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Lake Tahoe—More Than Just A Skier’s Paradise

Our family is lucky to be able to call Lake Tahoe our home away from home. No, we don’t own property there, we just have generous family members who live there and allow us to stay with them whenever we are in the area. Needless to say, we have been fortunate to explore the area on a number of occasions. For those of you who have never been, Lake Tahoe is nestled in the Sierra Mountains on the California-Nevada state line. It is commonly associated with skiing (the area is home to Squaw Valley–the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics), … Continue reading →

Homeschooling in Nevada

This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system. According to Nevada State Law, children are legally home schooled when the parents provide written proof that a sufficient instructional program is … Continue reading →

Las Vegas—No Longer A Home To Early Morning Weddings

If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas with someone you could see spending the rest of your life with, take heed: don’t expect to make a spontaneous trip to the alter in the wee hours of morning. Sin City is eliminating early morning quickie marriages. After years of approving hastily made weddings, the Las Vegas marriage bureau plans to close its all-night counter. Beginning next week a new schedule will go into effect: the counter will be open from 8 a.m.-to-midnight, eliminating 24-hour marriage license service on Fridays, Saturday and holidays. County officials said the move would “affect … Continue reading →

A Finger-Licking Good Time

Reno, Nevada, known to many as the “Biggest Little City in the World” (or a miniature Las Vegas) is not somewhere you’d expect to find the world’s best BBQ. But, over the Labor Day weekend the “Biggest Little City” becomes home to a belly-rubbing, BBQ bonanza. My aunt lives near Reno so we visit on a regular basis and we like to plan our trips to coincide with “The Best in the West Rib Cook-Off” (held on Victorian Square in nearby Sparks, Nevada). This year the festival runs from August 30th-September 4th and my lips are smacking already. And, I’m … Continue reading →