Tag: April 2019

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Flexibility & Style

Driving into The Sanctuary home development in West Omaha feels like touring a wildlife park. Tree-lined winding roads that lead to private retreats are sprawled on acreage lots tucked among the natural woods. It’s what makes a home in The Sanctuary, a Lanoha development, so desirable, and a location that […]

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Color Refresh

After a long, cold winter trapped indoors, many of us find ourselves desperate to make a change… and even the simplest alteration to our surroundings can create a seemingly complete transformation. Our favorite way to freshen a space? Hands down, it’s by changing out paint colors. We asked three of […]

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Three Dynamic Destinations

By land Mandarin Oriental  |  Washington, D.C. When to travel: Year-round  When to book: 3-6 months in advance Why Mandarin Oriental: Enjoy views of The Jefferson Memorial, Tidal Basin, Washington Channel, District Wharf and Washington Monument from this urban oasis nestled along the D.C. waterfront. The Mandarin Oriental is just […]

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Helping Through Hospitality

One of Kinesha Roach’s fondest memories growing up was visiting her Grandma Johnson’s house in Kansas for the holidays. Not only was the spread of food abundant, but the warmth, welcome, and love shared by everyone there was undeniable. In fact, she’d bring friends with her just to experience that […]

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Community Spotlight

Jeff Hinchcliff VP – C.O.O. BMW, MINI, Land Rover, and Jaguar of Omaha are moving to a state-of-the-art new facility at the new Heartwood Preserve, opening at the end of 2019. Spanning 500 acres of the former Boys Town campus, Heartwood Preserve will be Omaha’s premier office, dining, and retail […]

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Balance Your Life

Finding balance in life is a goal most of us continuously try to achieve. The connection between mind, body, and soul is innate, and there are many ways we try to reach it. Fitness is at the heart of that connection, and Club Pilates believes in the philosophy that if […]

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Do You Really Need an Estate Planning Attorney?

You can find a tutorial and a form online for practically everything, so do you really need to hire an attorney to prepare your estate plan? Here are some excuses I’ve heard from people who claim they don’t need an estate plan or think they can handle the preparation of […]

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5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The Bar: Spirit World The Bartender: Sidra Akhter The Drink: The Conciliation, Winner of the 2019 Perfect Pour Craft Cocktail contest benefitting Friends of Nebraska Children Step 1: What you need 75 oz. Smooth Ambler whiskey 1 oz. Cocchi Americano .75 oz. Ginger lemon syrup .75 oz Ginger Infused Malic […]

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An Education in Dining

One of the most innovative restaurants in Omaha is tucked away in a quiet corner of the Metropolitan Community College (MCC) Fort Omaha Campus. The Sage Student Bistro, freshly renovated and helmed by a new chef instructor, has been delighting diners at this location since January 2010. Open Monday – […]

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Express Yourself

CoCo Chanel once said, “A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.” Whether it’s a drastic change or a subtle update, having a great haircut, color, or style invokes feelings of confidence, and confidence is what helps motivate people to make changes in their lives. What […]