I love the holidays as much as the next mama, but I can’t be the only one that gets a bit frazzled with all of the extra events on the calendar and to-do’s on my list. It can be...
The season of giving is here!
And if you're like me the budget for gifts is lacking a bit this year. I am incredibly grateful for the ability to stay home with my daughter.
But being on one teacher's income means...
Alright mamas who crochet and knit, I have found the perfect craft for you and your daughters. My daughter and I are hooked on yarn wall hangings and if you give it a try, you might be too.
I love...
I am definitely not here to offer any tips or tricks for making the doing of laundry any more beautiful or bright. The truth of the matter for all of us is we all have laundry to do, all...
Life with two toddlers can be quite overwhelming at times. And it's even more of a whirlwind now because I'm currently 21 weeks pregnant with baby number three! In all of the chaos, diaper changes, and cleaning up dried...
My first Thanksgiving dinner with my dad was at a truck stop.
No, we weren't stranded, nor were we on our way anywhere. We had dinner at a truck stop because my dad always enjoyed their Thanksgiving dinner. As a...
Once upon a cold Black Friday, I decided to venture out to shop in spite of my baby bump. I bundled up and waited in the lines that seemed to look more like a sea of people. People bumped...
Over the summer and into the fall, my husband and I moved our little family into a home I own with my sisters. During a few "we're in way over our heads" remodeling jobs, I came across some ideas...
Herbs and Spices
What is the difference between an herb and a spice? It sounds like a riddle, doesn't it? But really, most people don't know the difference! Fifteen years ago, I didn't know the difference either! An herb is...
I love shopping for home décor items. I am not an interior decorator, but I would love to be one. I am a busy mom that wants a cute house and I love surrounding myself with pretty things that make...
Does anyone really love taking their kids to the mall to meet Santa? No, thank you!
But what about a magical session with the big man in red himself complete with activities, snacks, and photos in a beautiful, comfortable space?...
Hunting season is upon us! For our family this means potentially having two deer and an elk in the freezer. So I scour the internet year round for wild game recipes. I recently found this one for Venison Alfredo,...
Fall is by far my favorite season in Albuquerque. The temperatures are a perfect warm in the afternoon, cold in the morning, there's no wind like in Spring, and the leaves all turn colors.
I love to decorate and it's...
I recently spoke with Wendy Bodin, a certified herbalist, feng shui expert, and reiki master. She has practiced feng shui and helped others use it for the past 18 years.
I was wondering if my house passes the feng shui test....
In + Around ABQ
Guide to Isotopes Games with Kids :: Play Ball!
Baseball is known to be America's pastime. Here in Albuquerque, it's obvious that we agree. We're lucky enough to house one of the biggest...
