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When I read Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In years ago, I definitely was inspired. I made a conscious effort to Lean In to so many areas of my life. I volunteered for stretch projects at work. I joined the board of a charity. I volunteered at school. I took project management …

My husband Mike and I both grew up in Reno and have been dating for 14 years. That’s a lot of nights out, a lot of dinners and movies. We love to go out and explore Reno, but with kids, we have to decide what qualifies as a good enough night …

This month I’ve been feeling a bit burned out. Can anyone else out there relate? I’m as busy as anyone else, so I can’t play the “I’m sooo busy” card. 😉 I’m not complaining, just simply stating the facts. Lately, I’M TIRED. I’d like to make more room in my …

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Have you ever stood in your pantry or in front of a cupboard full of food and thought, “Well, which of these items is going to kill my kid?” I’m sorry if you have. Really. It is incredibly frustrating. Your child is diagnosed with food allergies, and your entire meal …

We recently got back from visiting our family in India.  It was a whirlwind 3 and a half weeks- including a holiday, a family wedding, meeting new members of the family, reconnecting with the old ones, friends, food, and making and reliving memories.  To sum it up, it was perfect …

The Reno Moms and I were chatting the other day about Thanksgiving traditions, either old or new, that makes Thanksgiving, well Thanksgiving for all of us. The mamas gave us a peek into the many traditions that make the day special. Feel free to share the special ways you and …

July 4 marked my 20 year anniversary of living in Nevada. I have officially lived half of my life at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, yet it wasn’t until this year – about one week ago – that I considered Nevada home. I came to Nevada to attend …

This motherhood gig is hard. There really isn’t anything that you could say to a new mother that would help to prepare her for the ever changing roller coaster of motherhood. Add in a full time job that requires me to occasionally work evenings, weekends and travel, to the kids’ …

Before I had my son, I would consider my social life healthy. I enjoyed frequent girls’ nights out, sporting events with couple friends, and hosted small parties. When I found out I was pregnant, I did not think anything would change. I always imagined play dates with friends, multi-family vacations, …