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.
A Round-Up of Fall Recipes
When the air gets chilly and the leaves get crunchy, do you get the urge to turn on your oven and bake or maybe pull out the crockpot for a good soup? Well, so...
Mom-barrassment :: A Story for Your Entertainment & a Call to Action
Don’t get me wrong. There have been plenty of occasions during my motherhood journey that a fellow mom has saved me from mom-barrassment. Like that one time another mother informed me that my son...
Rooftop Spots to Eat, Drink, & Enjoy the View in Albuquerque
One of my favorite things about living in New Mexico is being able to see for miles around me. It's such a free, uninhibited feeling. Not to mention, our weather is perfect in the...
10 Reasons i9 Sports Is a Good Fit for Your Little Athlete
I've been a sports parent for 15 years. (Whoa, how'd I get that old?) So I feel like I've been around the block with a lot of different programs and experiences. I'm a huge...
How To Ease Back-to-School Anxiety
Heading back to school can bring up lots of emotions, particularly some jitters when it comes to the unknown. It's normal for everyone involved to be a little nervous.
In the following video, we got...
Your Home, the University of Relationships
I like to say that my children are enrolled in an 18-year course in my home, the university of relationships.
I just spent about a million dollars on school supplies and first-day-of-school outfits for three...
Santa Fe Fun for Kids
Oftentimes people think of Santa Fe as an adult-only town. And certainly, it does have its fair share of fabulous restaurants, art galleries, historical sites, and shopping that we adults should take advantage of....
Your Next Stop for Treating Yourself: Blo Blow Dry Bar
Albuquerque is the perfect-sized city. Every time I visit a truly big city, I feel claustrophobic. There are so many people and buildings, I feel like I can hardly breathe. Denver, L.A., Atlanta, and Miami,...
Free First Day of School Printables
Whether you're blinking away tears or celebrating, you'll want to commemorate the beginning of the school year! Some families choose to take photos on the first day of school. Why not take your little...
Guide to Indoor Play in the Albuquerque Area
Whether it’s cold, rainy, or just way too hot, moms need indoor play options in Albuquerque all year long. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to get the wiggles out at indoor play areas...
I Was Addicted To Productivity (Then I Had a Baby)
Hi, my name is Vanessa. I'm a mother of three. And I have a productivity addiction.
Even though it was nearly twelve years ago, I can remember my first day home alone with my oldest...
Beat the Summer Heat :: Tips To Keep Cool
With July temperatures reaching into the hundreds, we've been looking for all kinds of tips to beat the heat. Take a look at the tips in the posts below. Stay cool, mamas!
Celebrate Juneteenth in Albuquerque + Round-Up of Resources
The House voted overwhelmingly in 2021 to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. And soon after, the president signed the bill into law.
This day commemorates the end of slavery. It's also known as Emancipation Day,...
Summer Reading Programs in the Albuquerque Area
You might just be an 80s or 90s baby if you remember reading your little heart out for a personal pan pizza. I grew up in a tiny town in Florida with two fast...