Note: We hope you’re gearing up for a fun Memorial Day weekend! This post was written in 2016. Please click here to see our 2018 post. Memorial Day stands for the unofficial start of summer, a long weekend, and an extra day to spend time with the family. But above all, […]
Communities
The Top Places To Get A Steak in Omaha
It’s no secret that Omaha is known around the country as one of the best sources for steak. This is mostly due to the fact that beef is Nebraska’s single largest industry, and Omaha has been the country’s meatpacking center since the 1950s. So whether you’re visiting the city or […]
The Top 10 Omaha and Council Bluffs Flower Shops
With May Day behind us and Mother’s Day on the horizon, we thought now was a better time than ever to highlight some of our favorite flower shops in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area! Consider this your virtual nudge to go ahead and order a bouquet for your mom […]
Farmers Markets in the Omaha and Council Bluffs Area [Updated 2023]
Note: This post was updated May 2023 to include current information and recommendations. Spring is in full bloom in Omaha and we’re busy enjoying the luxuries of the season — basking in the sun out on the patio at a restaurant, strolling through our favorite neighborhoods, revamping our home with […]
The Top 13 Food Trucks in Omaha
Food trucks have rolled up on the scene (quite literally) and aren’t going anywhere any time soon. (Well, you know what we mean…) The point is: the food truck community in Omaha is thriving! In fact, more than 50 food trucks now hold Douglas County permits, which is three times […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in El Centro (Parade, Live Music, Food, and More)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year in an exciting Omaha community — El Centro in South Omaha. If you haven’t yet taken part in the traditional festivities that go on in this culturally diverse neighborhood, you’re in for a treat. We don’t say “traditional” lightly; the South Omaha Latino community has […]
The Best Places to Get a Burger in The Omaha Area
We are all aware that Omaha is known around the world as one of the best sources for steak. Just look at the success of the fifth-generation, privately held family business, Omaha Steaks, for proof that this city knows its beef. So it only makes sense that Omaha has some […]
The 19 Best Places for Mother’s Day Brunch in Omaha
This post was updated in April 2019 to include current information and recommendations. We’re so glad we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday because that means two of our favorite things collide in one celebratory setting: brunch and moms. There are so many wonderful restaurants in and around Omaha that serve brunch […]
The 19 Best Places for Mother's Day Brunch in Omaha
This post was updated in April 2019 to include current information and recommendations. We’re so glad we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday because that means two of our favorite things collide in one celebratory setting: brunch and moms. There are so many wonderful restaurants in and around Omaha that serve brunch […]
The Best Neighborhoods to Live in the Omaha Area
This post was updated in 2017. Relocation can be an overwhelming process, whether you’re traveling a few miles or across the country. You may fear picking the wrong neighborhood to suit you and your family, may wonder about the commute distance to your new (or existing) job, or may want […]