Nebraska Tourism has this slogan, perhaps you’ve heard of it: “Nebraska, it’s not for everyone.” It got some good chuckles when it was announced. If you take the time to explore the state, though, I believe you’ll find something for you. Summer is a great time to travel through Nebraska, so, I created a list…
We pulled up in front of the Wilderness, excitement quivering in the car. All of the planning and the hours of driving were about to culminate into one big jump into the first pool we saw. My husband asked me to check in while he got the bags unloaded for ultimate efficiency. As I reached…
Omaha has a vibrant Mexican community. Head to South 24th Street sometime and feel transported to Mexico, with its shops and restaurants advertising in Spanish, and the colorful streetscape. just on South 24th Street isn’t the only place to find good Mexican food in Omaha, though. UPDATES: This post was first published in 2017 and…
I love summers in Omaha, and a big reason is that there is always free, live entertainment every weekend. No matter where you live in Omaha, a free outdoor concert is not far away. I have a list of free 2024 concerts if you’d like to see who’s playing where this summer. We’ve been taking the…
This week’s episode of Oh My! Omaha The Podcast was a fun one for Dee and I, since we had two of our longtime friends on, Jill Rizzo and Brian Wetjen. The couple talked about being creative in Omaha, from having a studio at Hot Shops Art Center to raising creative kids. Jill is also…
Dee and I head to Werner Park for our first live episode. It was a special occasion, an annual fundraiser called the Bloody Mary Fest hosted by Omaha West Rotary Club. For our first interview, we talked with Jay and Leah Hall, the creatives behind Gastronom. The duo make amazing cocktail recipes, as well as…
