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Weekend Events In Omaha / Fun Ways To Ring In The New Year At Home

by Nancy Heim-berg

Weekend Events In Omaha / Fun Ways To Ring In The New Year At HomeIf you missed any of the holiday events around Omaha, NE over the last few weeks and are wanting to get out of the house for some socially distanced fun, we have good news - there is still time! Below we have listed all the fun events and adventures happening in and around Omaha, NE over the next few days. Additionally, we have listed a few ways to ring in the New Year indoors as we understand some of you are opting to keep your New Year’s celebrations at home this year. Let’s dive in:

What: Christmas at Union Station
When: December 29th 2020 - January 10th 2021
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Cultural Trees Display
When: December 29th 2020 - January 10th 2021
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Drive-Through Car Wash
When: December 29th & 30th
Where: 11910 M Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: Holidays in the Old Market 
When: December 29th 2020 - January 4th 2021
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets

What: Holiday Lights at Rockbrook Village
When: December 29th 2020 - January 8th 2021
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 2800 S 110th Ct. Omaha, NE

What: Holidays at the General Crook House Museum 
When: December 29th 2020 - January 8th 2021
Where: General Crook House Museum | 5730 N 30th Street Omaha, NE

What: Merry and Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show
When: December 29th 2020 - January 3rd 2021
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Miracle at Mercury: A Pop-up Christmas Cocktail Bar
When: December 30th & 31st
Where: Mercury | 329 S 16th Street #3 Omaha, NE

What: Santa’s Rock n Lights Drive-Through Light Show
When: December 29th 2020 - January 3rd 2021
Where: Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE

What: Season’s Greetings, Omaha!
When: December 29th 2020 - January 10th 2021
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Winter Wonderland
When: December 29th 2020 - January 3rd 2021
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Bubble New Year’s Eve Party
When: December 31st
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: New Year’s Eve at Topgolf
When: December 31st
Where: 908 N 102nd Street Omaha, NE

What: Say Goodbye to 2020!
When: December 31st
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE


Fun ways to ring in the New Year at home: 
*First things first: dress up! Even if you are planning to sit on the couch all night, keep things fun by doing it in sequence (or a fun outfit that you never got to wear this year). 

*Make a festive drink or cocktail that you can use to toast the New Year. You can find a fun recipe online or make one up yourself. 

*Hosting a video call with close family and/or friends is a great way to feel like you are all together for the holidays. You can play games, swap stories and do a toast to the New Year.

*If you were looking forward to a more lowkey evening, plan out a movie marathon with your favorite foods. Gather all your favorite movie titles, arrange your snacks and cozy up with your warmest blanket for a quiet night of cinema. 
 
Wishing you peace, love and laughter in the New Year! 

 

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Safety Tips For A Wonderful 2020 Holiday Season At Home

by Nancy Heim-berg

Safety Tips For A Wonderful 2020 Holiday Season At HomeWith Christmas festivities in full swing, it is important to remember some simple tips to ensure a safe and joyous holiday season. Whether you are the baker, adventurer or candle lover of your family, we have you covered below. Let’s dive in: 

Tips for the cooks & bakers:
-Be sure to never leave cooking food unattended on the stove or fryer as this is the most common way cooking fires begin.
-Don’t forget to double check all labels and make yourself aware of any food sensitivities or allergies of your loved ones to prevent allergic reactions. 
-Take some time to quickly check your smoke detectors and switch out old batteries if necessary. 
-If you are using a deep fryer, make sure it is away from flammable materials and used only on a level surface.

Tips for the adventurer: 
-Invest in a security system to make sure your home is protected while you are away. This also helps to deter potential thieves.
-Don’t forget to hire a shoveling service if you won’t be home and snow is in the forecast.
-If you will be away for quite some time, it may be a good idea to pause your mail or ask a neighbor to come by and collect it for you every few days.

Tips for the candle lovers: 
-Make sure to only use sturdy, weighted candle holders to lessen the chances of them toppling and causing a fire.
-Only place lit candles on level, sturdy surfaces. 
-Take inventory of all your lit candles before the end of the night and be sure to blow each one out. You also want to blow out candles before they have a chance to burn all the way down. 
-It is recommended to keep about twelve inches on each side of a lit flame clear to make sure nothing catches fire. 
-It may not be a bad idea to switch out real candles with fake ones where you can to lessen the hazard in your home. 

Tips for the home: 
-If your home has a wood-burning stove or fireplace, be sure to have your chimney cleaned at least once a year. 
-Keep your Christmas tree hydrated and watered at all times. Dry trees are more likely to catch fire.
-Make sure to keep your trees away from heat sources. 
-It’s never a bad idea to install smart sensors on your water pipes to prevent potential water damage from a frozen or burst pipe.
-Look into flame-resistant decorations. 

 

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Tips For Staging Your Omaha, NE Home For The Holidays

by Nancy Heim-berg
Tips For Staging Your Omaha, NE Home For The Holidays If you are in the process of selling your Omaha, NE home, the holidays are the perfect time to jazz up your space with warm, charming designs to attract and impress buyers. Below we have listed a few tips and tricks for staging your home for the holidays - let’s dive in:
 
-The first place you will want to start is the exterior of your home as it will give buyers an initial impression of your home. And as they say, you never get a second chance at a first impression! You can do things such as:
        ~Hang a festive wreath or oversized bow on the front door
        ~Line the front door frame with a beautiful garland
        ~Change out old, dusty doormats for a new one with holiday designs/sayings
                                              ~Use string lights to accentuate your home’s architecture / wrap trees and bushes
 
-The next area to concentrate on is the entryway of your home. Especially in the winter, it is easy for this space to be filled with boots, oversized jackets, mittens and other cold weather accessories. You can opt for a coat rack and holiday themed baskets to organize these items - they are festive, yet functional. 
 
-Incorporating fresh flowers and greenery throughout your home is a wonderful way to bring life and color to different spaces and rooms. You can opt for poinsettias by the fireplace, a pine wreath on the front door, or an evergreen cedar garland to line the mantle.  Whatever you do, don’t forget the mistletoe! 
 
-Make the family living area extra cozy with oversized blankets and throws, decorative (yet comfortable) pillows, candles and board games. It is important for potential buyers to envision themselves living in the space and what better way to accomplish this than to make them feel like they have a warm place to spend time with the ones they love. 
 
-Lastly, be sure to decorate tastefully/minimally and avoid clutter. Too many holiday items to look at may distract buyers from taking in all that your home has to offer. You want the decor to add to your home, not distract buyers from it. 
 
 
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Events In Omaha, NE: Holiday Roundup

by Nancy Heim-berg

Events In Omaha, NE: Holiday Roundup It’s that time of year! Glistening lights are being hung, Christmas carols are being sung and everyone is getting in the holiday spirit. If you are looking for festive events in and around Omaha, NE to celebrate the season then you are in the right place! Below you will find everything from holiday lights and tree displays to firework events, poinsettia exhibits, Christmas music shows, gingerbread habitats and much more. *Please observe social distancing guidelines. 

What: Christmas at Boulder Creek Lights Display
When: December 9th - 23rd
Where: Boulder Creek Amusement Park | 14208 S Street Omaha, NE

What: Christmas at Union Station
When: December 9th 2020 - January 10th 2021
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Cultural Trees Display
When: December 9th 2020 - January 10th 2021 | Tuesday - Sunday
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Here Comes Santa Claus… and Rudolph, Too!
When: December 9th - 23rd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: Holidays in the Old Market
When: December 9th 2020 - January 4th 2021 
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: South Omaha Lighting Display
When: December 9th 2020 - January 4th 2021
Where: Vic Gutman & Associates | 24th & N Streets Omaha, NE

What: Merry and Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show
When: December 9th 2020 - January 3rd 2021
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Santa’s Magic
When: December 9th - 23rd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Santa’s Rock n Lights Drive-Through Light Show
When: December 9th 2020 - January 3rd 2021
Where: Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE

What: Season’s Greetings, Omaha!
When: December 9th 2020 - January 10th 2021
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing
When: December 9th 2020 - February 14th 2021
Where: Midtown Crossing | 34th & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Winter Wonderland
When: December 9th 2020 - January 3rd 2021
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. Bellevue, NE 

What: The Capitol District Igloos
When: December 11th 2020 - February 14th 2021
Where: The Capitol District | 1022 Capitol Ave Omaha, NE

What: Strings of the Season
When: December 12th - 20th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: The Nutcracker Home Cinema Edition
When: December 12th - 25th
Website: https://amballet.org/look-whos-back-were-bringing-the-nutcracker-home/ Omaha, NE 68106

What: Joyful Noise: A Gospel Christmas
When: December 25th & 26th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Symphony Presents Centennial Overtures: Home for the Holiday
When: December 18th & 19th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Gingerbread Habitats
When: December 19th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd.

What: Polar Express Happy Hour and Trivia
When: December 19th
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum | 200 Pearl Street Council Bluffs, IA

What: Holiday Lights Festival: Fireworks Spectacular
When: December 31st
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Say Goodbye to 2020!
When: December 31st
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

 

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Simple Ways To Add Christmas Curb Appeal To Your Omaha, NE Home

by Nancy Heim-berg

Simple Ways To Add Christmas Curb Appeal To Your Omaha, NE HomeWith the holiday season in full swing, now is the perfect time to begin decorating the outside of your home to add some Christmas flair and festive curb appeal. Below we have listed a few simple ways to achieve this and bring a little holiday spirit to your neighborhood. Let’s dive in: 

-Holiday wreaths are a simple and wonderful way to bring a little holiday cheer to the outside of your home. They serve as a warm welcome to your guests as they enter your front door.

-While on the topic, you can also add a holiday door mat and/or a festive garland to really deck out your front entrance. Garlands are perfect for wrapping columns, framing doorways and draping over railings. 

-Incorporating vibrant, traditional colors to the front of your home is sure to bring the holiday spirit to any passersby. Potted poinsettias are a great way to achieve this with their bold green and red coloring, as well as evergreen trees or plants. You can use them to line your walkway or simply cluster them together at your front entrance. 

-Another great way to add Christmas curb appeal to your home is through winter props. Items such as wooden sleds, warm lanterns, nutcrackers, stocking, artificial trees, lights and other holiday decorations are a wonderful way to elevate the outside of your home. 

 

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