Local Services

Puppy Love

The Paw Spa Pet Resort Offers Luxury Pet Care with a Personal Touch Article by Christina Koch | Photography by Nicholas Fisher Sheila Irish has never met a stranger, human or canine. As owner of and customer service aficionado for The Paw Spa Pet Resort, she’ll meet her clients at the resort’s door with a boisterous laugh and personal greeting while exciting their dogs for the fun experience ahead. “It’s all very personalized here,” Irish says. “I think that helps people feel comfortable when...

Sports + Recreation

A League of Their Own

Elkhorn Athletic Association’s Two Rivers Miracle League Makes Sports Accessible Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Elkhorn Athletic Association Nestled at the center of the First Interstate SportsPlex in Valley, Nebraska, lies a field of dreams, an adaptive sports field built on the conviction that sports should be for everyone. The Elkhorn Athletic Association (EAA), a leading nonprofit in the Omaha metro area, is turning this vision into reality through the Two Rivers Miracle...

Event Planning + Services

Meraki

The Heart and Soul Behind Jennifer Studanski Photography Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Jennifer Studanski Jennifer Studanski never set out to build an award-winning photography business. She didn’t imagine her photos would one day hang in homes across the Omaha metro, or that she would become such a beloved part of the community. But after 30 years in business, her work speaks for itself. What makes Studanski’s photography special is the heart and soul she pours into every...

Food + Beverage

Frios Gourmet Pops

Serving up ‘happiness on a stick’ in Omaha Article by Stephanie Lewis | Photography by Frios Gourmet Pops Frios Gourmet Pops Omaha is delighting the community with its hand-poured, gourmet ice cream and fruit pops, served from a colorful, tie-dyed “Sweet Ride” van. Locally owned by the Alford family, the mobile dessert business has quickly become a favorite at parties, events and pop-ups. Frios offers a wide variety of unique, allergy-friendly flavors made with real ingredients and no...

Health + Wellness

5 Reasons Your “Healthy” Routine Isn’t Working Anymore

You’ve been doing all the “right” things.Drinking your waterEating cleanMoving your bodyTaking supplementsPrioritizing sleepAnd yet… something still feels off.You wake up tired.Your digestion is unpredictable.You feel more anxious than grounded.And even though your labs say everything’s “fine”, you don’t feel like you.If this sounds familiar, you’re not doing anything wrong.But you are running a midlife body on a strategy that likely wasn’t designed for this version of you.Here’s the truth no...

Home + Design

Making Waves

How Jason Decker Turned Grit into Award-Winning Pools Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Jeffrey Bebee and Nicholas Fisher It's 1994 in the community of Amburst Acres in Omaha, and you'll likely spot young Jason Decker going door-to-door offering lawn-care services. At just 11 years old, he'd already launched a budding business—and his sights were set higher. Decker was determined and focused—and that hasn't changed. Today, Decker turned that childhood hustle into a thriving...

Health + Wellness

Going to the Source

Dr. Danielle Stalp’s mission to heal with Unity Wellness Article by Mande Saitta | Photography by Jennifer Stundanski Dr. Danielle is no stranger to pain. In fact, she’s well acquainted with it. A longtime migraine sufferer, she remembers having her first one at just 11 years old. Over the years, doctors explored a range of treatment options—from diet changes to medications. “They tried everything,” Dr. Danielle recalls. “I was able to manage them through sleep, stress management, food, and...

Arts + Culture

Pebbling Paradise

How Junkstock Turned Junk Into Joy Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Jessica Vettel If you’ve lived in Omaha at any point over the last 10 years, odds are you’ve either visited or heard about this eclectic, magical festival that pops up twice a year on a farm just outside the city. You’ve probably also seen its whimsical themes on social media — backdrops that set the stage for weekends filled with one-of-a-kind finds, amazing food, live music and a whole lot of peace, love and...

Travel

Arbor Day Farm

A Haven for Families, Trees and Tranquility Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Arbor Day Farm Tucked away just an hour outside Omaha, beside Nebraska’s iconic cornfields, lies a little piece of heaven that’s truly good for what ails you. Whether it’s the stress of daily life or the need to unplug, Arbor Day Farm offers the kind of reprieve, reconnection and restoration that only comes from walking among the trees. A welcome escape from the hustle, this 150-year-old property is home...

Health + Wellness

The Benefits of Peptides for Women

If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and feeling exhausted, inflamed, mentally foggy, or like your metabolism has slowed to a crawl, you’re not alone. These are common symptoms of hormonal shifts, chronic stress, and cellular burnout.But what if your body simply needs better communication?That’s where bioactive peptides come in a natural, science-backed solution that more and more women are using to feel energized, lean, focused, and balanced again.What Are Peptides?Peptides are short chains of...