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.
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...
Summer Ready :: Get a Natural Sunless Tan at Home
I have very fair skin. I embrace this about 99% of the time. But sometimes when I break out the shorts, tank-tops, and swimsuits,...
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...
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...
Managing Mom Guilt :: Do I Enjoy My Kids Enough?
Young moms are offered a great deal of advice. None is offered more commonly than the following pieces of parenting wisdom:
"Cherish these moments!"
"It goes...
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,...
5 Ways to Make Cleaning Way More Enjoyable
Most moms find themselves with a lot of cleaning on their to-do lists.
I'll be the first to admit that I have, especially when my...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
5 Things I Expect from My Kids That I Don’t Do
We expect so much from our children. Yes, it's our job to teach them and shape them into adults who function in society. But...
When Mother’s Day Is a Set-Up for Disappointment
Last year, I was chatting with a friend after Mother's Day. Our conversation went a bit like this:
How was your Mother's Day?
It was fine...
