The snow is coming down this year in the Reno area!  If you’re tired of being cooped up all day, everyday, there are plenty of fun and frugal ways to get out with the kiddos and enjoy yourselves.  With four young kids, I’m always on the lookout for fun things …

When Mary Culpepper’s father told her he had someone she should meet, she didn’t take him seriously. He father lived in Sparks, and she was in California, and he was persistent about her meeting a valet supervisor from the Nugget. Mary met Marcus in 2008, she knew right away that …

We can all remember vividly our teenage days when we were full of energy, lived in the moment and had no regrets. Fast forward a few decades, add in a few kids, busy schedules and all the other things you are juggling and the result equates to no energy, cutting …

Technology can make our lives easier – but especially in the case of Pediatric Dentistry. The developments and advancements in this arena make me a little envious of the kids who get to benefit from them today. Here’s to making our kids have less anxiety, more excitement, and healthier teeth …

Christmas is sneaking up on us, and it’s likely that the man in your life has procrastinated his shopping for you until the last minute. But if you’re anything like me, there’s probably a lot of things you would love for Christmas, but writing a list takes too much time …

In March I posted about some of the many classes, resources, and co ops for homeschoolers here in Reno, Nevada.  Homeschooling is on the rise, and our community is adjusting accordingly with many local businesses offering day-time classes specifically for homeschoolers.  There’s no reason to feel lonely or like you’re …

I like to shop, but being a mom of two little ones leaves me a little short on time sometimes. It’s holiday season, and that means I have a lot of people to shop for. How does one get it all done and keep their sanity in check? For me, it’s …

If you’re like me, the mere thought of organ donation conjures up a wide range of emotions. On one hand, to me, it’s an easy decision. Of course I’d donate my organs to someone in need if I no longer had any use for them. On the other hand, if …

It all started with a scarecrow. My kindergartner came home from school in early fall as excited as I’ve seen him. “Mommy, we get to make our own scarecrows!” He proceeded to pull out multiple pieces of cardstock paper with scarecrow parts on them. His job, due by the end …

It’s that time of year again when the grandparents start asking us for our lists of what everyone wants for Christmas. The kids of course have all kinds of ideas (my daughter wants a “trip to Hollywood to be on the Disney Channel”). When it comes to my list, I …