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.
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 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...
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...
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...
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.
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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...
An Albuquerque Hidden Gem: Electric Playhouse
For my daughter's post-pandemic 10th birthday party, she wanted to invite everyone she knows. I am not exaggerating. We had a backyard full of at least thirty little girls. It was a blast and...
4 Tips for Choosing a Trustworthy Solar Company
If you're anything like me, you care about the planet and its future because it's what our children will inherit. I've recently learned that more than a third of climate-impacting pollution in the U.S....
Win the 2023 $1,000 Mom-Owned Small Business Grant
October is National Women-Owned Small Business Month. It's a great time to recognize the amazing achievement of our country's female entrepreneurs and the impact they are making on jobs and the economy. It's also...
It’s Time to “Boo” Your Friends, Family, and Neighbors
Use the month of October to "boo" your friends, family, and neighbors!
Imagine what a blast it would be for you and your kiddos to put together a bag or basket of spooky goodies, sneak...
10 Influential Hispanic People from New Mexico
New Mexico is the country's most Hispanic and Latino state. Fifty percent of the population identifies as such according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And during Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to celebrate all...
Why New Mexico Is a Great Place to Raise Kids :: NM Momcast |...
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicParenting in New Mexico gets a lot of negative attention. But we have A LOT of reasons why we think it's great! In the first episode of New Mexico Momcast, Becca...
Guide to the New Mexico State Fair for Families | September 7-17
Nothing makes me feel quite so nostalgic and full of that good ol' fashioned New Mexico pride like a day at the New Mexico State Fair.
It's farm animals, fry bread, amazing local art, rodeos,...
Guide to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta for Families
Balloon Fiesta is a not-to-missed event for all Albuquerque families (and visitors, of course). But bringing kids to Balloon Fiesta can be a big undertaking. No worries though! There are certainly some things we...