Omaha Coupons http://omahacoupons.com/blog The best local coupon site, targeted, effective advertising Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:24:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 National Pig Day http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2012/03/01/national-pig-day/ http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2012/03/01/national-pig-day/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:03:04 +0000 admin http://omahacoupons.com/blog/?p=472 Yes, that’s right!  A day just for the pig.  So why celebrate this farmyard animal?

Though pigs usually get a bad rap, they are actually very intelligent animals.  Rave (who started national Pig Day in 1972) says that ‘to accord the pig its rightful, though generally unrecognized, place as one of man’s most intellectual and domesticated animals.’  They can even be taught various tricks!  Who’s man’s best friend now?

National Pig Day usually sees its version of pig parties – which have included pink punch, pork snacks, BBQ sandwiches, and bacon breakfasts to honor our pigs!  Some even wear their hair in pigtails.

Some folks take a different approach by not eating pork on March 1st.  Those who have a pet pig will treat their pig to a piggy feast.  Whether the day is meant to give pigs a break or appreciate the goodness we get from eating them is left open.

So why don’t you mark the day? Whether you love these cute pinky animals or think they are delicious, celebrate March 1st by honoring the day of the pig. Let them hog the spotlight for this one day.

]]> http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2012/03/01/national-pig-day/feed/ 0 What to do in Omaha? http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2012/02/21/what-to-do-in-omaha/ http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2012/02/21/what-to-do-in-omaha/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:29:17 +0000 admin http://omahacoupons.com/blog/?p=469 Omaha is not the first city most people think of when they think of fun cities to visit.  However, these individuals have not given Omaha the credit it deserves.  From the world’s largest indoor desert to college baseball’s biggest event, you will find Omaha is filled with so many various activities to do during your visit, you might end up staying longer than anticipated to take it all in.

A few of the highlights to explore in this city filled with so much culture are the:

  • Henry Doorly Zoo – Walk across a swinging rope bridge in the middle of a tropical rainforest, discover the swampy lands of the creatures of the night, or watch a shark swim overhead in a glass aquarium; the Henry Doorly Zoo is one of the finest in all the United States.  http://www.omahazoo.com/
  • Children’s Museum – Get ready for the whole family to learn through play!  Climb in, on, and through everything.  Your children will love this interactive museum that focuses on art, science, and technology for every age (even the wee ones).  Be warned – even the adults will start to sense the child in them and may just want to stay as long as the children.  http://www.ocm.org/
  • NCAA College World Series (During June) – Called the “Greatest Show On Dirt”, the NCAA has been housed in Omaha for more than 60 years.  The event last 10 days and encourages the entire city of Omaha to get involved with the sporting accomplishments.  http://www.cwsomaha.com/
  • Mormon Trail Center – Displays include a full sized log cabin, covered wagon, oxen, and hand cart.  There are optional guided tours and the best part – it’s FREE!  What better way to learn an important part of our country’s history?  http://www.visitomaha.com/listings/Mormon-Trail-Center-at-Historic-Winter-Quarters/57074/0/
  • Theatre – Omaha’s creative spirit is contagious!  Try the Holland Performing Arts Center which is considered the acoustic beauty of Omaha which houses the Omaha Symphony or try the Omaha Community Playhouse, one of the largest community theaters in the country that thrives on its creative and intimate art house experience.  http://www.omahaperformingarts.org/
  • Fine Dining – A plethora of venues ranging from quirky cuisine to award winning chef inspired flavors that will get your palates watering.  You will only find these delicious, mouth-watering dishes here in Omaha.  Of course, we have to mention the amazing steaks that Omaha is known for.  Luckily, we have several remarkable steakhouses to experience the cities scrumptious reputation.  http://www.omahafinedining.com/
  • Live Music – Omaha is a premiere hotspot for music scenes with clubs catering to the indie music genre.  However, you will also find blues, jazz, pop, and more in the superb venues around Omaha.  Playing at restaurants, bars, and theaters, you will find just what you are looking for here in Omaha’s urban music scene.  http://www.theslowdown.com/
  • Lauritzen Gardens – Explore more than 100 acres of botanical beauty.  Take a walk or tram ride through this dazzling garden and delight your mind and as well as inspire curiosity in the magnificence of plant life.  http://www.lauritzengardens.org/
  • Shopping – In Omaha, shopping is a sport, so get ready to go the distance.  Unique boutiques as well as indoor and outdoor malls surround the city with their quaint shopping centers and mega malls, which will inspire the shopaholic in all of us.  http://www.visitomaha.com/things-to-do/shopping/
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Thirteen sounds like such a young age to start branching out into the online social realm, but according to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, it is the minimum age required to open a Facebook account.  This makes many parents uneasy at first (I was at the top of the list!), but I’ve listed some steps you can take to help your child blossom in the online community.

Honing social skills has always been a crucial part of a child’s development.  It begins at home and branches out into traditional peer settings and continues into the digital world.  Benefits of social networking for teens include:

  • Wide range of supportive friends
  • Deepened relationship with family
  • Wider variety of social skills
  • Advanced technological skills
  • Creativity and self-exploration

There is a lot of panic about the risk associated with online social networks.  We feel more at ease in traditional settings when we can “see” what is going on.  However, whether our kids are online, at recess, or at the mall, the majority of their socializing happens out of our site.  In reality, it is much easier to monitor your child’s activity online.

Steps to Ensure Security:

  • Know your child’s password
  • Friend your child and be present on their site (a lot!)
  • Converse with your children at home about social situations that arise
  • Talk with your child on what it means to be private, responsible, and kind
  • Set the settings on your child’s social sites with added security features
  • Let your child know you have to approve all friends first (no exceptions!)
  • Set the email to go to your email instead

Above all, know your child’s maturity level.  Some kids are not ready at thirteen to have this kind of account.  There is no harm in waiting a year or two until you feel they are more prepared to handle the responsibility of social networking.

If you recognize this is part of social progress for young people today, you’re one step ahead already.  The two environments work together to create today’s modern social experience.  Children will need practice in a digital territory as they fine tune their abilities to connect with their peers.

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WOW! That is great stuff. Want to learn more? click on this link http://omahacoupons.com/567/Omaha-NE/Health+%26+Beauty/Body+by+Vi

Have a great week my friends!  Alan

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  • Use your store’s weekly sales ad flier to plan your menus for the week. Then, write your shopping list around the items and brands that are on sale.
  • Taking a few minutes to make a detailed plan will save you the time of making unplanned trips to the store during the week—which can ruin your budget.
  • Planning ahead also helps you avoid impulse shopping during your trip. 

Have a great week! Alan

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]]> http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2011/04/13/top-5-secrets-to-saving-money-from-pros-in-the-know/feed/ 0 Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Ticket Giveaway!!! http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2010/10/06/valas-pumpkin-patch-ticket-giveaway/ http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2010/10/06/valas-pumpkin-patch-ticket-giveaway/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:56:55 +0000 admin http://omahacoupons.com/blog/?p=441

 

Don’t miss out on this one; your chance to WIN 4 FREE passes to Vala’s Pumpkin Patch in Gretna!  We will be selecting 2 seperate winners.  Winners will be drawn onThursday October 14th.  Each winner will recieve 4 passes to Vala’s (each pass is valued at $12.50).  Get the details of the contest below and be sure to get in all of your bonus entries quickly!

Enter to WIN!
1. Register to WIN here! If you have registered in the past, no need to do so again!

2. Send us an email (giveaways@OmahaCoupons.com) telling us you’ve Registered and would love to WIN! *You must complete this step to be eligible for this weeks Vala’s Pumpkin Patch giveaway.*

Bonus Entries
3. Post a comment on our Facebook Fan Page to let us know that you would love to WIN!

4. Follow us on Twitter- tweet or re-tweet about this week’s giveaway. Be sure to include @OmahaCoupons in the tweet! *An additional entry will be earned for every 5 tweets.

5. Invite 3 or more friends to follow us on Twitter or invite them to become a fan of our Facebook Fan Page – send us an email to let us know who you’ve invited.

6. Post about this giveaway on your blog or include our button on your website. Send us an email with the URL included.

7. Be creative…make some noise about OmahaCoupons.com in some other way. Send us an email letting us know what you’re doing!

***Multiple entries increase your odds of winning free passes to Vala’s!  One winner per household.

Send all emails to giveaways@OmahaCoupons.com. Be sure to include your name and address in the email!

 

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Lisa enjoy the show!

]]> http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2010/07/01/winner-announced-in-the-justin-bieber-ticket-giveaway/feed/ 0 Win Justin Bieber Tickets at the Qwest Center Omaha!!! http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2010/06/24/win-justin-bieber-tickets-at-the-qwest-center-omaha/ http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2010/06/24/win-justin-bieber-tickets-at-the-qwest-center-omaha/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:34:38 +0000 admin http://omahacoupons.com/blog/?p=422

Justin Bieber is coming to the Qwest Center Omaha on Saturday July 3rd and we have your chance to win a pair of tickets!  Act fast because there is not much time.  Details on how you can get multiple entries can be found below, so get entered as many times as possible to increase your chances of winning.  The winner will be chosen from all the eligible entries on Thursday July 1st.  Not much time, so GO MAKE SOME NOISE!!

Enter to WIN!
1. Register to WIN here! If you have registered in the past, no need to do so again!

2. Send us an email (giveaways@OmahaCoupons.com) telling us you’ve Registered and would love to WIN! *You must complete this step to be eligible for this giveaway.*

Bonus Entries
3. Post a comment on our Facebook Fan Page to let us know that you would love to WIN!

4. Follow us on Twitter – tweet or re-tweet about this week’s giveaway. Be sure to include @OmahaCoupons in the tweet! *An additional entry will be earned for every 5 tweets.

5. Invite 3 or more friends to follow us on Twitter or invite them to become a fan of our Facebook Fan Page – send us an email to let us know who you’ve invited.

6. Post about this giveaway on your blog or include our button on your website. Send us an email with the URL included.

7. Be creative…make some noise about OmahaCoupons.com in some other way. Send us an email letting us know what you’re doing!

***Multiple entries increase your odds of winning this weeks giveaway!

]]> http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2010/06/24/win-justin-bieber-tickets-at-the-qwest-center-omaha/feed/ 0 WINNER ANNOUNCED! http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2010/05/20/winner-announced/ http://omahacoupons.com/blog/2010/05/20/winner-announced/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 09:00:52 +0000 admin http://omahacoupons.wordpress.com/?p=413 Fit Body BootcampWe Have Our Winner!

Congratulations to Mandy G. for winning our Boot camp giveaway!  A big thank you for everyone who entered and be sure to check back for more exciting giveaways yet to come!  We also want to say thank you to Travis at Omaha Fit Body Bootcamp for partnering with us here OmahaCoupons.com to have this great giveaway!

Thanks again everyone and as always keep checking back for great deals and even better giveaways!

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