Hey friends! I’m writing this after three glasses of wine at 1am in New Hampshire on my Stonyfield trip. So if I sound a little out of it and tired, it’s because I am. Long story short, I am having the absolute best time. I love Stonyfield, the people who work for them, the products they make, and the bloggers they work with. I will be recapping the entire weekend with you guys when I get home this week, but I wanted to spend this Monday sharing what I was up to last week when my Aunt Sharon was in town visiting Omaha. Don’t forget to link up to your weekend snapshots at the end of this post!
My Aunt Sharon was in town last weekend visit from New Jersey. This was her first time in Omaha and her request was to try new and different things. So the first day she got there we wanted to take her out for Indian food. We went to Mother India and started off with some different naan appetizers.
Before moving on to the curry. Oh the curry. This one was made with banana sauce and was absolutely fantastic. She loved it and we all had a fabulous time.
The next morning I took my Aunt to try kombucha at Culprit. They make their kombucha in house and always have different flavors available. This one was peach and it was incredible!
We wanted to show my Aunt more of Nebraska than just Omaha so we decided it would be fun to take her on a trip to Lincoln. And while we were trying new and exciting things we decided it would be fun to take her for Greek food at Ali Babas. Ahh their chicken kebab is the best!
After stuffing ourselves full of Greek food we headed over to Corky Canvas for a painting class.
They lead you through a lesson where you all paint the same object while listening to music and drinking wine. We painted suns and I was pretty darn impressed with how they turned out. We look like a bunch of artists! haha
The next day we showed my Aunt Sharon around downtown Omaha. There was a free concert going on in the Old Market that we stopped to listen to.
We introduced her to Scooters Coffee and showed her all the cool statues and buildings. It was fun to get outside, explore Omaha, and just walk around in the sunshine.
We called it an early night, ordered La Casa pizza, and watched some movies. It was great to get to spend time together and just rest and relax on the couch.
After a little unwinding I had to pack and get ready for my Stonyfield trip. Look who tucked himself into my suitcase. I miss this furry face and can’t wait to see him tomorrow! If you want a sneak peak of our trip adventures make sure to check out the hashtag #StonyfieldFarmTour on Instagram and Twitter.
Questions of the Day: What were you up to this weekend? Do you like to play tourist in your own city? If you had to pick a favorite food: Indian, Greek, or Italian?
Looks like an awesome way to introduce your aunt to Omaha. I have always wanted to do a paint night!
It’s so much fun! I highly recommend it!
What a cool weekend. I am headed to New Hampshire (super quick one day trip) to drop off my daughter to school at UNH. Have a great week.
Oh I hope you had a blast!! I absolutely loved my time in New Hampshire!
Those painting classes are so fun! Well, the one I did a couple of weeks was! 🙂
weeks ago*
I need to go to bed haha.
hahaha I leave middle of the night comments all the time to and then I read them the next day and was like what did I even mean to say? Are you free this week at all?
I’ve read about so many people taking one of those painting classes recently – it looks like so much fun!
It is such a fun time! I highly recommend it!
oh yum! i love kombucha!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
Kombucha is so good!
What an amazing weekend! The painting classes seem like so much fun!
It was such a fun time! I want to do another one!
again all the food looks amazing! hope you have the best time!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
Thanks Irene! It was SO great getting to see my Aunt!
Love Greek food. We had it for dinner last night! I’ve never been to one of those wine painting classes, but I’m always so impressed when I see other people’s experiences there! Yours looks so cute!
I’m already craving Greek again! Chicken kabobs are the best!
Oh my! The food from the Indian restaurant looks amazing!!! 🙂
It was so good! I already want more! haha
Looks like a really nice time! Husbot would “kill” for that curry! He’s a huuuuuge curry fan. 😀
Curry is the best!! I’m having a serious moment with coconut lately!!
Can’t wait to hear more about your trip!
And what is it with cats and suitcases!?
Punkin has a love/hate relationship with suitcases. It’s funny. 😉
THAT FOOD! always looks so good!!!
It was all delicious!!
All that food= get in my belly! YUM! We have something similar to that cork canvas called Painting with a Twist where you can bring your own wine. It’s pretty neat and I love going! Happy Monday 🙂
Ohh I love that name! I’m glad more art and wine places are popping up! They’re so fun!
Banana and curry? Would never have thought to put them together in the same dish! Will keep my eyes out for it to try.
It is so good! I wasn’t sure what to expect and was blown away!
What a fun weekend with your aunt! Your canvas turned out so well – I think you have a talent there!
Aww thanks Rachel! The funny thing is I’m not artistic at all! The painting class is just fool-proof!
We hosted family this past weekend and played tourist along with them. It was so fun! I live your paintings! I hope you have a great day!
Oh fun!! Isn’t it great to get to see family? I always wish the visits could last longer than they do!
All that food looks amazing! And those paint classes look like so much fun, I definitely need to try one out. Enjoy your NH trip, love it there in the summer 🙂
Thanks Katie! The New England trip flew by but was absolutely incredible!!
The food looks great! And I always love a wine and painting class. So much fun!
It was a great time! Wine makes me braver when painting! haha
. It looks like you had a great weekend! You do play a great tour guide. I love Indian, Greek, and Italian food! It would be hard for me to choose one. Enjoy the rest of your time in New Hampshire! Such a beautiful state
Thanks Melissa! My New England trip was so much fun!! I hope I get to get back there again soon!
Looks like you guys had a great time during your aunt’s visit to Omaha! Can’t wait to read about your Stonyfield trip!
I had a great time with my Aunt! And the trip to New England was so much fun!! It felt like a whirlwind and went by so fast!
Twas indeed a yummy and fun weekend Erin!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
So much fun! Weekends with good food are the best!
As always your eats look delicious. I love that little furry face, haha!
That little furry face is my favorite! haha <3
I want to do a paint night sometime–just to see how bad I could be, hahah! 😉
You have the best food & food pics!
You would do awesome at the painting class!! I have like no talent at all and mine always come out looking nice! It’s like fool proof! haha
Looks like you had a wonderful time! The food looks yummy too!
It was a great weekend! I love fun with friends and family and good food!
Looks like a great weekend! I love all kinds of food but I just had some Indian food last night and it was delicious. The leftovers in the fridge are calling my name tonight!
Mmm I hope you enjoyed those leftovers! I love Indian!
I’ve spend my weekend trying to get a better looking template for my blog, and failing it misserbly so I will keep doing that this week to.
The cat looks so adorable and I really miss having a cat. Even if they leave their hair on everything/love Ida
Yes the shedding is not fun but the loving cat totally makes up for it! I hope you figure out your template soon!
Writing after three glasses of wine is always a good idea 🙂 Love all the food pix!
haha I’m glad this post came out coherent! 😉
Looks like a fabulous weekend! I had to make a quick trip to southwest Missouri from the Mississippi Gulf Coast so it feels like about all I did this weekend was drive. It was a good trip but man – I need a weekend to recover!
Yes! I love vacations but usually need a vacation from the vacation afterwards! haha
What a beautiful cat! 🙂
Isn’t he gorgeous? I’m more than a little obsessed! haha
Looks like a great weekend!. The painting class sounds fun and you all did an amazing job!
Thanks Christine! I was glad my sun actually looked like a sun! haha
Can we please have a kombucha date soon?!
Um yes!! Name the date and I’m there!
All of your food from the weekend looks AMAZING!!!
Omg everything was delicious!!
This looks like such a fun weekend! That banana curry looks amazing! Now I want some Indian food. I need to participate in the linkup next week. Thank You for sharing your weekend!
Yes you totally should Mistle! It’s a fun linkup!!
Your kitty is too cute! I still have yet to try painting with a twist (or something similar to your outing), but it looks so fun! Also, have a blast on your trip. I’ve been enjoying your pics so far! Happy Monday!
Thanks Heather! Both the trip and time with my Aunt were incredible! It’s crazy how time can fly when you’re having fun!
It looks like you did some really fun things around Omaha! I want to try some of them!!
Yes! We should do them together sometime!!
Looks like you had a great week – there was a lot of new foods in there that’s for sure. I think my favorite would be Italian though. Cant eat much of it anymore but it is still amazing when I can!
Mmm Italian is great! Pasta and cheese is always a good combo!
Looks like you had a DELICIOUS weekend!
Oh man it was so tasty!! haha I never have a shortage of good food in my life!
Banana Curry! Interesting, but Id try it. I would have to pick Italian though, Im a sucker for Alfredo! Looks like it was an amazing weekend!
Oh man the banana curry was delicious! I had no idea what to expect but was so impressed! Mmm Alfredo tastes good on everything!
Sounds like you had a great trip. Also looks like you had fun with your aunt, plus had a lot of great food.
It was such a fun time! And so great to get to see my Aunt!
Ahhh your cat is the cutest!! Looks like you had a fabulous time!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I’m so obsessed with my cat! haha Thanks Kayla, it was a great time!
That curry reminded me of the other day when my boyfriend thought he’d try hot dog curry. I don’t recvommend it! Ew!!
Ewww haha That does not sound good at all!! But yay for your boyfriend being an adventurous eater!
Cheers! Looks like a great time. I love the picture you guys painted.
Thanks Penny! I was really happy with how the paintings turned out since I have no artistic abilities! haha
Mother India is my fave! My favorite part of having friends and family visit Omaha is the opportunity to play tourist in our town. Omaha has so much to offer!
I need to go back to Mother India again! It was delicious!! And you’re so right! I love our foodie city!
Hahaha you did a great job after 3 glasses of wine! 🙂 Looks like you had a wonderful weekend dear!
Erica
http://www.eggcanvas.me
Thanks Erica! I was nervous to post in my state! haha
Someone looks like they had an amazing time on their weekend. Followed you on IG and loved all your pictures!
xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries
Thanks Jessica! It was an amazing time!!
All of the food photos look incredible. Now I need to figure out what to make for dinner.
There is never a shortage of good food in my life! haha
Looks like you had a fantastic trip. I had to comment on this post, just to say your cat is so sweet!
Aw thank you! I’m cat obsessed!