Alanna Taylor Stone
Alanna has lived in ABQ since 2020 and has enjoyed her time here immensely. She is a stay-at-home mom to her daughter Ruby (2020) and son Joey (2022). Fun fact-both of her kids were born on holidays! She married her husband, Jeffrey in 2017. She earned an Associate's Degree in Social Media Marketing from LDS Business College and her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Alanna is a lover of all things pink and owns an insane amount of fruit print clothing. She loves trying new things and meeting new people and is always down to eat pizza. Follow Alanna on Instagram.
5 Movies from Your Childhood That Your Kid Would Enjoy
The colder months are here, so that means more movie nights for our family! Sure, we could watch Frozen again for the gazillionth time . . . or we could watch something different. Something...
3 Outfit Ideas for All of Your Holiday Celebrations
It's time! December is here and so are the holidays. I know that finding the perfect outfit is hard, especially for moms. (In fact, if you want some more general advice, I suggest you...
Moving Guide: Southeast Albuquerque
To me, Southeast Albuquerque is home. It's full of hidden gems, and it's so close to the mountains while still being close to the amenities of the city.
Thank you to Montessori ONE Academy for sponsoring this...
5 Before-School Affirmations for the New School Year
School is starting! With all the craziness of school shopping and schedule rearranging, our kids are feeling all of the nerves that come with school. I've compiled five different before-school affirmations to help our...
Why I Start Christmas Shopping in July
Christmas is just around the corner! Just kidding. It's five months away. But honestly, this time of year is the best for Christmas shopping. There are lots of sales, lots of ideas, and the...
Easy Strawberry Lemonade Sugar Cookie Bars
Summer is here! And that means backyard barbecues and yummy desserts. If you want something truly easy that screams summertime-these easy Strawberry Lemonade Sugar Cookie Bars are for you!
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We All ‘Mom’ Differently: Respecting Each Other’s Choices
The other day I was thinking about how it's become very normalized to breastfeed in public. How wonderful that it's now legal to breastfeed publicly in all 50 states! However, I really don't like...
4 Delicious Potluck Recipes for Spring
Easter is around the corner and so is warmer weather. That means potluck season is upon us! If you're looking for something new or need inspiration, look no further. Here are four delicious potluck...
What Grief Teaches Us About Love
The last few years have been full of grief. I think that many of us can relate. Loss is a part of life--a hard part of life. So many emotions surround the grieving process....
The Dos and Don’ts of Being a Mother-in-Law
Mother-in-laws are considered to be one of the most difficult relationships ever known to womankind. In an attempt to help, here is my guide to figuring out the dos and don'ts of being a...
Our ABQ Mom Holiday Traditions
Maybe you have a plethora of Holiday traditions and don’t need to add anything else (that’s ok!), or perhaps you are looking to start a new and fun tradition with your nuclear family. Either...
What to Expect During an ABQ Winter
When you think of the desert you often don't think about winter or even the cold! However, living in a high desert comes with the reality that winter will be here sooner than we...
3 Hikes for Pregnant and Postpartum Mamas in Albuquerque
You give up a lot of things when you're pregnant and postpartum. It can be difficult to give such a huge part of yourself to bring a new life into the world. Physical and...
3 Tips for Navigating Your Parents’ Divorce As a Mom
So your parents are getting divorced. But you aren't a child that is shuffled from house to house, you're an adult and a mom. What does this mean for you and your children? How...