If you’re looking for the biggest and best map of Christmas lights and decorations in the Reno/Sparks area, you’ve come to the right place. We celebrate the dads who go above and beyond to bring Christmas cheer to our community. We’re still accepting addresses/houses for our master list. If you decorated your house this year…
Author: Mike McDowell
I was born and raised in the Biggest Little City in the world. After attending the University of Nevada, Reno, I traveled around the United States, and missed the embrace of the Sierras, the comfort of the Great Basin, and the glow of the Arch - so I moved back. Today, I am a husband and a father of two boys. I have always had a strong desire to give back to our community and have volunteered with a variety of local organizations. But, I can think of nothing more valuable than the role of an engaged parent in a child's life. As such, I'm excited to strengthen the network of fathers in our community.
Dairy Dad
I’m a dairy dad. By that, I mean that I love dairy. I’m not sure a day goes by when I’m not enjoying cheese, yogurt, milk or my absolute favorite… ice cream (you won’t believe my obsession with ice cream). And, we’re a dairy household – some of our favorite foods incorporate dairy and my…
Food Roll-Up
We’ve talked a lot about food in the past. As a parent, figuring out 3 meals a day for your kids is a never-ending endeavor, often fraught with the dramatics of “I don’t like that!” So, here are a handful of Reno Dads articles for all you dads that are on the journey of feeding…
Christmas on Ice
I need to preface this by saying that I am not a fan of ice shows. And after this ice show, I need to invite all others who think like I (used to) think to consider this one because it is absolutely awesome. Whether we focus on the singing, the dancing, the skating, or Santa…
2023 Map of Christmas Lights in Reno/Sparks
If you’re looking for the biggest and best map of Christmas lights and decorations in the Reno/Sparks area, you’ve come to the right place. We celebrate the dads who go above and beyond to bring Christmas cheer to our community. We’re still accepting addresses/houses for our master list. If you decorated your house this year…
Reno/Sparks Summer Camps for Kids
It’s summer again, and while that can mean the best time of the year for kids, it can sometimes be stressful for parents to keep kids busy and entertained all day when not in school. And that’s probably what’s led you here… the prospect of summer camps. There are some really great opportunities for summer…
Q&A with Floss Dental
We all know that it’s a good idea to help your child have clean and healthy teeth, but it may be difficult to know when to start taking them to the dentist or how to help them form the best dental habits while they’re growing up. And let’s be honest, it’s not always the easiest…
20 Questions to Ask Your Kid Instead of “How Was Your Day?
“How was your day?” “Fine.” Good talk. Let’s do it again tomorrow. If you’re like me, you come home and ask your son or daughter the standard question: “How was your day?” If your child is like mine, you get the polite but monosyllabic response: “Fine.” But, we can’t be satisfied with this. I don’t know about…
2022 Map of Christmas Lights in Reno/Sparks
If you’re looking for the biggest and best map of Christmas lights and decorations in the Reno/Sparks area, you’ve come to the right place. We celebrate the dads that go above and beyond to bring Christmas cheer to our community. We’re still accepting addresses/houses for our master list. If you decorated your house this year…
Reno Dads Summer Guide
It’s summer time again, and if you’re like most parents, you’re looking for something to do as a family. Below is a quick listing that will give you a jump start on your plans (more detail behind the clicks below). Geocaching Hiking Reno/Sparks/Carson Hillside Letters Break Away from Screens Hiking Mount Rose Hiking Safety Tips…
Father/Daughter Hairstyling Classes
Looking for more information on the Reno Dads Father/Daughter Hairstyling Classes? You’ve come to the right place. Here – let us get you to the event page: VIEW MORE INFO/REGISTER
2021 Reno Dads Griswold Award Winners
I’m consistently proud of the displays of Christmas cheer we see in the Reno/Sparks area. Speaking of consistency – there are about a dozen homes that really go above and beyond with their Christmas lights displays each year. Interestingly, many of our past Griswold Award winners deserve to get top honors once again. Therefore, we’d…