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 […]
Like almost everything in 2020, the 4th of July is likely to look a little different due to social distancing. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate the holiday—even if that means virtual fireworks and smaller backyard parties. To help you have the best Independence Day possible, we’ve rounded up […]
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! While we definitely think moms deserve to be celebrated year-round, we’re not going to pass up an opportunity to spend an entire day showering them with a little extra love! The big day is coming up on May 12th this year, which means […]
Finding the perfect holiday gift for a loved one can be hard. Luckily for us, Nebraskan natives are incredibly passionate about our home state, so Nebraska-inspired items are always a safe bet! Etsy is a great place to find unique items made by small businesses and independent artists. Plus, because […]
Looking for events during the 2019 holiday season? Check out our most up-to-date guide: 26 Omaha Holiday Events You Should Mark on Your Calendar This Year It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are right around the corner and the Omaha area is bursting with festive events that are […]
This post was updated on October 23, 2020 to reflect the most current information. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and you know what that means — it’s time to find your perfect Christmas tree! Even though there are a lot of reasons to choose a real Christmas […]
The holiday season is once again upon us. Catchy holiday jingles, festive displays, Santa Claus sightings — it really is the most wonderful time of the year! There’s no better time for family fun, and here in Lincoln, we have enough holiday events and activities to keep you busy all […]
Thanksgiving is coming — the holiday we spend with our family and friends, talking about what we’re thankful for and of course… eating great food. Whether it’s your first time cooking Thanksgiving dinner or you’ve done it a thousand times before, the thought of cooking a big meal for a […]
The colorful store window decorations and monumental amount of Peeps in the candy aisle can only mean one thing — Easter is coming! We love this holiday because not only does it give us the chance to eat lots of chocolate, but we also get to spend some extra quality […]
Looking for events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in 2019? Check out our most up-to-date guide 7 Essential St. Patrick’s Day Events in the Omaha Area. We hope you’re wearing your green! St. Patrick’s Day is upon us once again, bringing a day of camaraderie, Irish celebrations, dancing, and corned beef. […]