A trip to Excelsior Springs, Mo., was a long-time coming for me. I’d first heard about the town in reference to the famous historic hotel, The Elms Hotel & Spa. It seemed to be a destination in itself, an epic Midwest spa destination. I knew friends and in-laws who went as a couples getaway. So, …
I recently shared a picture of myself post-facial and captioned it “A girl could get used to this.” And one brilliant friend commented on it saying, “Just remember, you are a kick-ass wife and mother, you deserve this.” Damn right. So, I’m going to embrace this new me and pamper myself a little. Luckily, Omaha …
Have you ever been glamping? (And if you’re new to the concept – glamping is a luxurious form of camping. Think: real toilets and a place to charge your cell phone.) Last year, Kim shared some awesome glamping spots across the Western and Midwestern United States. While that post is super helpful, it didn’t include …
Day passes are the indulgent answer to those who want a quick escape, not an overnight escape. Midwest hotels and resorts offer day passes to their spas and pools! Here’s a round up of some great options in Missouri, Illinois, and Michigan. UPDATE: This post was published in January and was updated in May 2022 …
Growing up in Maine, we had no shortage of small towns to visit. I loved driving through the main streets of these towns, stopping for a slice of pie, and wandering through historic sites. When I moved to Missouri 20 years ago, I had a whole new list of small towns to explore. My in-laws …
You don’t have to go far from Omaha for a getaway with friends. I recently spent two days with four friends at one of the state parks in eastern Nebraska. It provided a great home base to explore the area, and kept us close to home (just in case families had any emergencies). Disclosure: This …