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.
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 down to relax on a cold night in December, I...
The Key to Family Fun: Embrace Imperfection
"This hike would have been so fun if only Corbin hadn't been so grumpy!"
"Tonight would have been so perfect if only Isen didn't get so upset about the fireworks!"
"Today would have been such a...
3 Amazing Mascaras You Need to Try for Under $10
I have a confession. I have spent a lot of time browsing lifestyle and beauty blogs over the last five years. So much time, in fact, that I can confidently recommend to you the...
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 to some tough questions. Sometimes, he will ask me a...
My Children Requested 102 Things From Me Today (Literally!)
Today my children requested something from me 102 times. I was asked for 102 things. Okay, to be fair, some of those 102 requests were actually repeat requests for the same item. Example:
"Mom, can...
How to Paint Furniture Without Sanding
There's something very satisfying about taking an old piece of furniture and giving it a little facelift.
I've inherited a lot of great quality furniture from my grandparents, but in many cases, the wood color...
Birth Stories :: I Don’t Have a Beautiful Birth Story
I don't have a beautiful birth story. I have three beautiful sons, but not once has the birth been what I hoped for. I'm okay with that. I'm okay with it most of the...
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 May 14, so the countdown is on. Make it special!
We...
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 frequently takes our three sons (ages 6, 4, and 1.5)...
3 Quick Weeknight Meals with Trader Joe’s Favorites
Who needs some easy dinner ideas? I sure do. By the time dinner rolls around, I have already cleaned a million messes and cooked a billion meals. I'm looking for dinners that: 1) can...
Nursery Decor Inspiration :: 3 Easy & Affordable Ideas
When I learned I was pregnant with my third son, I was running out of fresh ideas for decorating a boy's nursery. I had already done this twice! I was tired of decorating with...
ABQ Mom’s Seventh Anniversary :: Top 10 All-Time Posts
We can hardly believe it, but ABQ Mom is turning seven!
ABQ Mom was built on the desire to provide positive, helpful, and fun content for the mothers in this city written by the people...
It’s Not Our Job to Worry, Mom :: Self-Care Sunday Series
Here at ABQ Mom, we care about your self-care! It’s so important as moms to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Since it’s a brand new year, we want to get it...
Why I Will Never Make a Diet or Fitness New Year’s Resolution
Everyone is talking about their New Year's Resolutions. While my friends are planning to “lose 20 pounds” or “run a marathon,” I am announcing that “I have absolutely no diet or fitness goals!"
I bristle...