Paige Pacini
Paige is a stay-at-home mom to three hilarious, energetic boys. In her pre-kid life, Paige worked as a licensed mental health counselor, but she shelved her empathetic listening and insightful questions to change diapers, race cars on the kitchen floor, and mediate toddler wrestling matches. While Paige loves to be there for (almost) every moment with her children, she also loves to get away and connect with other moms for dinner or a walk in the beautiful Albuquerque sun. Paige is married to her high-school sweetheart, Ben, and they work together to raise their three sons with lots of laughter and lots of love.
Free Summer Bowling in Albuquerque
Who is tired of sweating at the park when temps are upwards of 90°F? It's me!
At this point in the summer, I'm starting to...
What We Really Want :: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Moms work hard. REALLY hard. And there's one day out of the year that's dedicated to celebrating all that they do. Mother's Day is...
Why Kids Behave Worst for Their Moms
My husband and I joke that I should never go out to dinner with the family. When I go, the kids behave terribly.
My husband...
It’s Not Our Job to Worry, Mom :: Self-Care Sunday Series
It's Not Our Job to Worry, Mom
"It's my job to worry." We've all heard a mom say this. Usually this comment is made after...
Our Top 12 Articles of 2025
Well, another year has flown by (as they always seem to do). We worked hard to consistently create quality content about motherhood, hobbies, relationships,...
3 DIY Ornaments for Kids that You’ll Actually Want to Put on the Tree
It's true confession time. I have a hard time putting my kids' homemade ornaments on the Christmas tree. I'm sorry! But when I sit...
Call for Submissions {Winter 2025} :: We Want to Hear from You!
ABQ Mom is holding an open call for submissions for website articles. Do you have something to say?
At ABQ Mom we seek to reflect...
My One-Pound Miracle Baby Comes Home :: Part Two
My first son, Isen, was unexpectedly born at 24 weeks gestation, weighing 1 lb 5 oz. In part one of my story, I shared...
My One-Pound Miracle Baby :: Part One
When I was 23 weeks pregnant with my first son, my belly finally popped. I excitedly bought my first-ever maternity clothes. I remember looking...
Mixed-Up Play Dough Colors & Other Things I’ve Decided to “Let Go”
Multicolor Play Dough and Ripped-Up Books
The first time my sons started grabbing different colors of play dough and smashing them together I had no...
3 Rookie Mistakes I’ve Made as a First-Time Homeschooler
I never thought I would homeschool my kids, but here I am homeschooling during a pandemic. I am doing my best to adapt, but...
Somos Unidos :: A Family Guide to NM United Games
The first time I attended a New Mexico United game, it was for a fundraiser and team-building night with my son's soccer team. Well,...
3 Chip-Free Alternatives to Traditional Nail Polish
I love a freshly manicured hand. It just makes me feel a bit . . . fancy. Put together.
But you know what really irks...
Answering Tough Questions from Your Children
My 5-year-old is very inquisitive. He asks a million questions a day. I love his curious attitude towards the world, but it has led...
