Alanna Taylor Stone
Alanna has lived in ABQ since 2020 and has enjoyed her time here immensely. She is a part-time working mom and has two littles, Ruby (2020) and Joey (2022). 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 has never met a shade of pink she didn’t like and she owns an insane amount of fruit print clothing. She loves trying new things and meeting new people and is always down to eat pizza.
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...
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...
The Case for Valentine’s Day: Why I Think It Should Be Celebrated
Valentine’s Day. A day of love and sometimes . . . controversy? Not everyone seems to enjoy the love-sick holiday. To some, it may...
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...
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...
Moms Are People, Too :: 3 Ways to Find Yourself
I see you. You’re at the park trying to keep your kids together. You’re at work wondering how you’re going to pick up kids,...
Holiday Birthdays: The Dos and Don’ts
As a mom with two kids who have holiday birthdays (minor ones, Cinco de Mayo and Halloween) and a passionate lover of birthdays, I...
In Defense of Pumpkin Spice & All Things “Basic”
Over the last few years, there has been a big movement of people hating on anything “basic,” especially around Fall time! I believe this...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
