I write this in week eight of the stay at home mandate. We’ve all had a different quarantine experience, and wanted to share our stories so that you know… You’re not alone… Yes, this is hard… And we’re in this together, even though we may physically be a part. Work and Homeschooling …
Read More »Leaning In to Me
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 …
Read More »Date Night: Bocce Edition
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 …
Read More »Self-Care on a Budget: 10 Things You Can Do Without Over-Spending
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 …
Read More »Stay In Touch With Reno Moms Blog! Important News about Facebook News Feed Changes!
Learn how you can stay connected with the Reno Moms Blog community after the Facebook News Feed changes go into effect.
Read More »How to Grocery Shop for your Food-Allergic Kids
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 …
Read More »Where Do I Belong?
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 …
Read More »Thanksgiving Traditions from the Reno Moms
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 …
Read More »Home Means Nevada
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 …
Read More »I am Thankful for My Tribe
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’ …
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