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.
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 a photo book, are worth more than gold to me....
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 is one I follow joyfully and I plan to keep...
Spring Break Road Trip Printable
Headed out of town with your little ones for Spring Break and wondering how to keep them entertained on a long car ride? We've got just the thing! A custom New Mexico road trip...
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 I was embarrassed about this. I felt like paying someone...
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 eat breakfast and get dressed by a decent time can...
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, my husband, and myself. I've even been discontent about the...
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 was HUGE! I had very low expectations for losing my...
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, mine either . . . at least not anymore. These...
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 love for the outdoors. Often, my husband gets to soak...
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 gym and help me shed my baby weight. I downloaded 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 more than anything, I was relieved.
A few weeks before we...
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 daughter walked along beside us. When we reached the counter...
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 others we'll just call a learning experience. Throwing a birthday...
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 fellow moms about in every conversation.
Yes it's true that raising...