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December 2009

Book Store Are Book Clubs Still Trendy?
2009 is coming to a close. It’s been a great year for my local book club and an even better year to read great books! Seven years ago I joined a book club hoping to meet some new people and make some friends (I had lived in Omaha for just two...
Fresh fruit - the perfect gift! Nutrition - The Best Gift of All!
Ahhhh…the holidays! As a child, I cherished this time of year and longed for Santa Claus, candy canes, and new toys. But I’m all grown up now (okay, that’s debatable), and I’ve come to view the holiday months more as a...
Snow Storm in Omaha 2009 Holiday Supplement: More Music, More Gifts, More Events!
It’s our first Holiday season here at Omaha.net, so aside from placing a Baby’s First Christmas ornament on the tree, dusting off the Menorah and candles, and still being generally confused as to how to spell Kwanzaa, we’re also trying...
Holiday Job Search How to Weather the Perfect Storm: Holidays and the Job Search
This time of year can be challenging for us even under the best of circumstances; however, when you add the demands of a job search our stress levels can go through the roof. The good news is that there are steps we can take that will carry us through...
Holiday Work Party 'Tis the Season to Party
‘Tis the season to party! Holiday formal work parties, department luncheons, and the list goes on. Work parties are just that: parties. Companies use this time to celebrate their commitment to their employees and to allow people to...
Bond no. 9 Fragrance from Trocadero 2009 Omaha Gift Guide
The Holidays mean different things to do different people, but most people can agree with these lines from Top Gun: Maverick: I gots the urge…. Goose: …the urge to splurge! I think that’s how it went, right? Or was that Sex in the...
Melt Banana My Omaha Alternative Holiday Experience
Winter time in Omaha is generally not a great time for attending concerts. For one thing, many nationally touring acts avoid the Midwest at this time of year due to weather concerns. Another thing is that people are frankly so busy during the holiday...
Omaha Christmas Lights 2009 Omaha Holiday Guide
Omaha is an awesome place to celebrate the holidays. Why? Because there is so much to do! Granted, the holidays can be demanding, but with so many unique and inexpensive options, a person can surely find time for entertainment amid the holiday ...
Bob Eckstein's Today's Snowman Contest My Snowman wants a Kindle
Winter is my favorite season.  I love the smell of cold crisp air and everything that goes with it, from a fresh snowfall and building snowmen, to wearing several layers of clothes and reading a good book, all while trying to keep the house warm...