Why We Chose Unadilla
September 28, 2026 · 4 min read
We could have landed anywhere within an hour of Lincoln. Here is the honest reason my husband and I planted roots in Unadilla, Nebraska.
Small-Town Moves
Buying a House With an Older Kitchen: Dated Is Not the Same as Unusable
September 27, 2026 · 4 min read
An older kitchen isn't automatically a problem. Here's how to tell dated from unusable when you're house hunting in the small towns east of Lincoln.
What to Photograph Before You Pack Your House
September 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Ten minutes of phone photos before you pack saves hours of guessing after the move. Here is exactly what to shoot, and what to keep private.
Downsizing Your Stuff Before You Upsize Your Yard
September 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Moving from Lincoln to a small town or acreage east of town? Here's how to sort your stuff before the move, without buying a single organizer.
Your First Month in a Small Town East of Lincoln: A Settling-In Guide
September 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Moving to a small town east of Lincoln? Here's a calm, practical first-month checklist for services, routines, and learning where to ask questions.
What to Actually Do on a Saturday in the Small Towns East of Lincoln
September 21, 2026 · 4 min read
A real Saturday itinerary through the small towns east of Lincoln, from Bennet to Louisville to Syracuse, with Small Town Saturdays as the anchor stop.
Moving to a Small Town With a Work-From-Home Job? Check the Connection First
September 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Moving to a small town east of Lincoln with a remote job? Verify internet and cell service at the exact address before you ever write an offer.
The Second Showing: What to Look At After You Stop Admiring the Kitchen
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
A practical second showing checklist for buyers in the small towns east of Lincoln: storage, entry, laundry route, light, noise, and everyday use.
You Can Renovate a Kitchen. You Can’t Renovate a Town.
September 18, 2026 · 4 min read
How to read a small town east of Lincoln before you buy there, from someone who sells in Cass and Otoe County every week.
Country Living vs. Small-Town Living East of Lincoln: An Honest Comparison
September 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Acreage outside town or a house in town along Highway 2 and Highway 50? An honest look at maintenance, community, services, commutes, and budget.