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Twelve years ago, shortly after I got married, I stumbled across cardio kickboxing classes at my local gym. I fell in love with the movements and the inherent “fun” aspect of this group class. The instructor, Verna, quickly become one of the highlights of the class. She was fun, encouraging, …

Summer is (finally) just around the corner. Whether you’re a working parent needing camps for care through the summer, or a stay-at-home parent looking for something to keep the kids busy, this list is chock-full of camp experiences your child will love. From full days, to half days, and even …

It’s no surprise that I’m a huge fan of fitness, taking care of yourself, and finding exercises that you love. I co-run a blog on the topic of fitness for moms, teach fitness classes, coach my kiddos’ soccer team, and am working towards my black belt in mixed martial arts. …

On the other side… Ladies, I made it. I survived. Not only did I survive, but I didn’t even realize that I had actually made it until I was a few months past “making it.” What is “it”, you might be wondering? Nap time. Ugh. For real. After 10 years (TEN!!!), …

I recently took a trip over to Healing One here in Reno for a sensory deprivation float. What once sounded like a strange experience to me, was now something that I could readily try — and I was seriously so excited. I am a total sci-fi nerd and had seen these …

If you are considering homeschooling your children, you just so happen to be in one of the best places to do so!  Having homeschooled my children from the get-go, I may have a little bias, but Reno has been an amazing place for my children to learn and grow in …

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, …

Summer is quickly approaching.  Well, maybe.  Reno has been very confusing lately.  But I’m at least dreaming of those warm summer days!  With four kiddos, I’m 1) looking for fun activities during the summer, and 2) trying to not break the bank.  And with that, here is this year’s Reno …

I used to feel bothered at the lack of clothing in my closet.  For years, I always felt like I needed “more.”  So I’d shop, and I’d find some new things, but then a few weeks later I’d end up wearing only a few of the new pieces, with the …

Lynnette and I were recently invited to attend Conviction Martial Arts’ Women’s Self-Defense class.  I was seriously so excited for this opportunity as I have been wanting to take some self-defense classes (mom brain is always making me wonder things like, “what would I do if…”, and I never have …