Brianna Richards
Brianna is an Albuquerque native who loves Jesus, coffee, books, and pretty much any animal she meets. She is married to her best friend and college sweetheart (She’s a Lobo and he’s an Aggie; they met at a rival football game!). After struggling with infertility, she and her husband welcomed their sweet son in December of 2017 and precious daughter in September of 2019. She has a double bachelor of arts in political science and journalism, and previously worked as a copy editor. These days, she’s a stay-at-home mom who’s figuring out how to manage a household with a hard-working hubby, adventurous toddler, snuggly baby, three dogs, and two cats (hint: it involves a lot of cleaning). She enjoys helping new moms find their purpose in the everyday moments of motherhood by sharing organization tools, marriage tips, and mommy encouragement on her blog, Living Kairos.
Please Don’t Touch My Baby :: What I Wish I Would Have Said
A while back, my son (about five months old at the time) and I met a lovely woman on an elevator. He smiled brightly at her, and she struck up a conversation about babies...
Easy & Cheap Backyard Makeover: 7 Tricks to Help Your Yard Not Suck
Are you overwhelmed with your yard? Is it really, well, ugly and embarrassing? If your yard is a hot mess, you may believe you have to spend a ton of time and money to...
An Open Letter to My Non-Mom Friends: I’m Sorry
We all know motherhood changes us in a big way, and sometimes it can feel lonely. Unfortunately, that means we aren’t always the greatest about maintaining our relationships with our non-mom friends.
So to all...
April Fools’ Pregnancy Announcement :: Think Before Posting
April Fools' Day is right around the corner, and you may have started planning the perfect prank. Perhaps you decided to fool your family and friends with a fake pregnancy announcement on social media....
The Best Places to Eat Low-Carb and Keto in Albuquerque
The low-carb and keto diets have taken the country by storm the last few years, and they aren’t going away anytime soon. One of the hardest parts about living these lifestyles is figuring out...
Super Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Y'all, I absolutely love fall!
The cooler (but not cold!) weather, the changing leaves, and—of course—the food. Here in Albuquerque, we all know that it's not fall until you smell that green chile roasting. We...
When the One You Compare Yourself to Is You
We all play the comparison game with other moms. (Don’t lie. You do it, too!) Whether we’re side-eyeing another mom’s neat house, well-behaved kids, or particular parenting style, we are all guilty of comparing...
Heads Up, Mama! The Comparison Game Affects Our Kids Too
We talk a lot about the comparison in motherhood. We’re constantly told not to compare ourselves to other moms. But what about comparing our kids to other kids? No two children develop at the...
5 Ways to Support Other Moms When You’re Barely Managing Yourself
I know, you read the first part of that title and thought, Yeah, I don't have time or energy to support other moms. I don't even have time to support myself! But keep reading,...
How to Stay Sane during COVID-19 :: Taking Care of Your Mental Health
As you know by now, New Mexico has cracked down on COVID-19 prevention. Albuquerque Public Schools are closed for three weeks, public events are cancelled, and the state has banned gatherings of more than...
5 Tips to Drink More Water + Free Printable Water Intake Tracker
We all know we should probably drink more water, especially in our dry New Mexico climate. Not only does staying hydrated keep our bodies healthy, but it keeps our skin clear and hair shiny...
Quick Weeknight Meals :: Easy Dinners for Busy Families
Dinner. The one meal of the day that somehow always ends up being way more complicated, time-consuming, and stressful than necessary. What is it about this meal that stresses moms out? Personally, I think...
In the Madness of Motherhood, Remember to Make Time for Your Pets
Pets: they were our kids before we had kids, our faithful companions, our cuddle buddies. After children, it’s easy to put them on the back burner. But it’s important to make time for your...
How to Ease Morning Sickness :: Tricks to Beat the Urge to Throw Up...
It’s no secret that pregnancy is tough. There are so many symptoms and issues in each trimester, but the one that leaves the biggest impression with many moms is the dreaded morning sickness. I...