It’s finally here: date night. You’ve arranged a babysitter that is either your extended family that you’ve secured through begging and desperation, or it’s your Next-door neighbor acquired babysitter that comes complete with references, CPR training, and several comments agreeing that they are the best. In all reality, your babysitter …
Read More »Candy Cane Express: Insider Tips for an Afternoon of Christmas Joy
My 7th grade Nevada history instructor from Clayton Middle School, Mr. Gandolfo, would likely do somersaults in his grave if he could hear the following admission: I’ve never ridden the V&T Railroad. So very sorry, Mr. G. But I made it up to him today (and seriously thought about so many of the things …
Read More »How to Day Out With Thomas and Friends
This past weekend, we surprised our 2-year-old with a “Day out With Thomas,” put on by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad in Virginia City. It’s a 25-minute train ride, and many of the activities can fill a whole day. Here’s what I learned: Ideally, you want to show up about 45 …
Read More »Warning: Brunching at Chez Louie May Lead to Mind-Blowing Disclosures
My best friend in the entire world — a woman I have known for 25+ years, my former college roomie, a lifelong friend who has endured 1990s-inspired big hair and bad fashion with me (Exhibit A, left) and my closest confidant — revealed something so jarring during a recent …
Read More »The Great Balloon….Card Collection!
I was born and raised in Sparks, Nevada and as such, there are few things I hold more sacred than the Great Hot Air Balloon Race. As a child, my parents packed us into our white Volkswagen bus with sleeping bags, a thermos filled with hot chocolate, and homemade cinnamon …
Read More »Have you been wined and dined lately? Join Us At The 3rd Annual Wine and Dine at Dolan Lexus Sept. 12!
Please allow us to spoil you at the 3rd Annual Wine and Dine at Dolan Lexus on September 12, 2018. Purchase tickets HERE! Dolan Auto Group has partnered up with our friends at edible Reno – Tahoe for the third year running to bring you amazing fare and, of course, wine! Last year, …
Read More »MEGA Awesome: 6 Insights from MEGA Body at The Discovery
Reno has a new resident for three days only, and she’s monstrous — but in a totally educational, fascinating, only slightly unnerving way. Meet Megan, a 50-foot long, 15-foot wide and 12-foot high inflatable replica of the human body that is gracing the interior of The Discovery for three days only. …
Read More »MEGA Body: Large as Life
The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum presents the MEGA Body interactive exhibit sponsored by Renown Children’s Hospital. Adults and kids will receive a close-up view of the fascinating systems making up the human body. Bring the kids to this family-friendly event over Labor Day Weekend. Hours are: Friday, Aug. …
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 »Our First Race Together: The Dolan Junior 1-Mile
“Mommy, can I run with you?” is a common phrase from Juliette when I am getting ready to go out for a run or going to a race. She’s going to be 4 next month, so the Dolan Reno 5000 series seemed like the perfect starter race to get her …
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