Omaha Mom

I always assumed preeclampsia was concerning only while you were pregnant. I had no idea a mama could become preeclamptic up to SIX WEEKS after giving birth. I also had no idea postpartum preeclampsia was going to become an...

Some nights the answer to the question what's for dinner is going out to eat! Omaha has so many options for eating out and lots of restaurants offer kids eat free specials. Bookmark Omaha Mom's guide to local and national...

Have you ever wondered where is the best place in Omaha to take a picture with you and your little one? For me, it started as we passed the fire station on 25th and L street.  “Look, Mom,” my son said....

I’m sure you’ve heard about Jennifer Garner giving her kids a Yes Day each year. Yes Day is a simple concept—you simply say yes to every request the kids make, no matter how silly it may be! I was curious about...

We’re still fairly new to the Omaha area, so getting out and exploring new nature areas is key survival mode for this mama. We love nature and hiking and finding new trails for exploring! “If Happiness is the goal—and it...

The fall season is fun. Everyone enjoys the cooler weather and changing colors. But it can honestly be chaos as well-getting back into a school routine and trying to squeeze in all the fun fall activities before the inevitable...

Moms have a way of giving the very best advice without it coming off as advice. I often use my mom as a sounding board. She's the best listener. I am grateful she doesn't approach me with tips and...

I love pumpkin, but it seems the retailers are busy stocking their seasonal shelves with EVERYTHING pumpkin. I enjoy pumpkin flavored coffee, pie, and cakes, but now there are marshmallows, cheerios, yogurt pretzels, and even alcohol? Every fall season...

Confession: I have a messy car. No matter how hard I’ve tried, my car always ends up a messy disaster. I wish I was kidding that what follows are actual photos of the inside of my car. WHAT is all of...

“You’re one of those lonely children, aren’t you?” he said.  We were on the bleachers of the soccer field. The cold metal burned under me as I watched the high school game with some friends.  I corrected him, “No, I’m an...