Colleen Perry
Colleen is a stay-at-home mom and dog trainer who moved to Albuquerque in 2010 from Massachusetts, where she was born and raised. She and her husband have a daughter (2016), a son (2018), 4 dogs, and a crested gecko. Colleen enjoys reading, cooking, and being outdoors with her family.
The (Hunting) Season Is Upon Us!
As I write this, it is the beginning of August, which in our house means one thing: it's almost hunting season. Yes, the tags...
Breastfeeding Challenge
We're continuing our celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2019 The theme for this year is “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding.” Thanks to Lovelace Health System...
Surviving a Cross-Country Road Trip with Two Under Three
Since before our children were born, my husband and I have taken an annual trip to Florida to see my parents and attend a...
The Top 10 Reasons I LOVE Cloth Diapering
Cloth diapering was something I always wanted to do. My siblings and I wore cloth when we were babies, and one of my best...
Healthy Habits for Super Smiles :: Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children's Dental Health Month.
Oral health is an important topic for all parents. We want our kids to have healthy teeth and...
Situational Awareness & Staying Safe :: Practical Tips for Parents
We see it in our news feeds everyday. Someone was approached by a sketchy person, someone suspicious was watching someone's child a little too...
Venison Green Chile Alfredo :: A Hearty Meal for the Hunting Family
Hunting season is upon us! For our family this means potentially having two deer and an elk in the freezer. So I scour the...
Moving With a Toddler :: A Smooth Move Survival Guide
We all know that toddlers have lots of big feelings and emotions. Understandably my husband and I were a little nervous about moving our...
5 Pregnancy Essentials Every Mom Needs to Make Life Easier
Searching for the best mom products during my first pregnancy was overwhelming. I knew I needed some sort of belly butter. But that was...
My Go-To Weeknight Slow Cooker Meal
A few years ago I was perusing Pinterest for healthy slow cooker meals and stumbled upon this chicken recipe, which has become my go-to...
Mom Shaming Ourselves
Something hit me a couple weeks ago as I was lying in bed thinking about my day before I went to sleep. I was...
Taking a Chance :: Balloon Crew with a Toddler
My daughter has been participating in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta since I was 3 months pregnant with her in 2015. Because we are...
Saving Your Smartphone From Your Toddler
If your child is anything like mine, she ALWAYS wants your smartphone! In our house we are constantly on FaceTime as all of our...
The One Question We Should All Stop Asking
For us the question started when we got engaged.
“When are you guys going to have kids?”
It came from our friends, our families, co-workers, pretty...
