There’s a new place to go in Omaha that’s fun for the entire family and provides a great workout. Sky Zone opened in West Omaha earlier this month. The indoor trampoline park housed in a former warehouse is an easy way to keep a family active. All you really do is have to jump. Fun…
Think Nebraska’s wildlife is boring? Think again. We recently visited Simmons Wildlife Safari in Ashland, Neb., (about 20 minutes west of Omaha). It was my dad’s first trip to the attraction, so we were excited for him to enjoy it with the kids. Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari quick facts Where: 16406…
Funny things happen from a single tweet. Amazing things. A few weeks ago, I wrote a bit of a rant/appeal for help – my very own Little Free Library (the one with the Alpha Bits walls and sad paint job) had been faring poorly. Books had been taken – Yeah! People are using it! –…
I like to keep my options open. Because of this, I am a big fan of buffets. Not that I eat enough to make the price worth it, but because I get excited about all of the choices. My husband is the opposite. He prefers cut-and-dried, ordering off the menu. In fact, I often order…
My parents let me and my siblings pick our birthday meals. I took that as a challenge. I had to find the most exotic place in Omaha and make them eat a meal there. “Exotic” to a teenager was Indian Oven and España. They were memorable meals for many reasons; the most memorable being that one…
While planning a family vacation recently, I started to worry about the cost of admission to places adding up. Then I remembered reciprocal membership benefits for museums and zoos. I’d read about it elsewhere (Odyssey Through Nebraska and So Cal With Kids) but I hadn’t really took note until now. We’re members to the Omaha Children’s…
