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Yesterday I wrote a letter to Barnes & Noble on my personal blog.  Today I’m writing this one for the Reno Moms Blog, in hopes that the more times this info is published, perhaps Barnes & Noble will feel inclined to do more than a shoulder shrug at this nonsense. …

My oldest three children have hit an age where their sports require evening participation.  While we are homeschoolers and actively seek out day-time classes, sometimes evenings are the only available option, or are the best-fitting option for our overall schedule.  AND, due to swim lessons being a huge priority for …

  It’s time for our summer edition full of free and frugal activity ideas for the summer of 2016!  Use some (or all) of these 40 ideas to fill your summer with fun activities and events without breaking the bank! 1.  Free Kids Bowling.  It’s back!  The Kids Bowl Free …

Sometimes, when you’re a busy mom and are already hitting up the grocery store multiple times per week (with 4 kids in tow), it’s nice to get great, organic, local produce delivered right to your door.  I recently started having produce delivered straight to my door, and I am in …

A few years ago, I noticed that my kiddos had taken on the awful and dreaded habit of getting my attention in negative ways-patting my arm repeatedly saying, “Mom! Mom! Mom!” or just plain interrupting me while I was immersed in conversation with another adult or with their dad or …

The “cup.”  Everyone’s got questions about this little mysterious product; wondering if it works, if it’s gross, how it works, or if they should give it a try.  It’s now officially been one year since I switched to the cup, and I will NEVER go back to tampons!  Since everyone …

The snow is coming down this year in the Reno area!  If you’re tired of being cooped up all day, everyday, there are plenty of fun and frugal ways to get out with the kiddos and enjoy yourselves.  With four young kids, I’m always on the lookout for fun things …

In March I posted about some of the many classes, resources, and co ops for homeschoolers here in Reno, Nevada.  Homeschooling is on the rise, and our community is adjusting accordingly with many local businesses offering day-time classes specifically for homeschoolers.  There’s no reason to feel lonely or like you’re …

My Facebook feed slowly started to be inundated with photos of junk, stacks of books, heaps of garbage, and fancifully folded socks.  These odd pictures were most always accompanied by a #konmari, which made exactly zero sense to me (not like the pictures made any sense alone anyway).  Once a …

So you’re thinking about homeschooling… What curriculum do you use?  How do your kids make friends?  How do you ensure that they’re learning everything they need to?  What are the legalities of homeschooling in Nevada?  How much does it cost? There are SO many questions to answer once you decide …