It’s two hours of pain. It’s two hours of screaming at the TV. It’s two hours of smack-talking 30 women looking for love in the most unconventional way, in front of millions of viewers. The Bachelor is a show on ABC that everyone knows and you either love it or hate it. I hate it….
Category: Spouse
Creating a Legacy Binder
Is your family prepared for your your death? Not a great sentiment to start an article with, I know; but it’s an important question to ask nonetheless. I am embarrassed to admit that my answer to that question is, “no.” I recently experienced a health issue I haven’t experienced since around the age of 11 years old. I…
Don’t Be Blindsided by Divorce
Well really it’s our fault – after all we have been giving our husbands ultimatums since the day before they said “I do.” How can any of you possibly know that we really meant it this last time? Well guys, for those of you lucky enough not to walk in on your wife and her…
Date Night Ideas – A Reno Dads Guide
Coming up with date night ideas always seems to fall to the ladies and the guys are stuck painting boards or sipping wine or a more traditional dinner and a movie event. Nothing against those things, they are fun and all, but sometimes we need just need to spice things up a bit. So, here…
Everyday Dad / Disneyland Dad
To a certain extent, every parent (and parenting team) has to wrestle with being the “cool” parent or the “strict” parent. I’ve seen plenty of parents who take pride in being the disciplinarian, the rule maker and enforcer, all the while knowing that their partner is relieved (in a sense) of that side of the…
When is the Best Time to have Child Number 2?
I cannot stop thinking about the scene from Animal House when Kevin Bacon “assumes the position” and takes a fraternity paddle to the keister. “Thank you, sir! May I have another?” That phrase is relatable right now. My daughter just turned one. She has been a blessing and has motivated me to be better at life. That…
Nobody Puts Boobies in a Corner
YOU HAVE DOOMED YOUR CHILD TO A LIFETIME OF CRIME AND DEPRAVED ACTS! THEY WILL NOW ONLY DESIRE TO DROWN CATS AND SMOKE CRACK! This is what my poor wife felt when she couldn’t breastfeed our first child. Let me back up and “Tarantino” this a bit. When our first child was born, we were…
Your Wife’s Multi-Level Marketing “Business”…Seriously? Seriously.
So, your wife wants to get involved in her own “multi-level marketing” direct sales business, huh? I am sure you have lots of questions – I did. The first being, “seriously?” If that was your response, we are starting on the same page. We basically all start the same – your wife’s first, and perhaps…
Letters of Love: Military Spouse Appreciation Day
The Reno Dads’ purpose is to shine a spotlight fatherhood in our community. As such, today we take a step back and recognize some of those people whom have helped shape our views and values in a way that makes us better fathers: Military Spouses. Many of us are the children of service members or have…
March Snipness aka Vas Madness
“Sometimes a player’s greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.” -Scottie Pippen It takes two to tango, but if your experience to get pregnant with your partner was anything like mine, then you know it can take months upon months of “trying.” I hate the word trying and don’t get…
The Disney Women’s March
This last weekend, the live-action rendition of Beauty and The Beast crushed expectations, and opened to an absurd $170M domestically, good for the 7th biggest U.S. opening of all time, and EASILY the biggest PG opening ever. Buried under that incredible headline was the even more shocking number of women who saw this movie. Now we all…
Date Night: Reno Guns and Range
*A challenging part of fatherhood is continuing to cultivate the spousal relationship that resulted in that fatherhood. Part of our reviews feature will focus on Date Night ideas.* Looking for a unique and fun activity for a night out with the wife? Check out Reno Guns and Range for an hour or so of shooting…