The word that best describes my life right now is: frantic. I feel like no matter what I do, no matter how well I prepare for each day, I am completely frantic.  I feel like I’m constantly in a race against time to try to get done what needs to …

There are always some top of mind questions that come to mind (when you’re not at the dentist, of course). I’ve been keeping track of some questions that come to mind when I think about the dentist, but never seem to remember when I actually sit down in front of …

Are you interested in meeting Thomas while he’s in Virginia City?! Next weekend is your last chance! Tickets are STILL available 10/30-11/1! Check here! Jamie and Tracie from Reno Moms Blog took their kids to this event last weekend, and are sharing their reactions and tips for those looking to go …

I am the cook in our family, and I absolutely love it. There is almost nothing as therapeutic for me as the ritualistic chopping of vegetables. I also work from home, so I’m blessed with a bit more time in the evening than a lot of working parents, so I …

This past summer my two boys and I went on a 10 day road trip. Usually when I go on vacation, I also take a break from exercise, healthy eating and sufficient sleep. I was determined to make this road trip different – fun and memorable while making healthy decisions …

A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend the Art of Childhood, an annual event honoring The Children’s Cabinet, and on this evening also celebrated the organization’s 30th year of helping the children and families of Washoe County. I knew a little about The Children’s Cabinet before the event …

My Facebook feed slowly started to be inundated with photos of junk, stacks of books, heaps of garbage, and fancifully folded socks.  These odd pictures were most always accompanied by a #konmari, which made exactly zero sense to me (not like the pictures made any sense alone anyway).  Once a …

It all began because Ryan Gosling won’t eat his cereal. My teenage daughter and I were on Facebook together, watching the video with tears practically streaming down our faces, appreciating just how much Gosling hates every spoonful of yummy morning goodness. It was this moment, just a few weeks ago, when it dawned …

We always remember the children when it comes to gift giving during the Holiday time of the year, but we don’t always keep in mind the elders of our community. Paying it forward and blessing others is such a great gift to give this season. I remember visiting my Grandfather …

Guess what? We are having a norovirus outbreak in Washoe County! It doesn’t just happen on cruise ships. Most primary and urgent/emergency care providers have probably seen a few cases at least in the past few weeks, as the most up to date stats report 1330 cases in Washoe County, …