Omaha Mom

At the age of 32 and with three kids ages eight and under, I ran a half marathon for the first time in my life. Yep, the whole 13.1 miles. I've done hard things but running Nebraska's Good Life...

Cold weather can be fun too! Put on your layers, bundle up, and head out for a day of ice skating with kids in and around Omaha. There are both indoor and outdoor options for ice skating with the...

Our family recently traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, from Omaha and we loved it! Since we moved here in 2020, Omaha people have gushed about their visits to Arizona. (And I’m not just talking about the snowbirds!) After a little research,...

Who else is excited for the first big snowfall of the year? If you ever knew the joy of sledding as a child, you'll understand my excitement for getting out now that I have a family of my own...

What do you do with your kids during the frigid cold winter months? How are we supposed to keep our kids active and prevent our sanity from dwindling? Omaha and the surrounding areas have quite a bit to offer...

Every year, my little family and I stay home for New Year's Eve. Sometimes we invite a couple of friends. Sometimes we look at it as our holiday. One thing that will always be a constant in my home...

The Omaha Area has wonderful education options, but it can be a bit overwhelming to know where to start the research process when trying to decide on the best option for your family. If you’re planning to choose a...

The week between Christmas and New Year's can be endless! Here are some of our favorite winter break activities (and a few day camps) to keep your kids busy while they're off school. What to Do During Winter Break in...

If cooking a big holiday meal isn't your idea of a good time, there's no shame in going out to eat on Christmas day. This year, let someone else do the work for you. Several restaurants around the Omaha...

Celebrate the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 at a fun New Year’s Eve event in Omaha. Many take place during the day so kids (and parents) can go to bed before the clock strikes midnight.  Bubbly New...