Mandie Segura
Mandie is a freelancing momma to two spunky girls, ages 5 and 2.5. In a former life, she blogged frequently, slept in a lot, and loved to sew and sell on Etsy, but now she sleeps very little, changes a lot of diapers, and only gets to sew when prepping for her next sewing class. She enjoys play dates, grown-up dates with her husband Gabe, and pretending that she has a green thumb. Oh, coffee and great restaurants, too! She's pretty active on Instagram, too, at @mandiesegura.
I’m Done Having Babies
I'm done having babies.
Much of my life, I've entertained the romantic notion that I'd have at least three children. I grew up the oldest of four kids in a home that was never quiet...
Zesty Shredded Chicken :: A Simple and Delicious 4 Ingredient Recipe
If you're like me, you get satisfaction from feeding your family a delicious and nutritious dinner each day. Those meals can become complicated, and you may as well begin them after breakfast because of all the...
Let Go of Your Mistakes :: Practicing Forgiveness
Occasionally, when my four year old makes a mistake, she'll ask me if I still love her. "Of course I do--I will never not love you," I reply! As much as it hurts me...
4 Budget-Friendly Family Activities In and Around Albuquerque
When I was growing up, my mom knew when the fun family activities were popping up around town. I was one of four children, so there wasn't always a big budget for family entertainment....
Got Beer? Bake Bread!
With people spending more time at home than ever, I've noticed a trend on Instagram: so many photos of bread. Between feeling nervous about food shortages and having more time on their hands, I've...
Homemade Comfort Brownie Recipe
I found this brownie recipe on the side of a cocoa container when I was in high school. I don't remember why I needed a brownie recipe. But I know that I was planning...
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas :: A Family Favorite
As a (former) Midwesterner, I didn't grow up eating green chile. I hadn't even heard of it until I met my future husband and mother-in-law. Probably 15 years ago, my now mother-in-law made a...
Yummy Mexican Street Corn :: A Perfect Side Dish for Taco Tuesday!
I don't know about you and your family, but we are all about that street corn! Several years ago, my hubby and I decided to try our hands at making our own elotes, as...
How Not to Get Lost in New Motherhood: Finding your Pre-Mom Self
Most days from my pre-mom working days blur together, but there's one conversation I remember well. It was with a coworker talking about how lonely her maternity leave was and how isolating new motherhood...
Take Care of Yourself (On Your) Period: A Few Ways to Feel Better
For over 25 years, I've had my period every four weeks or so, give or take a few years due to pregnancy and postpartum. I am not a fan (duh). But it's literally a...
Three Ways to Be Re-Inspired Professionally or Personally
A few weeks ago after a work errand, I stopped by one of my favorite local coffee houses. I waited outside for my drink on a beautiful sunny afternoon and felt perfectly content. On...
Make Your Own Rice Pack & Stay Sew Warm
Remember the last week of December, when we had alllll that snow for several days and many local businesses were closed? I was home with my kiddos, and we finally had time to work...
Self Care for the Busy, Tired Momma
Self care is a pretty hot topic lately, right? It's on magazine covers, Facebook articles, and Instagram influencers post about it frequently. It's such a personal thing, though; what looks like self care for...
Bloom :: A Night for New and Expectant Moms {Recap}
We had a fabulous time at our Bloom event for new and expectant moms on May 1st at Hotel Parq Central, sponsored by St. Joseph's Home Visiting.
There were some amazing speakers . . .
Royale...