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.
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...
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...
Three DIY Ornaments for Kids that You’ll Actually Want to Put on the Tree
It's true confession time. I have a hard time putting my kids' homemade ornaments on the Christmas tree. I'm sorry! But when I sit down to relax on a cold night in December, I...
The Key to Family Fun: Embrace Imperfection
"This hike would have been so fun if only Corbin hadn't been so grumpy!"
"Tonight would have been so perfect if only Isen didn't get so upset about the fireworks!"
"Today would have been such a...
Three 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...
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...
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...
Fear Is Contagious, But So Are Peace, Kindness, & Gratitude
If you wake-up one morning and think, “I’d like to take my three small children to Smith’s in the middle of a global pandemic,” here’s a pro tip for you: Don’t do it. You...
Is There a “Right” Way to Parent?
Maybe your child screams for an hour because you won't let them eat another piece of candy. Perhaps your son is the only one dramatically clinging to your leg at preschool drop-off. Or your...
How to Style Naturally Curly Hair in Four Easy Steps
I've had a long, tumultuous history with my hair. We've been through many ups and downs, but I'm happy to report that I finally love my long, naturally curly hair.
In middle school, I hated...
Why I Will Never Make a Diet or Fitness New Year’s Resolution
Everyone is talking about their New Year's Resolutions. While my friends are planning to “lose 20 pounds” or “run a marathon,” I am announcing that “I have absolutely no diet or fitness goals!"
I bristle...
Unpopular Opinion :: Women Have Ample Encouragement to Take Care of Themselves
Unpopular opinions are just that . . . opinions. They are ideas that contradict the status quo. And this week, ABQ Moms Blog has a few unpopular opinions that we need to get off...