Happy Halloween, mamas! Today, our contributors are chatting about their Halloween faves. What are yours? What’s your favorite Halloween candy? Vanessa S.: Do caramel apples count? Gemma: Twix bars. Jessica S.: Here’s a blast from the past: Sugar Daddy! I also love Laffy Taffy. (Are you sensing a “terrible for …

The Reno Moms Blog community has grown this month, with the welcome additions of two new bundles of joy, and the happy announcement of a new baby on the way! Let’s congratulate these mamas and send happy wishes their way. Leave your best tip for soothing newborns in the comments …

We started venturing out on nature walks this year for homeschooling, and it’s something we have all really enjoyed!  This morning, we explored around our own neighborhood to find treasures that related to the fall season.  The kids love doing this, and get so excited when they find something new. …

This entry is part 9 of 10 in the series I Don't Know How She Does ItThis popular series continues today, with a new post from contributor Jessica Santina. We hope you’re enjoying getting to know our contributors through this series as much as we are! -Jenny & Annie What’s really …

I don’t remember much about my grandmother’s breast cancer fight in the mid-80’s. It was before pink ribbons and 5Ks. She was in her late 60’s or early 70’s when she was diagnosed and ended up having a double mastectomy. From what we can piece together, there were lumps in …

I recently discovered something in my marriage that was missing.  Only I didn’t know that I was missing it until I discovered it.  Now that I’ve found it, I don’t ever want to let it go.  Because someday, after the kids are grown and gone (a long, long time from now), …

This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series Breast Cancer Awareness MonthLast year, I had my first mammogram. Although my two co-workers, Kerry and Kathy, assured me that I would not be greeted by an enormous vise when I entered the exam room, I was still a little …

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This week I busted out the Halloween and harvest decorations, bought my daughters their costumes (Ariel and a gypsy), and started checking the stores for sales on gargantuan bags of candy. Ahhh, ghosts and goblins are the in the air, and I love it! While I love to take my …

I could say that what I am about to talk about is a guilty pleasure, but here’s the thing. I have stopped feeling guilty about it. Why should we feel badly about doing something we enjoy? Why should we have to feel good about doing something we can’t stand? I …