My family’s favorite annual travel tradition is visiting a city at Christmastime. Our most recent trip was to Denver, where we soaked up the holiday lights and tasty food at memorable restaurants. Here are the highlights of things to do in Denver at Christmas. Disclosure: A portion of our visit was hosted by Visit Denver,…
One of my favorite annual trips is the Holiday Trip for my family. I like to change the destination each year, but they all have to be within driving distance of Omaha. Over the years, we’ve had memorable Christmas-filled weekends in big cities like Chicago and Denver, as well as smaller (but no less festive)…
Growing up in the Midwest, I often saw picturesque image of Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza at Christmas time. It made me think KC was the best place in the Midwest to experience the holidays. With that in mind, I started researching bucket list experiences that only happen in November or December in Kansas City,…
Whether you forgot to to thaw the turkey in time or you just don’t want to cook, you won’t go hungry on Thanksgiving. Several area restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day this year. Many (if not most) require advance reservations, so make yours ASAP! UPDATED: This post was first published in 2024 has been…
Baking is certainly not in my wheelhouse, which is why I buy my pies whenever I’m assigned that item to bring to a potluck. During the holidays this year, I’m making an effort to support local businesses, so instead of going to a well-known chain for a pie, I’m going to an Omaha bakery. Want to…
Imagine a holiday season where time pauses, and your wallet knows no bounds. Welcome to the dream holiday experience in St. Louis, a place where magical moments await at every turn. In this festive bucket list, I’m tossing aside the usual constraints of time and money, inviting you to indulge in the ultimate St. Louis…
