We rely on our cup of coffee in the morning to wake us up, give us a little strength before fighting the battle over putting on shoes (either ours or the kids), and get us out of the house But what if that cup of coffee could help some kids in …

This year the Washoe County CASA Foundation and Barnes & Noble are combining two of my favorite things: reading and Halloween! CASA’s inaugural Book-tober Fair is happening now through Nov. 1 at Barnes & Noble in Reno, Nev. to raise funds for foster care children in Washoe County. Book-tober is a celebration …

One of the great things about living in Reno is seeing how the community responds when we have an emergency. We have helped our neighbors who have lost their homes to wildfires and floods. We have grieved their losses when they have grappled with family tragedies, and most importantly, we …

We all know mama’s need help with, well, everything from dinner and laundry to dishes and homework and so much in between. That’s why I thought the Reno Moms would be interested in a new program from the Nevada Women, Infants and Children that has been launched here in Reno …

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 …

I am not a shopper. I have a few standbys, a simple black dress, a jean jacket, two pairs of nicer boots, one black, one brown. A random assortment of tank tops that probably need to be retired or only worn when cleaning or painting. Jeans, business clothes, some sweaters …

I love farmer’s markets. I have this image of me, with a straw basket over the arm and one of those floppy straw hats and a flowery dress, casually browsing produce. This mid-90s Meg Ryan-ish scene even smells perfect. It looks better in my head than written out, trust me. …

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 …

In the mid 1970s, my parents got an Oster mixer and blender in Harvest Gold. The pair came with an Oster recipe book with its very stylish pink, orange and yellow cover. That book was my father’s breakfast bible for close to 10 years, over time being held together by …

I want to take a moment and talk about mentors and their importance. A few weeks ago, the Community Foundation of Western Nevada reached out to me about a new program they are launching, Nevada Mentors. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have had and still have so many mentors …