Dena
Dena was born in California but has called Albuquerque her home for the better part of her life. She married her college sweetheart, a native New Mexican, who introduced her to the beautiful Sandia Mountain views and the magic of luminarias during the holidays. Dena is an Educational Audiologist by day and a Super Mom by night. She has two young children that fill her days with equal parts love, laughter, and insanity. She enjoys losing herself in a good book, carving out time to spend with her girlfriends, taking deep breaths in the outdoors, and cozying up on cabin vacations.
The Great Big Albuquerque Summer Bucket List :: 100+ Fun Ideas
School's out, which means summer is in session! Hello, sunshine, warm weather, and laughter into the late evenings! I can already smell the BBQ and feel the cool pool splashes on my skin. This...
I Was a Perfect Mom (Before I Was a Mom)
Before having children of my own, I would see a child running around the table at a restaurant and think, "I would never let my kid do that!" I would hear a meltdown in...
Guide to Family-Friendly Breweries In & Around Albuquerque
My husband and I love visiting breweries, and now that we are toting two little ones, having a family-friendly establishment is a necessity. A brewery outing should be a fun experience for the younger...
Upcycle Your Water Table Into a Dinosaur World
Spring is upon us and so is better weather. My kids have been cooped up indoors and now all they want to do is play outside. When I was able to get my hands...
Turning Red :: The Film We Needed to Normalize Puberty
Turning Red was the film we needed to normalize puberty. The transition from girlhood to womanhood is uncharted territory and, honestly, awkward. The film itself has sparked so much debate from parents. But, I...
New Year, No (Armpit) Hair!
If you would have told me five years ago that my 2022 New Year's resolution would be having less armpit hair, I would have spit my coffee out laughing SO hard. Armpit hair?! But...
Budget-Friendly Local Gift Guide
Are you looking for the perfect gifts this holiday season? Me too! And after the challenges businesses faced in the past few years, I have made it my personal goal to shop local as...
How We Survived the “Terrible Twos”
“Just wait until the terrible twos.” We’ve all heard it. The two-worded phrase has been ingrained in our brains since before our sweet babies were even a glimmer in our eyes. When my son...
Join the ABQ Mom Book Club!
Calling all bibliophile moms . . .
We are so excited to announce the launch of our very own ABQ Mom book club! Come join a great community of local moms who will connect through...
8 Books to Encourage Your Toddler to Wear a Mask
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my son was only 18 months old. I didn't expect the pandemic to continue as long as it has, so teaching him how to wear a mask...
7 Ways to Dress Your Bump from Clothes You Already Own
I can't be the only one who has ever felt that I couldn't find a single thing in my closet to wear . . .
Yes, my closet is stuffed to the ceiling. But no,...