Family Activities

Most of my happiest memories of childhood revolve around water play.  Raised by a mom who had a love of the water, I learned early on just how much fun could be had while splashing in a lake, river, or pool.  While other moms slathered on tanning oil and sought …

One of the many great things about living in Reno-Tahoe is the access to an amazing number of trails. You may remember Gemma’s post about 10 things to do at Rancho San Rafael - a perfect example of the quick outdoorsy escapes our area has to offer. One of my …

Anyone who knows me knows that I love swimming. I started on swim team at six years old, started teaching swim lessons at 14, and was a swim coach for three years. I was also a lifeguard for five years. So, yes, I’ve spent a lot of time at pools. I believe that swimming was a tremendous gift that …

The Discovery Museum provided a family pass for Reno Moms Blog contributor Jessica L. to visit for the day. As a homeschooling mom of three, she found ways to make it an educational field for her family.  Memorial Day followed a busy day for us this year.  Our littlest guy …

When my oldest son, Matt, was four years old, he asked to go to Disneyland. I told him that I’d take him when he was seven. After all, that was three years away, right? Piece of cake! Matt turned seven in May and I was faced with a dilemma. How …

July is just a few short days away, and if you’ve lived in this area any time at all, you know what that means: Artown! This 31-day festival takes over the community each summer with endless ways to create and appreciate art in all forms - music, dance, theater, photography …

You’d think by now I’d learn, but I haven’t. Most every time I plan an outing for the wee ones, I imagine it being the most magical day ever. Often, my excitement clearly outweighs theirs and at some point, someone will have a meltdown (myself included). Our day on the …

Now that we’re parents, a fun Friday night on the town looks a little different. But if you’re still itching for a great night downtown with live music and incredible dishes you can’t get anywhere else…oh, and you can bring the kids, too? Check out Reno Food Truck Friday, held every first and third …

Are you a stay-at-home mom desperate to get your kiddos out of the house this summer for maybe a week or so? Or perhaps you work full-time and need a place for your little ones that’s unique and fun. Maybe you have obnoxious neighbors, and want their kids to be …