Summer is coming soon and that means kids are home from school, the weather is finally nice and free outdoor movies begin! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and family to enjoy one of these free movies in the Omaha area. There are some great, recently released movies that the whole family will enjoy. MAY May Read more

Have you been to the Tinker Lab at Omaha Children’s Museum? It’s had a makeover in the last year and is a fantastic place to teach kids to use basic tools with supervision.

The Tinker Lab has many materials on hand, like wood, cardboard, straws, tape, paperclips, clothespins, sewing machine and much more for kids to create their masterpieces. My kids love to nail or screw wood together to make boxes or even a mini catapult.

Not sure what to make at the Tinker Lab? I’m going to share how to make a simple DIY rubber band shooter and target board. These are so easy to make and my kids love shooting them. Read More…

Loessfest is back for it’s sixth year with an amazing lineup of entertainment, including stars from Disney Junior, movies in the park, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and much more. This Memorial Day weekend, spend time with the family enjoying free entertainment at Tom Hanafan’s River’s Edge Park. This park is located on the Iowa side of the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge.

Loessfest hosts FREE events every day May 25 – May 28. Here is the schedule of events: Read More…

As a busy of mom of 3 kids, I rarely take time for myself. That’s why I’m excited Omaha Children’s Museum is hosting its first-ever Mom’s Night Out on June 9. This is a night of pampering just for women (we can all use a little more of that.) So, put the kids to bed, grab your bestie and head out for a night of fun and relaxation!

This retro-themed Mom’s Night Out event will feature food, adult beverages, giveaways for pampering goodies, shopping, and a John Hughes movie marathon (Sixteen Candles, anyone?) There will be more activities announced soon.

Grab your best mom friend and get tickets today. Through May 14, you get two tickets for the price of one with this BOGO sale! Just use code happymothersday and pay only $15 for two tickets. That’s a bargain for a night out. Read More…

Have you heard of Free Comic Book Day? They are celebrating their 17th anniversary of giving free comic books away. It’s an amazing time to check out some new comics and encourage kids to read. It’s held the first Saturday of May and this Saturday, May 5 from 10am-6pm is the 2018 free comic book Read more

Ready to have some amazing fun with the family in Omaha on a budget? You won’t believe how affordable it is to enjoy an Omaha Storm Chasers baseball game with the kids. Here are my three favorite Omaha Storm Chasers promotions, perfect for families.

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You can make a big difference in our environment with small efforts. The Hefty® EnergyBag™ program allows you to recover previously non-recycled plastics – like chip bags and juice pouches – and convert them into valuable energy resources.

As a mom with three kids, I know we throw away our fair share of juice pouches and granola bar wrappers. Now, thanks to the Hefty® EnergyBag™ program, we can recover these clean plastic items and they will be converted into valuable energy resources. Plus, there is less waste filling up our already full landfills. It’s a win-win for everyone.

This groundbreaking initiative was introduced in Omaha, Nebraska in September 2016 and has since been expanded across the Omaha Metro. Read More…

From food, to cultural events, and so much more, Omaha is for lovers! This February 14, take out your sweetie and enjoy Valentine’s Day dates in Omaha, Nebraska that will be sure to rekindle the romance. Here are a few ideas to help you enjoy Cupid’s holiday all week long! Swing under the wings The Read more

Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the New Year? Join Omaha Children’s Museum for their New Year’s Eve Bash to celebrate the last night of 2017.

This after-hours event will feature a dance party with DJ Shane, professional face painting, a balloon artist and access to the entire Children’s Museum play areas. Kids can even enjoy free carousel and train rides.

There will be a New Year’s Eve countdown and end-of-night parade with kids making their own cardboard floats to use in it. This is a great way to enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities without an actual late night. Read More…