I recently finished teaching a semester of English 102—the University of Nevada’s second required core writing course. My students’ first formal paper, which had been due about a month into the semester, was to select a reading from the text and write a rhetorical analysis about it. I wanted them …

At the end of last year, I wrote the following cryptic message on Facebook: “I can drive!!  Thank you to my friends Jack, Jill, Rainbow Dash, Husband, and Mom for all the rides #FeelsLike16.” Due to a long-standing, non-life-threatening medical condition, I had been unable to drive for 90 days, and it was frustrating, debilitating, and …

Today’s post is from Reno Moms Blog Guest Contributor Kathie Taylor.  Kathie is a working mother and grandmother, and offers us a great perspective of what it’s like when your children leave the nest and learn to fly.  I set out for a walk this morning, my husband’s words – …

I know some of you may have the urge to slowly back away from the computer upon seeing such an astoundingly beautiful loaf of bread, but please do not fear! You need not be an accomplished baker to make this bread. This recipe is not nearly as daunting as you …

I admit I’m a bit over-the-top on trying to get my kids to eat healthy.  I’ve done a ton of experimenting with hiding vegetables in food and baking with unrefined flours and sugars.  Some recipes were utter disasters with my little taste testers.  Lately, though, I’ve had some real winner recipes that …

Each Memorial Day, millions of American flags are placed at the graves of our soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This year, Reno Moms Blog would like to share a soldier’s story and details on where you and your family can commemorate those we have lost in combat. Jenny Durnan …

It’s that time of year again…summer!  While I stay home with my four kiddos full-time, summer is always a time when I want to get out a bit more and have more fun.  And while it always sounds good to “get out”, sometimes our budget isn’t so happy about that! …

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Pick-A-ParkI love “our” park: Village Green Park in southwest Reno. We visit weekly, sometimes daily, as it’s within walking distance of our children’s school and our house. I know the convenience is a big draw for me, but we’ve also …

I picked up my friend Corinne at 4:45 am, slightly earlier than the crack of dawn. Baggy eyes, unruly hair barely controlled under headbands - we looked at each other and laughed. “What are we doing?” I said, pulling out of the neighborhood, heading to Crystal Lakes Park in south …

The U.S. has the sixth highest rate of premature birth in the world. Let me repeat that: The U.S. has the sixth highest rate of premature birth in the entire WORLD. We follow India, China, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Nevada premature birth rates rank as one of the worst in …