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Danielle Herzog: Ever have to stifle laughter over something your kid said?

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Brier Jirka: This is your brain on sex

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Jill Koegel: What eggs and cigarettes have in common

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Jenny Razor: The choice to do a natural childbirth

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Published Sunday December 9, 2012

Olivia Grigg: What’s going on around town?
Olivia Grigg Omaha World-Herald

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend?

See what’s going on this weekend in Omaha. Here’s a big list of family-friendly activities.

SUNDAY

See “The Nutcracker” at the Orpheum Theater.

Stroll through the holiday poinsettia show at Lauritzen Gardens.

Check out “Winter Wonderland” at The Scottish Rite Masonic Center.

MONDAY

Enjoy lunch at Old Chicago restaurant… but don’t be surprised if you get a visit from Santa at your table.

Check out the Gingerbread Festival: “Home for the Holidays.”

TUESDAY

Bring your teddy bear to Millard Library for Corduroy Visits the Library.

Join momaha for a play date at the Omaha Children’s Museum from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Join Mrs. Claus and friends for an hour of Holiday-themed stories and riddles inside Santa’s Workshop.

THURSDAY

Enjoy a free hour of holiday fun with Santa Claus for Kids Club at Shadow Lake Towne Center.

 

Olivia Grigg,22, is a College of Saint Mary’s student interning for momaha this fall. Read her blogs here.

 

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MOMAHA EVENT: JUNKSTOCK
June 21, 22, 23
315 S. 192nd St.
More than 50 “junk” vendors from five states will meet to sell their vintage treasures, antiques and artisan-made pieces.


MOMAHA'S EVENING CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
7 p.m. Friday, June 28
Bookworm Bookstore, near 87th and Pacific Streets
Encourage your little one to wear pajamas and bring a small stuffed animal.


WOMEN, WINE & FASHION
6 p.m. Sunday, June 30
Shadow Ridge Country Club, 1501 S. 188th Plaza
Help clothing designers raise money for charity with this summer fashion show -- proceeds will benefit the Friends of Naivasha.


MOMAHA PLAY DATE
6 p.m .to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 11
Join us for a splash part at the SAC Federal Credit Union's spray grounds at Shadow Lake Towne Center. It'll feature children's activities, costumed characters, and gift bags for the first 100 families.


MOMAHA'S FAMILY NIGHT OUT
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2
Join us for a live performance from Marcos & Sabor as they play the Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Shadow Lake Towne Center.


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Momaha on the radio
7:30 a.m.
Bloggers Melissa Cruickshank and Heidi Woodard on the Pat and J.T. Show on Q98.5 FM. Call 402-962-9898 to join the conversation.


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Momaha live chat
2 p.m.
Visit with momaha editor Josie Loza and other moms. At the end of the chat, drawings are held for free prizes.


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