Yesterday I posted about a great article that got me thinking about unique fun things in Omaha. You can read my post here. But, ever since I read the article written by Josefina Loza about 32 Adventures in Omaha yesterday, I have been slightly obsessing over one of the 32 adventures she presented. She said:

"If you've never seen a traditional soda fountain, head to Shenandoah, Iowa. It's worth the hourlong drive. The George Jay Drug Co. has had a soda fountain since the 1890s and it still prepares treats the old-fashioned way."

So, I thought, this adventure would be a great weekend warrior fast and furious getaway!! I can assure you, next time we have a free day, we will be trying this out!

I looked up the directions from my house in Omaha to Shanendoah, Iowa, and found out it is about an hour and a half drive. I thought that if I was going to drive that far, I would want to do more than just the Old Fashioned Soda Fountain, so I looked up Shanendoah to see what else we could do there.

According to Wikipedia:

Shenandoah is a city in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 5,546 at the 2000 census. Once referred to as the "seed and nursery center of the world," Shenandoah is the home to Earl May Seed Company and the radio station KMA, founded by Earl May.

After reading this, I feel like a day in Shenandoah would not be complete without a stop over at the original Earl May-maybe we could pick up some things for our garden.

I also found a fantastic website here that lists Apple orchards in Iowa. There are 2 Apple Orchards that are only 18 miles from Shenandoah: Mincer Orchard and Wright Orchard both in Hamburg, IA.

So, here is what my plan for a daycation to Shenandoah would look like:

• Wake up early and drive out to Mincer Orchard or Wright Orchard in Hamburg, IA to pick apples (You will have to call them ahead and make sure they are in apple picking season and make sure they are open/available for you to go there: Mincer: (712) 382-1793, Wright: (712) 382-1146)
• After picking apples, head over to The George Jay Drug Co. to get old fashioned sodas and maybe lunch.
• Stop by Earl May.
• Head Home having had a great adventure with the family!!

***Please note that The George Jay Drug Co. is closed on Sunday's so don't do this adventure on a Sunday!***

Today's free Disney Music download is 'It's a Pirate's Life' from Disney's Ulitmate Swashbuckler Collection

This is a great 2 day sale at Walgreens! It will be available on Sunday and Monday (May 30-31) only. Here is the deal:

Buy 3 12-packs of Coke products at the sale price of 3/$12
Get a $5 RR back
Like paying 3/$7 or $2.33 each.

I always like to know what deals are coming up so recently I signed up to get the sneak peek of Walgreens ads, and today I got my first sneak peek email!!! Some of the deals coming up next week (May 30-June 5) include:

• Huggies Jumbo Packs or Pull Ups $8.99
• Arm and Hammer 2X Laundry detergent B1G1
• VO5 Shampoo and Conditioner $.69
• Quaker Oats 1 minute Oats 18 oz B1G1
• Werthers, Riesen, Lifesavers B1G1
• Orbitz gum $.69 with in ad coupon limit 3
• Household Cleaners (Tilex, Clorox, Pine Sol, Liquid Plumr, Formula 409) Sale price $2.99, get $1 RR, Like getting for $1.99
• U by Kotex Faminine Care Sale Price $3.49, get $2.50 RR, like paying $.99
• Gillette Fusion ProGLide Manual or Power Razor system Sale price $9.89, get $5 RR, like paying $4.99
• Cortaid Anti Itch Cream on sale for $3 and there is a $3 mail in rebate so like getting FREE

There are 4 items that are like getting them FREE after the RR:

• Luster White 7 Toothpaste
• Ecotrin Asprin
• Walgreens A thru Z Select Multivitamins
• Rejuvicare Ultimate Skin, Hair, or Nail Supplement

These are just SOME of the deals going on next week at Walgreens, if you want the full sneak peek, click here.

Well Utah readers, this one is for you! City Deals is having a 50% off summer fun activities sale. There are a lot of great Utah attractions with half price tickets right now! Just click here to see what they have!

BTW-as a former High School English teacher can I just note how much I love that in this ad above the starred part at the bottom says "CityDeals acknowledges that 'funner' is not a real word and admits it was used only because it made our tagline kinda rhyme. Regards to our 7th Grade English teacher."  I love advertising with a sense of humor!!

This is just the kind of thing we would go to as a family when I was growing up! The Omaha Symphony is having a FREE concert This SUnday May 30th at Lake Manawa Park in Council Bluffs. It is the Patriotic Pops in the Park concert for Memorial Day and it begins at 7 pm. 

Today's deals at 6pm.com look great. They include up to 75% off Roxy and up tp 70% off this week's survey winner-Betseyville! Go check out all today's deals here.

Remember, as with EVERY Friday, today is Mega Swagbucks day! That means more chances to earn more Swagbucks! So, makes sure to use Swagbucks for all your searching needs today!
FYI-I have already made $70 in Amazon gift cards and still have 499 points left (which is enough to get another $5 with 49 points leftover). (450 swagbucks = $5 Amazon gift card) The bucks keep building up!

If you have not joined yet, click on my referral link here and start earning Swagbucks with me! This is a GREAT time to join-with Mega Swagbucks going on today!!

If you are new to Swagbucks, please read my explaination of Swagbucks here. And my explaination of the changes to Swagbucks here.

Michael's "The Knack" Free Family Event is going on Saturday June 5. It will be a Klutz® Build-a-Book activity on Saturday, June 5 from 10am–2pm. It is a FREE Make-It Take-It and the offer is only good while supplies last.

FYI, 7 Day Furniture in Omaha and in Lincoln will be giving away FREE Tacos Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday & Monday May 29-31). The taco's are being provided by Taquiza's.

Today Salt Lake City Groupon has a side deal as well as the regular deal! It is also completely awesome!! It is $10 for Two Fun-Filled Hours of Tubing (Up to $30 Value) from High Country Adventure.

As with all the deals, make sure you check out the fine print before purchasing. To sign up for Groupons, click on my referral link here (this does NOT commit you to buying any deal-you choose what you buy) and to see the Salt Lake City side deal click here.

Not sure what Groupons is? Then click here to read all about it!

Today's Salt Lake City Groupon is completely awesome!! It is $19 for a Two-Hour Guided Whitewater Rafting or Kayaking Adventure from High Country Adventure.

As with all the deals, make sure you check out the fine print before purchasing. To sign up for Groupons, click on my referral link here (this does NOT commit you to buying any deal-you choose what you buy) and to see the Salt Lake City page, including today's deal, click here.

Not sure what Groupons is? Then click here to read all about it!

Today's Omaha Groupon is $10 for $20 Worth of Food and Drinks at Traditions Food, Sports, and Spirits.

As with all the deals, make sure you check out the fine print before purchasing. To sign up for Groupons, click on my referral link here (this does NOT commit you to buying any deal-you choose what you buy) and to see the Omaha page, including today's deal, click here.

Not sure what Groupons is? Then click here to read all about it!

You can get a free Sample from Aveda of their Damage Ready Shampoo, Conditioner and Intensive Restructuring Treatment. You have to print out the coupon here, then bring it in to an Aveda location near you. If you don't know where the nearest store is, check here.

Thanks Mojo Savings.