Workplace Model
The model that many once predicted would eventually become the “future of work” has been fast-forwarded over the past year to emerge as the new reality: the hybrid workplace. The global coronavirus pandemic has finally put to rest the traditional 9-to-5-everybody’s in...