Reno Moms Blog Building a Community of Moms in the Biggest Little City
The third and final summer 2018 Reno 5000 race by Dolan is coming up in just a couple weeks! My family and I ran the first one of the series three months ago, and despite it being incredibly cold that morning, we had an absolute blast. It was our first …
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August, 2018
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15 August
Dolan and the 2018 Virginia City Rodeo
On August 18th and 19th we will be donning our boots and cowboy hats for two days of excitement in the American frontier. Take a step back in time with Team Dolan and join us for the Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta Del Charro. It’s sure to be a wild time complete with …
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15 August
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Real Moms, Real Stories
Postpartum depression and anxiety: Why doesn’t anyone talk about this? Well I’m talking about it now. Where to start… Loading up my toddler and all our stuff to leave the house triggered that anxious feeling. “I can’t fucking breathe!” I exclaimed, leaning against the car. It’s still morning. It’s too early …
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15 August
Something For Everyone at the Reno Running Fest September 8-9
I’m really not good at running. I’m seriously just not built for it, and I am a bit slow. OK, I’m really slow. But I’ve recently gotten into running again thanks to joining Orange Theory. Turns out I actually enjoy pushing myself when a coach tells me what to do. …
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14 August
Bento Boxes: Quick and Cute School Lunches
I *heart* creative bento box lunches. But just so I don’t scare anyone off, I’m not talking about cutting faces out of seaweed or dying pasta to make hair. I admire those who do, but I know myself and my son — I’m not that dedicated, and he isn’t going to eat seaweed or anything …
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13 August
Dear Daughter: I Am NOT Lazy!
Dear Daughter: On a recent weekend, I sat down for a minute on the couch and started browsing social media. That’s when you looked over from watching TV (which you had been doing for at least an hour) and said, “Mom! You are so LAZY! It’s almost dinner time! What …
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6 August
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Family Vacation to Yellowstone
This summer, we had my family reunion in one of the most beautiful locations around, Yellowstone National Park. We had a fabulous time visiting with family, watching wildlife and standing beside the ever-impressive geysers as they erupted. Everything we saw inspired awe. It is a magical area of wilderness, mostly …
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3 August
10 Everyday Things That Are Bad For Your Kids Teeth
Teaching children to have healthy habits when it comes to dental health is important to keeping those chompers for their entire lifetime. Dr. Whitney Garol of the Smile Shop reminds us of everyday things that are bad for kids’ teeth: Sugar – An obvious choice for something that is bad …
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July, 2018
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31 July
For the Love of Sleep Schedules: How to Have a Healthy Sleep Routine
When I first thought of writing on this topic, I thought: We really don’t need another thing to divide us as moms, do we? So honestly — hear my heart in this post. This is written in the defense of the crazy sleep schedule mama, but also to encourage anyone who …
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30 July
The Surprising Foods that Might Be Sabotaging Your Gut Health
Ahh summer time! Don’t we all LOVE summer? One of my favorite things about summer is the produce — whether from a farmers market, the grocery store or off a tree. My kids and I hold sacred our Tuesday trips to the farmers market and delight in the colorful fruit and veggies we purchase …
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