Mandie Segura
Mandie is a freelancing momma to two spunky girls, ages 5 and 2.5. In a former life, she blogged frequently, slept in a lot, and loved to sew and sell on Etsy, but now she sleeps very little, changes a lot of diapers, and only gets to sew when prepping for her next sewing class. She enjoys play dates, grown-up dates with her husband Gabe, and pretending that she has a green thumb. Oh, coffee and great restaurants, too! She's pretty active on Instagram, too, at @mandiesegura.
Yummy Mexican Street Corn :: A Perfect Side Dish for Taco Tuesday!
I don't know about you and your family, but we are all about that street corn! Several years ago, my hubby and I decided to try our hands at making our own elotes, as...
Done Having Babies
I'm done having babies.
Much of my life, I've entertained the romantic notion that I'd have at least three children. I grew up the oldest of four kids in a home that was never quiet...
Zesty Shredded Chicken :: A Simple and Delicious 4 Ingredient Recipe
If you're like me, you get satisfaction from feeding your family a delicious and nutritious dinner each day. Those meals can become complicated, and you may as well begin them after breakfast because of all the...
Let Go of Your Mistakes :: Practicing Forgiveness
Occasionally, when my four-year-old makes a mistake, she'll ask me if I still love her. "Of course I do- I will never not love you," I reply! As much as it hurts me to...
How Not to Get Lost in New Motherhood: Finding your Pre-Mom Self
Most days from my pre-mom working days blur together, but there's one conversation I remember well. It was with a coworker talking about how lonely her maternity leave was and how isolating new motherhood...
4 Budget-Friendly Family Activities In and Around Albuquerque
When I was growing up, my mom knew when the fun family activities were popping up around town. I was one of four children, so there wasn't always a big budget for family entertainment....
Got Beer? Bake Bread!
With people spending more time at home than ever, I've noticed a trend on Instagram: so many photos of bread. Between feeling nervous about food shortages and having more time on their hands, I've...
Take Care of Yourself (On Your) Period: A Few Ways to Feel Better
For over 25 years, I've had my period every four weeks or so, give or take few years due to pregnancy and postpartum. I am not a fan (duh). But it's literally a fact...
Homemade Comfort Brownie Recipe
I found this brownie recipe on the side of a cocoa container when I was in high school. I don't remember why I needed a brownie recipe. But I know that I was planning...
Three Ways to Be Re-Inspired Professionally or Personally
A few weeks ago after a work errand, I stopped by one of my favorite local coffee houses. I waited outside for my drink on a beautiful sunny afternoon and felt perfectly content. On...
Make Your Own Rice Pack & Stay Sew Warm
Remember the last week of December, when we had alllll that snow for several days and many local businesses were closed? I was home with my kiddos, and we finally had time to work...
Self Care for the Busy, Tired Momma
Self care is a pretty hot topic lately, right? It's on magazine covers, Facebook articles, and Instagram influencers post about it frequently. It's such a personal thing, though; what looks like self care for...
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas :: A Family Favorite
As a (former) Midwesterner, I didn't grow up eating green chile. I hadn't even heard of it until I met my future husband and mother-in-law. Probably 15 years ago, my now mother-in-law made a...
Bloom :: A Night for New and Expectant Moms {Recap}
We had a fabulous time at our Bloom event for new and expectant moms on May 1st at Hotel Parq Central, sponsored by St. Joseph's Home Visiting.
There were some amazing speakers . . .
Royale...