I write this now that I am living back in my hometown, and with a 6 month old baby in tow. While this means I am always surrounded by family, there was a time I lived away from loved...
We are blessed. Our family is super generous at Christmas time to our children. After years of saying, "No, it’s too much,” or “You don’t have to,” and “They really don’t need any more toys, ”I've discovered nobody listens....
Recently the Albuquerque Moms Blog team got together to celebrate the holidays with some of my favorite things. It's so nice to see each other in person, since we often only get the chance to connect online.
This team of...
What kind of salmon?
I know the title of this recipe sounds a little strange. But trust me, you are going to LOVE it! I will admit that I have been a seafood naysayer in the past. In fact, I...
Our Breakfast with Santa event is less than a week away, and we couldn't be more excited! There are so many great reasons to attend, but we've narrowed it down to the top 5 reasons you should attend Breakfast...
Christmas time is here! Time for decorating the house, hanging the lights, baking yummy treats, taking pictures for holiday cards, shopping for the perfect gifts, and getting into the spirit of Christmas.
I enjoy all that goes into making holidays...
How about a super easy chicken dinner tonight? Is it just me or is dinner that thing that is just kind of constantly hanging over your head? What if dinner could be that easy thing that takes 5 minutes...
As the holiday season approaches, I think back on my childhood. Holidays were always a crazy time of year, and yet it was also a very enjoyable time spent together. As I ponder deeper, I think about the previous...
When I realized my first child was due in December, I felt the pressure of making the entire season perfect. Of course, she doesn't remember a thing from her first Christmas, but I remember every time I thought I...
I don't like cooking.
I wish I did. Instead, I find cooking stressful, especially with interruptions to separate squabbling kids.
Cooking with my kids “helping” is even harder. It takes longer. It's messier. Explaining everything takes more energy, and so does...
I don't know that I'd call us foodies, but my husband and I definitely like good food. We're also the parents of two lively little girls that we love to spend time with. We often eat a meal or...
Does anyone really love taking their kids to the mall to meet Santa? No, thank you! But what about a magical morning with the big man in red himself complete with activities, food, and photos in a beautiful, comfortable...
It’s that time of year again! Time to gather your family in front of a photographer and hope your nerves don't break. It's true that some find Christmas cards sessions exciting while others require a hit of mama's special...
September 15, 2017-October 15, 2017 is Hispanic Heritage Month.
I remember growing up with the Spanish channel Univision on our TV all the time. In our home, evening activities included eating dinner and doing homework. Then we would sit together...
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...
