Tag: February 2022

Extraordinary Southern Charm

Tucked just outside of Austin, Texas, in the Dripping Springs community, the extraordinary Blue Sky Springs property is poised to welcome guests to an escape unlike any other. Ideal for family vacations, corporate events, and everything in between, this recently renovated seven bedroom and five-bathroom home is equivalent to a […]

Do You Qualify for a Jumbo Loan?

West Gate Bank is where local meets luxury. Our commitment to customers goes beyond traditional banking services, as we are constantly thinking of ways to improve the customer experience. We continue to innovate and expand our offerings and are proud to now offer jumbo loans for qualified buyers. At its […]

Plunge of Possibilities

There are many admirable qualities that come with being a business owner. Between the flexibility it offers, stability for the future, and the control it comes with, entrepreneurship is not something that should be slept on. While some businesspeople start companies because of a passion for creation, others have undergone […]

A Heart for Helping

Sticking to a fitness routine can be challenging. One of the best ways to ensure it becomes a life-long habit is accountability. A personal trainer not only provides that accountability but also guides, supports, and cares about your health journey. A good trainer isn’t just knowledgeable about health and fitness—they […]

The Color of Confidence

Do you have a love-hate relationship with your closet? Are there clothing items in it that you never wear, but don’t quite know why? Most people wear 20% of their clothes 80% of the time. Imagine if all the clothing and accessories in your closet complemented you and provided confidence […]

Give Small-town Travel a Try

When it comes to going out to eat, the Omaha food scene is top-notch. Between locally-owned restaurants, creative chefs, and a community full of foodies, it’s no doubt that Omaha is made up of a wide variety of culinary choices. While this is convenient, have you ever considered traveling outside […]

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail at Cumbia

The bar: Cumbia The bartender: Santiago The drink: Pisco Sour Step 1: What you need –       2oz Macchu Pisco –       1oz lime juice –       1oz simple syrup –       1oz egg white –       3 drops of bitters Step 2: Combine 2oz Macchu Pisco, 1oz lime juice, 1oz simple syrup, 1oz egg […]

Feeling Saucy?

Michelle Alfaro, owner and executive chef of Sauced by Alfaro, wants to bring love and light to all through her fresh, scratch made foods, rooted in her Mexican/Italian history. This wasn’t the original plan for her life, however. Halfway through a doctoral program in human capital management, she felt the […]

A Higher-Level Experience

Contrary to what some might believe, transitioning to a senior living community doesn’t have to be a life-altering change that impacts quality of life. In fact, the newly established Ovation Heartwood Preserve by Avamere, an urban and upscale lifestyle community in West Omaha, is focused on not only maintaining, but […]

Daring Hair During a Pandemic

“Do something wild. No one cares right now!” Attempting something daring and out of character seems to be the running theme of the last year and a half in terms of fashion and hair. Although there has always been a need to express one’s self, the importance of a new […]