A Parent's Guide to Omaha & Beyond
I'm excited about all the October events for families this year! This list includes everything from crazy bubble shows at the Orpheum Theater and Disney on Ice at the CenturyLink Center, to tons of Halloween events. Get out in nature this month and enjoy these Halloween events in Nebraska and Iowa parks! Know something great that should be added to this list? Leave a … [More...]
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #ServeWithACoke #CollectiveBias My kids love picnics. Any night is a good night for a picnic--to them, at least. Weekday picnics? Tough. But I have a way to make quick, weekday picnics manageable and easy: Get a picnic meal to go at Hy-Vee and head to the nearest … [More...]
There are a lot of city and state parks Halloween events in 2017. Most are appealing for all ages, though if you're looking for some scares, you can find a park for you. I mostly gathered details for fun events near Halloween in Nebraska parks, but included some nearby Iowa park events as well as notable state parks with themed plans. Please note: Most of these parks will require a park permit … [More...]
Every year, Omaha Performing Arts has one show in its Broadway Season that has a Kids Night On Broadway event. This season, the show is “Finding Neverland,” and Kids Night On Broadway is Wednesday, Oct. 11. That’s opening night for the show, so there’s an extra buzz of excitement in the theater. I love Kids Night On Broadway because the premise is all about making Broadway performances … [More...]
Here’s everything you could ever want to do in the fall in Nebraska, as well as favorite activities in Iowa for those looking for a day trip. Fall in the heartland is fun. There’s a bounty of good things to eat, pretty places to visit and awesome sites to see. I shared my favorite fall … [More...]
You can't pass through Nashville and not visit Grand Ole Opry. It’s just not done. My family was on our #ohmyepicroadtrip this summer and our path led us through this great Tennessee city and I had one stop, and only one stop, that I insisted we make. Grand Ole Opry. We did it. With … [More...]
I'm a mom, wife, writer & coffee addict. I love my hometown, Omaha, but cannot resist the thrill of travel. Life is best spent discovering the extraordinary at home and on the road. With any luck, I'll inspire you to think the same.  |
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