Source Like most parents, on a near daily basis I stress and worry about the many ways I may be screwing up my children. Am I patient enough? Am I raising my daughters to be confident and independent? What about body image? When was the last time I gave them …

Photo source. It’s amazing what you realize about yourself once you become a parent. I didn’t form truly independent thought until I was heading into college. Raised in a very Catholic and somewhat sheltered environment, my mind was blown when I started my first year at USC. As children, we …

I’ve recently read several great articles on the importance of disconnecting in our extremely connected world. In fact, our own Jessica Santina wrote a fabulous post on what she gained when she gave up her smart phone. It absolutely depresses me that as a society we have to plan to unwind or disconnect. …

One of the many great things about living in Reno-Tahoe is the access to an amazing number of trails. You may remember Gemma’s post about 10 things to do at Rancho San Rafael – a perfect example of the quick outdoorsy escapes our area has to offer. One of my …

You’d think by now I’d learn, but I haven’t. Most every time I plan an outing for the wee ones, I imagine it being the most magical day ever. Often, my excitement clearly outweighs theirs and at some point, someone will have a meltdown (myself included). Our day on the …