Michelle Balogh
Michelle is a wife and mom of twin girls. She and her family have lived in the Rio Rancho area since 2017, where they enjoy hiking together and trying new restaurants. In her free time, she loves writing creepy, spooky stories.
Connecting with Teens : 40+ Things to Do this Summer
School's out and the days are warming up. If you're anything like me, you want to minimize your teens' screen time and connect with...
Home of Georgia O’Keeffe :: Visit Ghost Ranch with Kids
This past spring break, my family and I drove up to Ghost Ranch. It has been on our list of places to check out...
Guide to Visiting Bandelier National Monument with Kids
I've visited Bandelier National Monument twice with my family, once when my twins were five years old, and more recently when they were eleven....
What My Tweens Are Reading Right Now
Both of my girls love to read, but their tastes couldn’t be more different. This means our library hauls regularly consist of twenty or...
5 Hot Springs Near Albuquerque (With Kid-Friendly Options)
Nothing takes the chill off a cold day like soaking in warm water. Sometimes I like to hike with my family to a favorite...
10 Local Chocolate Shops :: Treat Yourself (or Someone Else)
For me, chocolate is an essential food group. When we travel, the first thing I do is look up nearby chocolate shops. It's the...
Where to Celebrate Dry January with a Mocktail
For the new year, most people will make resolutions that involve getting healthier, and typically, that involves cutting back on alcohol. There seems to...
Best Local Places for Tea in and Around Albuquerque
Everybody agrees that there are so many fun ways to experience tea: hot tea, iced tea, bubble tea, themed service. I hope this list...
A Scenic, Educational Day Trip: Salinas Pueblo Missions
After living in the Albuquerque area for a few years, we had thoroughly explored most destinations within 60 miles. One cool fall morning, we...
Ultimate Halloween Movie List for All Ages
It’s my favorite time of year: Autumn! Along with that comes Halloween movies.
These movies aren’t necessarily scary, but they all have the vibes that...
4 Easy, Fun Hikes to See Fall Leaves with Kids
One of my favorite ways to spend quality time with my family is being outdoors, particularly hiking.
There is nothing better than a fall hike...
