Ana-Alicia Gonzales
Ana-Alicia, known as Ana by friends, was born and raised in northern New Mexico. She is a UNM alumni and has a Ph.D. in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Ana-Alicia has been married to her husband Miguel since 2012 and they have two high-spirited children. As a family, they love to travel, swim, take walks, and explore the city. Ana-Alicia loves the cultural traditions and unique beauty that New Mexico has. She is excited to share that enthusiasm with other moms!
9 Changes I Made to Reduce My Plastic Use
This last year, my husband and I started really noticing the amount of plastic we use on a daily basis. Many products we buy are made of plastic and wrapped in another layer of...
Easy and Delicious Pumpkin Roll
This delicious pumpkin roll recipe is a family favorite every fall.
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I was always...
Mama, It’s Okay if You Don’t Play
“Mommy, will you play with me?”
This feels like the millionth time my children have asked this so far today, and I just poured my coffee.
When this question comes up, I’m usually in the middle...
Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Crafts
I'm the type of person that loves having some decorations around for every holiday. This year, I decided to create my own Valentine's Day decorations using items I mainly found from The Dollar Tree....
My Two Preemie Birth Stories + Tips for Supporting Parents
My Daughter's Birth
I never expected to have preemie babies. My first pregnancy was considered “normal” in the medical world. I didn’t have high risks or any issues for the first eight months. That all...
6 Games to Play with Your Kids When You Just Want to Relax
Let’s be honest. Being a parent can be exhausting. Whether you’re a working or stay-at-home parent, the day is filled with a never-ending amount of items on your to-do list. Whenever I get a...
14 Easy Steps to Get Your Kids to Bed
Ah, bedtime. You finally get your kids ready for bed, and it’s your turn to relax, eat your snacks in peace, or just get things done without distractions.
As parents, we know that bedtime...
Instant Pot Cashew Chicken Recipe
I’m always looking for a reason to use my Instant Pot, and this is one of my favorite recipes to make. It is quick, easy, and loved by everyone in the family (even my...
ABQ Mom’s Favorite Trader Joe’s Items
My most recent obsession has become finding and trying out delicious Trader Joe’s items I didn’t know of before. I figured I can’t be the only one who enjoys finding hidden gems, so I...
Impress Your Family with These Fun Animal Facts on Your Next Zoo Trip!
Most kids love learning fun, interesting, and even gross facts about animals. My family and I love going to the zoo. Sometimes we pass through quickly just to see our favorites and forget to...