In + Around Omaha

When the temperatures start to get cooler, it's time to go pick apples in and around Omaha. There are plenty of apple orchards to visit where you can pick apples and buy your favorite apple treats like apple cider,...

Every night, I walk by newborn pictures of my children wearing the same white onsie. The pictures are taken from the same angle, on the same blanket, in the same location. Isaac, curious and observant. Eli, tiny yet strong....

We love a great waterfall to explore in Nebraska with kids! And the Platte River State Park, about 30 minutes south of Omaha, is an ideal spot to take the whole family for a Nebraska outdoor adventure. Nebraska Waterfall, Spray...

My brother-in-law told me the scariest statistic I had ever heard a couple years ago:  We stop discovering new music at age 30. What? 30?? That better be because I drop dead or I’ve lost my hearing in some freak accident....

Nobody does fall better than the Midwest, and we have compiled the ultimate fall bucket list for Nebraska families. Tell us what you would add! Cornhusker Football Games No Nebraska fall list would be complete without mention of the Scarlet and...

I find it slightly ironic that I’m writing about kid haircuts because I waited until after my son’s second birthday to get him his first haircut. However, his hair grows like a weed and in this past year, he’s...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and is something we take very seriously at Omaha Mom. We've compiled a list of local resources to help anyone needing assistance. Love shouldn't hurt. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1...

Who doesn't love feeling loved? Love is what drives us and what holds our families and communities together. It is what we all need! During the month of February, celebrate love with the Omaha Moms Blog and participate in our...

If I told you that there's a program that not only teaches your child, as young as 3, how to play a string instrument, but also provides the instrument and instruction for free of charge, would you sign up?...

Picture this: it is winter...in Nebraska. It’s freezing cold and completely unpredictable. You have to walk to work wearing only a windbreaker. To say that it's not an ideal situation would be quite the understatement. That’s the unfortunate reality for many...