Vanessa Bush
Vanessa loves her people and loves Albuquerque and has lots to say about both. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, Nate, and they have three kids (Micah, Corban, & Evangeline). Originally from Florida, she’s lived in Albuquerque since 2009 when she and her family relocated to start a new church. Even though she misses wearing flip-flops year-round, New Mexico has truly enchanted her, and the desert feels like home. When she is not chauffeuring children about town, Vanessa works as the Director of Strategy and part-owner of Truly Social Digital Marketing Agency, enjoys volunteering at church, loves watching college football, and drinks a little too much coffee. She is passionate about connecting women with each other, loving her people, and finding the good in her place. Follow her on Instagram @vanessamaebush.
What About Soul Care? :: Self-Care Sunday Series
Here at ABQ Mom, we care about your self-care! It’s so important as moms to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Since it’s a brand new year, we want to get it...
Unplugging for the Holidays :: See You in 2023!
My go-to strategy for getting electronic equipment that's not working properly to work again is unplugging it and then plugging it back in. And guess what? It almost always does the trick! (Just call...
And the Winner of the Mom-Owned Small Business Grant for $1000 Is . ....
Thank you to everyone who voted in the $1000 small business grant contest for one mom business owner in New Mexico. The contest was so close, but there can only be one winner!
Congratulations to...
Holiday Recipe Round-Up
I'm gonna be honest. I don't often love to be in the kitchen. But when there are some snowflakes softly falling or twinkle lights winking through the windows, bring on the baking! There's something...
Christmas Craft Round-Up
Over the years, ABQ Mom has had lots of ideas for crafting around the holidays.
If you're in search of a Christmas craft, see the posts below.
There are ideas for kids and adults. Work with...
Holiday Kids’ Activities (Including a Free Letter to Santa Printable)
Trust me. I am excited to have some down time after a lot of hustle and bustle during this Christmas season. But I also want to be careful that my kids don't spend way...
Cheers to this Holiday Margarita Recipe
It's New Mexico. We enjoy tacos every day all day. So I think we should be able to enjoy a margarita year round too! Just because it's a little chilly out doesn't mean we...
Vote for One Mom-Owned Business To Win a $1000 Grant!
We were so overwhelmed by the many amazing entries for the $1000 Mom-Owned Small Business Grant. It was really tough to narrow it down. But below are our five finalists.
Now YOU get the final say.
Cast your...
10 Thanksgiving Activities for Kids Plus Free Printables
Get in the spirit of Thanksgiving and keep the kids entertained and busy with these Thanksgiving activities. Celebrate Turkey Day with your little turkeys at home.
But first enjoy these free printables. Download them here.
Fork...
Thanksgiving Conversation Cards (With Free Printable)
In 2015, Saturday Night Live aired a skit that would have been hilarious if it didn't contain quite so much truth. The skit, "A Thanksgiving Miracle," shows how one family was able to avoid...
Adoption Unfiltered :: One Family’s Story & Some Adoption Myths
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. So to make all of us more aware of some of the issues and myths surrounding adoption, particularly international adoption, I interviewed a friend of mine, also an...
8 Internet Safety Rules for Kids
Cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and internet scams are on the rise. How can we help kids navigate the internet safely?
Since the internet has grown integral to communities worldwide, the question is not how do we help...
ABQ Mom :: Halloween Costume Contest
There's no doubt that dressing up our babes in costumes has got to be one of the highlights of parenting. They're just so darn cute! So get ready to share the photos of your...
One Thing To Do This Fall If You’re Considering a New School
Choosing the right school for your family is a huge decision. And if you're considering a change for the 2023-24 school year or maybe you have a little one entering school for the first...