New Year’s Eve is upon us. In fact, It’s TONIGHT! Here I am, with nothing planned for my boys… All those other giant HOLIDAYS of fun and excitement sucked the ever-loving Pinterest right out of you? Or, maybe your eyes have become raging infernos of DEATH with the mere mention of …
Read More »Monthly Archives: December 2014
Consider Grocery Outlet for those Last Minute Holiday Food Essentials
I went out on my lunch break to do some shopping, and it seems that all of Northern Nevada is doing the same. I think half of the population is actively grocery shopping to prepare for the holidays. As you make your decision of which store to get those last …
Read More »Things I’ve Learned from my Village
This holiday season, my heart is full. For the first time in a long time, I have a village. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve always had family and life-long friends I could count on in good times and in bad, but it’s been a long time since I’ve had a …
Read More »Giveaway: Win A Reno Moms Blog T-Shirt!
We’re so legit here at Reno Moms Blog that we have our own shirt now! Since it’s the season of giving, and we love this community of Moms SO much, we thought we’d like to share the love by giving away a super cool and form flattering shirt! The shirt …
Read More »Mommy and Makeup
“Mommy, why do you wear makeup?” Well, that’s a tough question to answer. I can’t tell my sweet cherub-faced 5-year-old that the concealer is to cover the dark circles caused by her 3 a.m. wake-ups. Or that the foundation is because I spent too much time in the sun without …
Read More »Christmas Is About Memories For Me, Not Religion
This entry is part 9 of 12 in the series Mom ConfessionsSo many blogs and articles this time of year are about how you need to teach your children that Christmas is not about treats, Santa or gifts under the tree. You hear about parents who cancel Christmas, or even …
Read More »Focusing on the Negative
The girl, no older than 10, finished an impressive physical feat on the uneven bars. Her body, straight as a ruler, has just completed a 720° turn, and at the zenith she let go, letting her body fly through the air before she tucked herself into a tiny ball, spun …
Read More »Boobs and Butts, Oh My!
Can we talk about boobs for a minute? My five year old son has a slight obsession. Am I alone in this? From asking how my bra goes on to simply coming up and touching them, he’s definitely noticed them. I know it’s only natural, but it’s really funny and …
Read More »Holiday Potluck Dishes Sure to Wow a Crowd
The sign-up sheet for the daycare potluck is mocking me. It seems to whisper my name every time I accidently glance at it. I’m the parent who sends her child to school with a Lunchable most days of the week because it’s the fastest, most convenient thing I can throw …
Read More »Dear Santa: A Doctor’s Advice
Dear Santa Claus, As Christmas approaches, I know you and your elves are very busy getting toys and presents ready for children all over the world, and this time of year can be quite hectic for you and your little helpers. Because we are all counting on you to deliver …
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