A little over a year ago, our community banded together and ensured that WC-1 passed to fund new schools and significant repairs for older schools in our growing community. 57% of voters supported this initiative. I don’t know about you, but I’m beyond frustrated to have learned that the battle …
Read More »3 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Hot During the Holidays
Dinner isn’t the only thing that needs to stay hot around the holidays. You can be married for all of ten seconds and fully grasp how hellish the holidays can be on your relationship. Your time, your energy, and your resources are going to everyone and everything other than your …
Read More »Five Unexpected Benefits of a Family Sport/Hobby/Activity
About two years ago, I enrolled my 4 1/2-year-old son in martial arts. Nine months later his 7-year-old sister hopped in. The following month, my husband and I were hooked, and the following month my 9-year-old daughter joined in. This month, my last born turned 4 and now he too, …
Read More »Halloween Week Fun at CASA’s Book-tober Fair at Barnes & Noble in Reno
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 …
Read More »Our Day with Thomas
We were honored to represent Reno Moms Blog at the Day Out with Thomas in Virginia City on Sunday, October 22nd. I thought we would just be taking our two year old, but my 15 year old step-son who grew up loving Thomas, couldn’t pass up the opportunity. We were …
Read More »PumpkinPalooza is October 22 in Victorian Square
Every October, families descend on Victorian Square in Sparks to celebrate fall, and this year will be no different. Year after year PumpkinPalooza attendance grows, gaining popularity with families looking for good old-fashioned fun and an affordable way to spend the day at a wholesome event, free from reality TV …
Read More »Adam Trent: Family Friendly Fun thru October 22
I love a good family date night, and the Eldorado Showroom has become our go-to place to go as a family for a fun night out. A few weeks ago, we headed out to see the Adam Trent: The Next Generation of Magic. I mean, how cool is it that we …
Read More »4 Family-Friendly, Secret(ish) ‘Things to Do in Reno Before You Die’
When I was contacted by a publisher and asked if I would write a book about Reno, my first thought was this: Am I being Punk’d? But then I realized it was legit and that Ashton Kutcher was not about to show up at my door; the publisher was asking …
Read More »Liquid Gold 5K and the Big Latch on August 5
Get the details on this year’s event and come meet local moms!
Read More »Cirque Le Noir: A Jaw Dropping and Highly Entertaining Night Out
I love being a tourist in my own town. I’ve been wanting to take my kids to see Cirque Le Noir at the Eldorado for weeks now. When the invitation came from the Eldorado for us to go see it, I jumped at the chance. We started off our night …
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