There’s usually a great music-based show at Omaha Community Playhouse each summer. The music is familiar, the local performers is phenomenal (Example A: Last year’s “Rock Twist” with Billy McGuigan). This year, the show is “She Rocks: The Women of Rock” and the star is Tara Vaughan. Vaughan has been in McGuigan’s band for six…
If you’re like an Omaha version of me, you probably come to Sioux City, Iowa, occasionally, but stick to what to you know. Well, I’m ready to fill you in on our local favorites! Here are my top picks for where to eat, where to play, and what to bring home if you are in…
After I got a lot of great feedback on my Colorado Springs Bucket List, I started thinking about taking my trip planning up a notch. If we were to visit Colorado Springs in the summer, what kind of adventures could we have on water? After digging around the Visit Colorado Springs website, I got some…
On a recent spring afternoon, my kids and I headed to Freddy’s Custard & Steakburgers in Papillion, Neb., for a treat. We had just finished two soccer games and were planning a walk around the trails at Walnut Creek Recreation Area. For a quick but satisfying lunch, this was a great restaurant in Papillion to…
Earlier this year, I shared insight into the world of local daycares, thanks to a partnership with Premier Academy Child Enrichment Center. I remember far too well how stressful it was to find a good daycare, and I hope it’s been a helpful series for you! If you missed earlier posts, check out these tips…
Omaha is enjoying an explosion of great, locally-owned restaurants opening up. The food is creative and delicious. But it’s not always easy to know which Omaha restaurants are kid-friendly and which are not. I’ve learned how to spot the restaurants that welcome families AND have good food. Here’s my list of the best Omaha restaurants…
