Let’s face it, we’ve all looked in the mirror at some point and poked or prodded at our face and visualized what we would look like without a wrinkle here or perk up a sagging muscle there. Certainly, we could see our doctor for injections, filler, or surgery but these …
Read More »Monthly Archives: December 2016
2016 Recap: A Christmas Card Letter in a Blog Post
We can hardly believe that another year has already come and gone. As we reflect on 2016, we’re happy to share some of the highlights… In February we welcomed our fourth baby, Kid #4. She was born on February 20 at 6:23 AM. She weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and was …
Read More »School Lunch Burnout
Now that we are finally getting into the groove of the school year, one area starts to fizzle out… the school lunch. It’s difficult to keep the creativity up all year long, but I thought I would provide a few little tips and ideas that might spark some new menu …
Read More »Get the Kindness Ninja FREE On Amazon!
I met Brian Williams three years ago after watching his TedEx Reno talk on the ripple effect of random acts of kindness. I literally watched that video and knew I had to meet this inspiring man that lived right here in Reno. I did something I had never done before: …
Read More »FoodMaxx brings new value to Carson City
Carson City has a new value grocery store - FoodMaxx - which happens to be right on my way home, so I jumped at the chance to shop during its Grand Opening and see what deals I could find. My usual weekly grocery budget is around $200, and this week …
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 »30 Minute “Butts n’ Guts” At-home Workout
Hi! I am Dana Ginsburg, and a Certified Person Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor at Saint Mary’s Fitness Center. I’ve been racing and training for triathlons at a competitive level for over 20 years. As a mother of three girls, I know how hard it is to start or keep …
Read More »Five Questions for Moms: An Open Letter from a Woman without Children
The holidays are rapidly approaching and with them a barrage of commercials with adorable, beaming kids. While planning gifts, dinners, and parties, and all the effort involved therein- I began thinking about my Mom friends and all of the time and effort they exert every day. I realized that I have …
Read More »Local Gift Guide: What Moms Want for Christmas
Christmas is sneaking up on us, and it’s likely that the man in your life has procrastinated his shopping for you until the last minute. But if you’re anything like me, there’s probably a lot of things you would love for Christmas, but writing a list takes too much time …
Read More »Dolan Auto Group Camp Christmas Through Dec. 10
The holidays can be such a fun and sentimental time of year, but it always makes me think back to those holidays when Christmas shopping was a struggle. I was a single mom, working and going to school with little kids, and I did my best to stretch a $40 …
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