Just like everything else in 2020, Halloween is shaping up to be pretty different than ever before. But while we might have to forgo the normal packed haunted houses, trick-or-treating, or all-out Halloween bashes, there are still plenty of ways you can celebrate this spine-chilling holiday! To prove it to […]
It’s finally fall, the season of candles, sweaters, blankets and pumpkin spiced lattes. While it may be hot outside right now, pretty soon the Omaha area will be blanketed with snow. So if you’ve been waiting for an excuse to pull out your oversized scarves or snuggle up with a […]
Sturdy hardwoods, meticulous details, interesting craftsmanship—there’s just something about historic homes that we adore! Luckily, Omaha isn’t a stranger to historic homes, many of which have been restored and outfitted with all of our favorite modern conveniences. Today, we’re stepping back in time to explore some of the most historic […]
The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling and pumpkin is all the rage—fall has officially arrived! While we love everything that comes with the new season, from the outdoor activities to the decor, it’s the new beverages that get us really excited. Hot coffees and ciders, hearty ales, spice-filled […]
In the early 1970s, Becky Mattson of Lakeside, Montana created a special “Good Neighbor Day” for her community as a way to get to know her neighbors better. Then, in 1978, President Jimmy Carter named a day in late September as an official National Good Neighbor Day, stating “As our […]
The leaves are changing, soon there will be a chill in the air and cozy sweaters will be practically required—fall is finally here! We love this season because it gives us the opportunity to really make our homes feel comfortable with throws, fun wreaths, autumn-scented candles and hand-picked pumpkins. To […]
We can hardly believe it, but fall is finally here! We’ve already started to see explosions of orange and yellow popping up all throughout the area; and fun outdoor destinations like pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple orchards are opening their doors for the exciting fall season. To help maximize your autumn, […]
We may be biased, but we think there’s no better place to call home than Pottawattamie County. The friendly people, restaurants, music, beautiful homes, and easy access to Des Moines and Omaha make towns like Council Bluffs, Underwood, Crescent, Carter Lake, and Avoca perfect places to settle down. If you’re […]
At the beginning of the year, wearing a face mask every day seemed strange—with many of us making our own face coverings or purchasing a box of disposable masks to wear. But now that we’ve been living during the age of COVID-19 for the better part of six months, wearing […]
It feels to us like summer just started. But alas, the Fourth of July has come and gone, and the Labor Day sales are alerting us to the fact that this happy season is about to come to a close. Take advantage of the few weeks we have before pumpkin […]