Local farms can help nourish your family with fresh produce, meats, dairy and handcrafted items – straight from their farm to your house. During this time, many are offering delivery, pickup, CSAs and other options.

Be sure to visit Omaha Area Farmers Markets here!

Support these local farm businesses that support our community:

WHERE YOU CAN BUY LOCAL MEAT, PRODUCE, & MORE

Barreras Family Farm

11564 County Rd. P30, Blair, NE 68008
Online ordering / Pick-up – on farm / Delivery

Offering beef and pork, free range eggs, local honey, and handcrafted soap. Visit their Facebook page for updates.

Benson Bounty

6915 Evans St., Omaha, NE 68104
Pick-up – on farm / Delivery

Family-run 1.5 acre urban farm in the heart of Omaha. They strive to provide fresh, quality herbs and vegetables. Visit their Facebook page for updates.

Free delivery in Omaha is offered on orders over $30.

Big Muddy Urban Farm – CSA

3322 Burt St., Omaha, NE 68131
Pick-up

Enjoy fresh, locally-grown vegetables with fresh produce weekly.

NOTE: Their Spring CSA has reached capacity. Check back for their Summer and Fall CSA availability.

Cure Cooking

115 N. 14th St., Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
Online ordering / Pick-up – in-store or curbside

Small specialty butcher shop carrying the finest quality local meat. Visit their Facebook page for updates.

Farmtable Procurement & Delivery

Online ordering / Pick-up / Delivery

FarmTable is a local food hub. They make it possible for farmers to work together to meet the growing demand for local, sustainable food in the Omaha and Des Moines metro areas. Their marketplace brings fresh, healthy, locally grown and produced food to you, the buyer, in a cost-effective manner on a weekly basis. Visit their Facebook page for updates.

Huffman Produce

Delivery – Coming soon!

Offering a variety of locally-grown vegetables. They are starting up weekly local delivery of fresh produce. Visit their Facebook page for updates.

No More Empty Pots – CSA

Pick-up / Delivery

Offering prepared meals as well as CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Boxes, which include local, seasonal, fresh and healthy raw produce. Each week, receive a share of what’s available from local producers.

Old Tree Farm + CSA

45426 Cottonwood Rd., Carson, IA 51525
Online ordering / Pick-up / Delivery

Online ordering available. The farm also offers CSA. Visit their Facebook page for updates.

Pam Nelson Produce

10505 N. 234th St., Valley, NE 68064
Pick-up – on farm / Delivery

Shop produce, bacon, homemade bread, Nebraska dairy products, and more. Shop their Online Market or purchase a Homegrown Produce Box (variety varies each week or build your own box). Visit their Facebook page for updates.

Plum Creek Farms

60687 712th Rd., Burchard, NE 68323
Delivery

Offering the finest, freshest chicken, eggs, and ground beef. Visit their Facebook page for updates.

Wenninghoff Farm + CSA

6707 Wenninghoff Rd., Omaha, NE
Pick-up / Special shopping hours

A family owned farm providing locally grown food and plants for the Omaha area.

Emailed orders can be picked-up at the farm. Special shopping hours for those who are immune compromised.

Wolff Farms – CSA

55898 Old Hwy. 8, Norfolk NE 68701
Pick-up in Omaha or Lincoln

Enjoy fresh, locally-grown, USDA-certified organic produce every week for the summer.

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This is a Sponsored Feature with Goldfish Swim School to share all about their Grand Opening in Omaha this year!

Goldfish Swim School is coming to Omaha in early 2019! This one-of-a-kind learn-to-swim facility offers swim and water safety instruction to kids ages 4 months through 12 years-old.

Goldfish Swim School Opening in Omaha in early 2019!

Goldfish Swim School, the country’s leading water safety and swim lesson school offering infant and child swim lessons, is pleased to announce a new West Omaha location. There is no other learn-to-swim program like Goldfish in the Omaha area – this is a really unique facility and program with proven results for thousands of families.

Goldfish Swim School Omaha provides indoor, year-round swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years-old in a unique setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes (max 4:1 student to teacher ratio), shiver-free 90-degree pools, and a state-of-the-art water purification system. Families with kids of different ages and skill levels can conveniently have all of their swimmers in the pool during the same half hour time slot and schedule makeup classes when necessary. Goldfish offers perpetual lessons and families can enroll at any time!

What Makes Goldfish Swim School Different?

Highlights of the Golden Experience at Goldfish Swim School West Omaha include:

• Highly trained instructors
• Small class sizes (max 4:1 student to teacher ratio)
• Indoor, year-round, climate controlled facility
• Shiver-free 90-degree pool
• A state-of-the-art water purification system
• Convenience — families with kids of different ages and skill levels can conveniently have all of their swimmers in the pool during the same half hour time slot.
• Easy to schedule make ups
• Kids make progress at their own pace
• Our curriculum is based on the Science of SwimPlay® — we know that kids learn best through play

Everything about the facility is designed to make learning to swim easy and fun for kids and their families.

Highlights of the climate-controlled, indoor facility include:

• An air conditioned viewing gallery for parents to watch lessons
• Spacious family dressing area with private changing rooms
• Snack bar
• Retail shop
• Warm, tropical décor.

Family Swims, Birthday Parties and More!

In addition to swim lessons, Goldfish Swim School offers weekly family swims (for both members and non-members). Family swims are an opportunity for families to work on the skills kids learned in lessons and just have fun together in the pool!

Goldfish also offers Birthday Party Packages! Parties include exclusive use of the facility for two hours and the Goldfish team handles of the details including setup and clean up.

Water Safety Education

The team at Goldfish is committed to sharing critical water safety information with local families. Goldfish offers FREE water safety presentations to any interested school, daycare, PTO, scout group or other community group. Reach out and schedule a presentation for your organization this winter.

How do families sign up for lessons?

Goldfish Swim School West Omaha begins lessons in early 2019.

Families can register for lessons beginning on January 14th by visiting the website or calling 402-281-3900. The first 500 children to register for lessons will receive FREE registration fee (a $25 value).

Stay tuned for information on our FREE Grand Opening Event and other opportunities to visit the new Goldfish facility.

Goldfish Swim School West Omaha

2502 S. 133rd Plaza, Suite 102, Omaha, NE 68144

Find Out More & Register Here: Visit the website or call 402-281-3900

[Families can register for lessons beginning on January 14th. The first 500 children to register for lessons will receive FREE registration fee (a $25 value)!]

Giveaway: BONUS ENTRIES for Goldfish Swim School – West Omaha (ENDED)

THE PRIZE: Goldfish is giving away FREE registration and a month of lessons to one lucky winner (value: $84 for a month of lessons + the $25 annual registration fee)!

This giveaway has ended.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winners will be selected using random.org and notified via this Facebook post. Winners must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Goldfish Swim School – West Omaha who provided the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post shared on behalf of La Casa Pizzaria.

New Happy Hour Menu

Generations have shared laughs and great food at La Casa Pizzaria, an Omaha favorite. The tradition continues with their all NEW happy hour menu-featuring small sharable plates with creations like their eggplant chile bruschetta and specialty meatballs.

• Wednesdays: 4 – 7 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 8 – 10 p.m.
• Lounge Only

Visit La Casa Pizzaria at 4432 Leavenworth St. in Omaha!

Test Your Pie-Q

Do you love pizza? Test your Pie-Q including “How many pounds of pepperoni are consumed on pizza each year in the U.S.?” and “Where was the Hawaiian Pizza invented?”:

Upcoming Food Truck Events

Mark your calendars for delicious La Casa Pizza at the following Food Truck Events:

• Cabela’s Food Truck Rally – Friday, May 13 (5 – 9 p.m.)

• As part of the new Omaha Food Truck Association, La Casa Pizzaria will be participating in the ‘Street Fare’ at Gene Leahy Mall every Thursday from July 7 – September 1, 2016, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 14th and Farnam St. (More details to be announced!)

• Follow La Casa Food Truck for more upcoming events and locations!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post shared on behalf of La Casa Pizzaria.

Do you love to travel? Are you planning a trip with a group of friends? Do you enjoy organizing a trip by yourself, but are interested in adding some special touches?

The Travel Design Lounge is a brand new concept launching right here in Omaha! Created by Travel and Transport, here you can experience a new way to plan travel and create your dream vacations. Recently, they hosted an event where we learned firsthand about all of the various ways they are here to inspire you in planning your next trip!

Unique Travel Agency + Coffee and Wine Bar

The minute you step in the door, you realize quickly this is not the normal travel agency. The classy atmosphere and comfortable seating help you relax and really imagine the trip you want to take. Stop in for a cup of coffee or glass of wine while browsing through the four large tablets available to help you plan your trip.

Be Inspired

The moment you walk in, you are surrounded by several large screens displaying beautiful images from around the world. You can let your mind wander and imagine visiting these exotic locations, surrounded by beauty and exploring new sites. Their unique approach will allow people to literally get a taste of traveling the world through specialty coffees, teas, wines, craft beers and spirits from select regions.

Perfect for Planning Group Travel

Planning a trip with a group? Bring everyone together to share ideas with an advisor! Several areas are designed specifically for small or large groups to discuss and explore possibilities. Instead of numerous phone calls or emails to exchange ideas and brainstorm itineraries and activities, you can bring your family or friends together in one location and plan out your trip together.

Your design… Your experience

I loved their mission to help you plan the best trip for YOU. The travel advisors want to understand each individual or group’s interests, and help you arrange your trip based on those interests – from adventure, nature, art, history, off the beaten path, to a combination of these. Trips can be specialized for families (Disney vacations!) with your ideas and budget in mind.

The Travel Design Lounge focuses on meeting the needs of each person that walks in the door. For some visitors, that may mean working with an advisor who can expertly guide them and help them plan their trip. For others, it may be providing the source of inspiration and guidance, along with the technology to help them plan and book on their own.

You are invited to stop in and experience the Travel Design Lounge, and find out where your inspiration will lead you!

Travel Design Lounge
The Shops of Legacy
16950 Wright Plaza, Suite 151
Omaha, NE 68130
www.traveldesignlounge.com

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Disclosure: Special thanks to Travel Design Lounge for inviting us to experience and learn more about this new unique concept in Omaha. I have been entered into a drawing for sharing my ideas in this post.