Andrea
Andrea, wife to Tim and mama to Tatum (September 2012) and Silas (June 2015), has lived in Albuquerque the majority of her life. She attended UNM where she earned a degree in print journalism and is currently working part-time as a fitness and marketing coordinator at a local gym. Andrea’s favorite things are her family, coffee, hiking, home organization, reading, binging a good TV show, and anything creative. Her main goal in life is to be a good human raising good humans. She thanks her lucky stars daily for her two incredible kiddos and the privilege of being their mom.
Decluttering for a Happier Home and a Happier Me
STUFF. I have a love-hate relationship with it. Show me an Amazon flash deal or a cute Target display and I'm done for. Don't...
Top 15 Burque Kid Problems :: It Ain’t Always Easy Living in the 505
It's pretty easy to see what's great about living in Albuquerque. If you've resided in Albuquerque for even a few months, you've probably discovered...
Make a Paper Kite That Really Flies!
I recently took my kids to one of the Balloon Museum's Stories in the Sky. And the theme that day was wind. If you...
Pampering at Home: 5 Simple Low-Cost Ways to Treat Yo’ Self
Self-care. Such a simple concept, but for me so, SO hard to commit to. It became especially difficult once kids came into the picture....
Change on the Horizon :: A New Season in Motherhood
A couple of days into the new year, it hit me like a ton of bricks. This is going to be a big year...
Fun Family Camping on a Budget (Checklist Included!)
Last summer, my husband and I took our kids camping for the first time. We had been on a few camping trips of our...
To the Brave Mom I Encountered in the Grocery Store
To the brave mom I encountered in the grocery store . . .
I'm still thinking about what happened, even though several weeks have passed....
Activities in Albuquerque to Beat Boredom This Winter
The colder months in Albuquerque always start off well enough. There are holidays to plan for, family activities, and maybe even a little extra...
What to Do with Your Kids’ Halloween Candy Leftovers
Anyone else out there just SO over their kids' Halloween candy obsession? After a day or two of the constant, "Can I have a...
Meal Planning for Dummies (Like Me!)
Confession: I have never been much of a cook. I'm not a BAD cook, but cooking just doesn't excite me. Both of my parents...
Cozy Workout Gear and Lounging Favorites to Keep You Warm This Winter
In winter, I have two go-to looks: sporty or relaxed. I want something warm to exercise in because I like to take walks and...
Little Moments Make The Biggest Impact
It's the little moments.
Sometimes I grant a request to bake brownies on a Tuesday afternoon in an already messy kitchen.
Sometimes I'll play a few...
Health Makeover: My Journey to Improved Nutrition, Weight Loss, and a Healthier Lifestyle
I eat a few vegetables every day, so I'm healthy... right? I have been in major denial about my unhealthy eating habits for a...
Halloween 2020: Fun Ideas for a COVID-Safe, Socially Distanced Halloween
Who loves Halloween? *raises hand and jumps up and down* I do! I do!
Our family always makes the most of Halloween. We decorate the...
