Paige Pacini
Paige is a stay-at-home mom to three hilarious, energetic boys. In her pre-kid life, Paige worked as a licensed mental health counselor, but she shelved her empathetic listening and insightful questions to change diapers, race cars on the kitchen floor, and mediate toddler wrestling matches. While Paige loves to be there for (almost) every moment with her children, she also loves to get away and connect with other moms for dinner or a walk in the beautiful Albuquerque sun. Paige is married to her high-school sweetheart, Ben, and they work together to raise their three sons with lots of laughter and lots of love.
Mixed-Up Play Dough Colors and Other Things I’ve Decided to “Let Go”
Multicolor Play Dough and Ripped-Up Books
The first time my sons started grabbing different colors of play dough and smashing them together I had no idea what to do. Do I ask them to keep...
3 Amazing Mascaras You Need to Try for Under $10
I have a confession. I have spent a lot of time browsing lifestyle and beauty blogs over the last five years. So much time, in fact, that I can confidently recommend to you the...
5 Things I Expect From My Kids That I Don’t Do
We expect so much from our children. Yes, it's our job to teach them and shape them into adults who function in society. But how often do we expect things of our children that...
3 Rookie Mistakes I’ve Made as a First-Time Homeschooler
I never thought I would homeschool my kids, but here I am homeschooling during a pandemic. I am doing my best to adapt, but I have made many mistakes. Maybe I am learning through...
3 Chip-Free Alternatives to Traditional Nail Polish
I love a freshly manicured hand. It just makes me feel a bit . . . fancy. Put together. I've always been kind of a girly girl.
But you know what really irks me? When...
My Children Requested 102 Things From Me Today (Literally!)
Today my children requested something from me 102 times. I was asked for 102 things. Okay, to be fair, some of those 102 requests were actually repeat requests for the same item. Example:
"Mom, can...
Answering Tough Questions from Your Children
My 5-year-old is very inquisitive. He asks a million questions a day. I love his curious attitude towards the world, but it has led to some tough questions. Sometimes, he will ask me a...
Summer Ready :: Get a Natural Sunless Tan at Home
I have very fair skin. I embrace this about 99% of the time. But sometimes when I break out the shorts, tank-tops, and swimsuits, I really want to feel tan and summer-y. Also, it's...
How to Paint Furniture Without Sanding
There's something very satisfying about taking an old piece of furniture and giving it a little facelift.
I've inherited a lot of great quality furniture from my grandparents, but in many cases, the wood color...
When Mother’s Day Is a Set-Up for Disappointment
Last year, I was chatting with a friend after Mother's Day. Our conversation went a bit like this:
How was your Mother's Day?
It was fine . . . Yeah, it was okay. We were working...
Birth Stories :: I Don’t Have a Beautiful Birth Story
I don't have a beautiful birth story. I have three beautiful sons, but not once has the birth been what I hoped for. I'm okay with that. I'm okay with it most of the...
Why Kids Behave Worst for Their Moms
Out to Dinner
My husband and I joke that I should never go out to dinner with the family. When I go, the kids behave terribly.
My husband frequently takes our three sons (ages 6, 4,...
I’m Trying to Be More Spontaneous
I Love a Good Plan
I'm definitely a practical mom. I'm the "we need a plan and schedule" type of mom. If we have a fun day or a big outing planned, I have thought...
Three Quick Weeknight Meals with Trader Joe’s Favorites
Who needs some easy dinner ideas? I sure do. By the time dinner rolls around, I have already cleaned a million messes and cooked a billion meals. I'm looking for dinners that: 1) can...