hello- I desperately need some 'motherly' advice. my hubby, girls and I plan on moving to Lincoln this summer and I know nothing about the city! I need some people who are willing to be brutally honest about where to live/ where not to live, what schools are good/bad, how the weather is,  what's there to do for fun, etc. People are telling us the weather is horrible and we won't like it... I reply with 'well, somehow almost 300k people live there and manage to survive!" So anyway, any advice would help! thanks

I would be happy to help you.  I just moved here in May and have to tell you  I do live out in Bennet, Small town 5 miles from lincoln but I love lincoln.  So tell me what all do you want to know. You can email me if you want timesaverva@gmail.com

Tricia

Hi Supermamma!

I moved to Lincoln in September of 2007.  My husband was recruited for a position at the University.  Prior to living in Lincoln I lived in Columbus, OH and grew-up in Chicago.  I have also lived in Indiana and Montana for college so there have been many places I have lived.

To be honest, I love Lincoln!  I would say the only downfall has been trying to make friends which is difficult with every move.  I don't know where you currently live but the weather here is great!  It is sunny almost everyday (okay today it is snowy :). 

Spring lasts forever, it starts early and last until the end of May.  June, July and August are hot, hot, hot!  There is no denying that many days will be in the 90's and that there is a good amount of humidity but the summer evening are devine.

Fall also lasts forever!  From September until Thanksgiving!  The winters are somewhat mild.  There are usually a few bigger snows but the sun is always out the next day. So whatever people are saying about the weather you should ignore them, unless you are from California, then you probably have us beat!

I am pregnant with my first child so I can't speak to much for schools although I know the elementary school by my house is one of the best in Lincoln.  What are the ages of your children?

There are a lot of great neighborhodds in Lincoln.  If you are planning on buying a house I know a great realator who showed us all of Lincoln in about three days and gave us a good idea of where we may want to live.

Lincoln is a very safe city with a lot of things to do, especially with the University here.  Omaha is an hour a way and a fun place to go shopping and explore on the weekends, especially the Zoo. 

I think the key is to get involved as soon as you get here and try and meet people.  I think you will find Lincoln a safe, affordable and friendly place to live.

Let me know if you want to talk directly!

Cynthia

Hi Supermamma!

I moved to Lincoln in September of 2007.  My husband was recruited for a position at the University.  Prior to living in Lincoln I lived in Columbus, OH and grew-up in Chicago.  I have also lived in Indiana and Montana for college so there have been many places I have lived.

To be honest, I love Lincoln!  I would say the only downfall has been trying to make friends which is difficult with every move.  I don't know where you currently live but the weather here is great!  It is sunny almost everyday (okay today it is snowy :). 

Spring lasts forever, it starts early and last until the end of May.  June, July and August are hot, hot, hot!  There is no denying that many days will be in the 90's and that there is a good amount of humidity but the summer evening are devine.

Fall also lasts forever!  From September until Thanksgiving!  The winters are somewhat mild.  There are usually a few bigger snows but the sun is always out the next day. So whatever people are saying about the weather you should ignore them, unless you are from California, then you probably have us beat!

I am pregnant with my first child so I can't speak to much for schools although I know the elementary school by my house is one of the best in Lincoln.  What are the ages of your children?

There are a lot of great neighborhodds in Lincoln.  If you are planning on buying a house I know a great realator who showed us all of Lincoln in about three days and gave us a good idea of where we may want to live.

Lincoln is a very safe city with a lot of things to do, especially with the University here.  Omaha is an hour a way and a fun place to go shopping and explore on the weekends, especially the Zoo. 

I think the key is to get involved as soon as you get here and try and meet people.  I think you will find Lincoln a safe, affordable and friendly place to live.

Let me know if you want to talk directly!

Cynthia

Hi Supermamma!

I moved to Lincoln in September of 2007.  My husband was recruited for a position at the University.  Prior to living in Lincoln I lived in Columbus, OH and grew-up in Chicago.  I have also lived in Indiana and Montana for college so there have been many places I have lived.

To be honest, I love Lincoln!  I would say the only downfall has been trying to make friends which is difficult with every move.  I don't know where you currently live but the weather here is great!  It is sunny almost everyday (okay today it is snowy :). 

Spring lasts forever, it starts early and last until the end of May.  June, July and August are hot, hot, hot!  There is no denying that many days will be in the 90's and that there is a good amount of humidity but the summer evening are devine.

Fall also lasts forever!  From September until Thanksgiving!  The winters are somewhat mild.  There are usually a few bigger snows but the sun is always out the next day. So whatever people are saying about the weather you should ignore them, unless you are from California, then you probably have us beat!

I am pregnant with my first child so I can't speak to much for schools although I know the elementary school by my house is one of the best in Lincoln.  What are the ages of your children?

There are a lot of great neighborhodds in Lincoln.  If you are planning on buying a house I know a great realator who showed us all of Lincoln in about three days and gave us a good idea of where we may want to live.

Lincoln is a very safe city with a lot of things to do, especially with the University here.  Omaha is an hour a way and a fun place to go shopping and explore on the weekends, especially the Zoo. 

I think the key is to get involved as soon as you get here and try and meet people.  I think you will find Lincoln a safe, affordable and friendly place to live.

Let me know if you want to talk directly!

Cynthia

I have lived in Lincoln for 12 years it is a good place to live the weather is not really that bad it just changes easily. I am originally from Il. the weather there is different here.My daughter goes to Eastridge elementry it is a smaller school and the people are great there. It is on the Southeast side of town it is a great neighborhood. My son goes to Leffler middle school I think this school sucks pardon my language. I hope this helps.