Last summer, my husband and I took our kids camping for the first time. We had been on a few camping trips of our own before kids came into the picture, but camping with a 2 year old and...
Vacationing in Pagosa Springs, CO is a family tradition that began when my Dad spent summers there as a kid. He and his family would spend weeks camping and fishing at a near by lake. As I was growing...
Growing up in Florida, I never had the opportunity to learn to ski as a child. But now since we live in such close proximity to so much mountainous terrain in New Mexico, skiing is something I'd like my...
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. But Santa Fe can also...
Tis the season to take a road trip! New Mexico is truly one of the United States' hidden gems. Go exploring with your family this summer without traveling too far from home and without breaking the bank. Experience all the...
If you grew up in Albuquerque, I imagine you took a school field trip to El Rancho de Las Golondrinas in fifth grade. But for those of us who are transplants, a trip to Las Golondrinas is well worth...
Mom is not a travel agent or tour guide.
I’ve been a mom for almost 20 years. I try to be the mom that loves family vacations and loves coordinating the itineraries. (I have some control issues I need to...
The High Road to Taos is quintessential New Mexico at its best. Old adobe houses in lush river valleys, local art galleries and rustic produce stands. A desert painted with yellows, reds, greens, and oranges. Picturesque villages known for...
Los Alamos, New Mexico is a quick family road trip (under 2 hours drive from Albuquerque!) that should be a must on your family’s summer bucket list. Los Alamos offers something for the history buff, the science enthusiast, and...
My family loves to adventure around New Mexico. Our schedule with two toddlers revolves around naptime and bedtime, so we typically try to get all our adventuring done by noon. However, occasionally we live really risky by (gasp!) skipping...
Somewhere along the line, I've gotten it into my head that a trip can only be fun if we travel somewhere exotic and far away. But turns out, I don't have to go very far from home to have...
Albuquerque, my family and I are moving. I’m very excited to be closer to family, within the same neighborhood, in fact. But as so many before me have experienced, you only know what you got when it’s gone. So,...
Albuquerque moms, does the thought of a road trip terrify you? The packing, the fussing, the hours stuck in a small space with your kids...
You're in luck. Our family has made road-tripping a regular part of our lives. Most...
Spring Break in Albuquerque is coming up soon. If you have plans to get out of the desert, whether chasing the snow or the sunshine, you need something to keep those littles entertained as you travel. There are so many...
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...
