Katie Danner
Katie is a native New Mexican who loves living in Albuquerque with her husband and three kids. With a background in journalism and hospitality, Katie loves to write and is passionate about the beautiful state she calls home. When she's not changing diapers, searching for lost toys or sweeping food off the floor, she enjoys reading and making fun crafts. Since becoming a momma, almost five years ago, one of Katie's favorite things has been meeting and connecting with other moms. Some of her best friendships have developed over conversations about sleep patterns and potty training.
3 Green Smoothie Recipes
The year that I turned 30, I had my third child. He was my second nine pounder. I was battling prenatal depression, and I...
Create a Habit of Love with a No Whining Chart
We don't like to use charts in our home. Rewards charts and chore charts have never really jived with us. Honestly, I don't like...
Why I Prep the Night Before and How I Do It
I don't know what mornings are like in your house, but in mine, they can get a little crazy. Five people all trying to...
5 Fun Places to Take Photos of Kids in the 505
My most treasured possessions are pictures of my kids. Even the pictures that are on my phone, yet to be downloaded or added to...
Rejoice in Mundane Motherhood and Fight Discontentment
I've been struggling with discontentment lately--in all the things. I've found reasons to be unhappy with my community, my neighbors, my friends, my family,...
I Get Help Cleaning My House
Confession: I get help cleaning my house.
Once a month, someone comes to my house and cleans up after my family.
There was a time when...
3 Reasons Why We Don’t Post Pictures on Vacation
It started as something my husband asked me not to do for safety reasons and quickly grew into a firm family rule. The rule...
4 Ways to Thrive Instead of Survive on the Weekend
Ah, the weekend! Two glorious days off full of sleeping in, eating brunch, and watching football. What, your weekends don't look like that? Ya,...
The Best Parenting Advice: Just Go Around the Block
My husband has a friend who shares his love for bike riding. They like to go on adventures together where they share life and a...
Motherhood is a Race We Shouldn’t Run Alone
A few weeks ago, I ran my first 5k. I've never been a runner, but I needed a goal. Something to get me to the...
Prenatal Depression and How to Get Through It
In January of 2015, my husband and I found out we were expecting our third baby. This was good news. We were thrilled but...
My Hands Are Full
My husband and I walked into a coffee shop this weekend. He was pushing the double stroller that carried both our boys as our...
Dos and Don’ts of Kids’ Birthday Parties
As a mom of 3, I've thrown my fair share of birthday parties in my 8 years of motherhood. Some have been blog-worthy, and...
Why It’s Good to Be a Mom in 2019
The fact that motherhood is hard is universally known. It's a fact that we don't ever let men forget, and that we remind our...
