June 25, 2020
Blogging, Charity, Classes, Community Partners, Contributors, Education, Events, Family Activities, Food, Health, Healthy Eating, Reno Moms Blog, School-Age, Summer Camp, Things To Do, Urban Roots
As you know, COVID-19 brought new, unexpected challenges to every mom. All the hikes in the world or baths without interruptions don’t seem to help with stress as much as they used to. My husband and I juggled trying to teach three kids, do housework (seriously, how is there so …
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January 10, 2020
Beauty, Blogging, Causes, Charity, Community Service, Contributors, Education, Events, Fashion, Fashion & Beauty, Kids, Kids Clothing, Occasions, Reno Moms Blog, School-Age, Teens, Things To Do
Think back for a moment about your prom. Whether it was full of fun and frilly dresses — or a nightmare because the dude you were with was expecting to reach third base, and you weren’t ready — it was likely still an event that inspires abundant memories and maybe even a …
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November 17, 2019
Blogging, Christmas, Contributors, Events, Holidays, Kids, Occasions, Reno Moms Blog, Things To Do
Fairly certain I risk losing my Mom Card for this admission: But I’ve never read “The Polar Express.” Nor have I, I guess I should add, ever seen the movie. I’m a traditionalist when it comes to the holidays. My approach can best be summarized by considering Christmas music: If …
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November 11, 2019
Date Nights, Education, Events, Family Activities, Kids, Occasions, Parenting, Relationships, Reno Moms Blog, Sponsors, Things To Do
By Jackie Shelton, Guest Contributor This season is so different from falls of the past: My kids are grown, my boyfriend’s kids are grown, and we find ourselves able to spend some time together on a weekend afternoon enjoying the abundant cultural opportunities that Reno has to offer. Which is …
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October 7, 2019
Blogging, Date Nights, Education, Events, Family Activities, Homeschooling, Kids, Photography, Reno Moms Blog, School-Age, Teens, Things To Do, Tweens, World
When I wrote the book “100 Things to Do in Reno Before You Die,” I wrote about “Thing” #77, arte italia, almost entirely from the perspective of their culinary arts programs — a few times a year, the downtown destination invites revered visiting chefs to cook for lucky attendees in …
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August 28, 2019
Events, Fitness, Fitness, Health, Home, Reno Moms Blog
I have never really considered myself a runner. I was a Division I soccer player so I’ve done plenty of running, don’t get me wrong, but I never considered myself a runner. Like, I never went out and ran for fun. My running was always combined with chasing a ball …
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August 14, 2019
Artown, Causes, Events
Across the nation, Pride month usually takes place in June, but here in Northern Nevada our pride month takes place in July because it is part of our Artown program! I’m in love with Artown and I think it’s one of the most amazing things about living here. Every July, …
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July 22, 2019
Blogging, Causes, Charity, Contributors, Events, Fundraiser, Health, Kids, Parenting, Relationships, Reno Moms Blog, Things To Do
Today I was confronted by the “what ifs” of my worst nightmare. I walked through the doors of the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF) thinking about the sober reality underscoring the need for this non-profit: It is one of the first places families come after a cancer diagnosis of a child. …
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July 8, 2019
Blogging, Contributors, Events, Family Activities, Kids, Reno Moms Blog, Things To Do
We’re halfway into summer, and the “anyone know of anything free to do this week with my kiddos” questions are rolling in on the mom boards! I hear ya, mommas. Getting the kids out of the house without totally killing your budget can be challenging. Soooo….here are five free, or …
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March 13, 2019
Family, Family Life, Full-time, Infant, Kids, Parenting, Part-time, Preschooler, Professional Development, Relationships, School-Age, Stay-at-Home, Teens, Toddler, Tweens, Work, Work-at-Home, Work-Life Balance
I like to imagine “balance” as this peaceful state of mind. It’s this feeling that everything is occurring in symbiotic coexistence. My life, my work, my personal happiness, it’s all at this serene, cue ocean wave white sound noises. That’s what balance is, right? It’s the perfect (by definition) system, …
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