Things to do in Omaha, Nebraska, including places to go and popular attractions to visit.
Ever since Lauritzen Gardens opened its conservatory in the fall of 2014, I’ve been eager to check it out. The pictures of it made me think of a winter sanctuary made just for me: Exotic flowers, a waterfall and tropical indoor weather. So, visiting on a gray winter day made sense. I was in need…
Omaha Community Playhouse is staging the heart-warming musical “Little Women” on its main stage. Being a story about four sisters coming of age, who better to bring with me than my own sister? You know, to nudge when a March sister does something ridiculous. I was never that sister. She was. My date to Little…
My nieces’ and nephews’ go-to birthday celebration restaurant has been Kobe Steakhouse for years. For good reason. First, you get the dinner show. And, you get dessert with a cheesy photo. The place has sentimental value to my family, as well, since my dear deceased nephew, Jon, loved it. It’s our special occasion restaurant. My…
Inspired a post a friend shared on Facebook – where to go in LA when you’re down* – I posed the question on the Oh My! Omaha page – Where do you go in Omaha when you need to cheer up? And you answered! You had some answers that were off my radar, though they…
Personal resolutions are big this time of year. Ever make a family resolution? On my list? “I want my family to be more active.” This post may contain affiliate links. Purchases made through these kinds of links means bloggers like me earn a small amount of money, which helps support this blog. It’s no extra…
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” feature film was a 1991 award-winning phenomenon. I was at the perfect age to fall in love the music and the story. I sometimes sing the title song to my kids at bedtime, 23 years later. I’d say it’s stuck with me. Twenty years ago, it premiered on Broadway, won awards,…
