Vanessa Bush
Vanessa loves her people and loves Albuquerque and has lots to say about both. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, Nate, and they have three kids (Micah, Corban, & Evangeline). Originally from Florida, she’s lived in Albuquerque since 2009 when she and her family relocated to start a new church. Even though she misses wearing flip-flops year-round, New Mexico has truly enchanted her, and the desert feels like home. When she is not chauffeuring children about town, Vanessa works as the Director of Strategy and part-owner of Truly Social Digital Marketing Agency, enjoys volunteering at church, loves watching college football, and drinks a little too much coffee. She is passionate about connecting women with each other, loving her people, and finding the good in her place. Follow her on Instagram @vanessamaebush.
I Was Addicted To Productivity (Then I Had a Baby)
Hi, my name is Vanessa. I'm a mother of three. And I have a productivity addiction.
Even though it was nearly twelve years ago, I can remember my first day home alone with my oldest...
Beat the Summer Heat :: Tips To Keep Cool
With July temperatures reaching into the hundreds, we've been looking for all kinds of tips to beat the heat. Take a look at the tips in the posts below. Stay cool, mamas!
Celebrate Juneteenth in Albuquerque + Round-Up of Resources
The House voted overwhelmingly in 2021 to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. And soon after, the president signed the bill into law.
This day commemorates the end of slavery. It's also known as Emancipation Day,...
Summer Reading Programs in the Albuquerque Area
You might just be an 80s or 90s baby if you remember reading your little heart out for a personal pan pizza. I grew up in a tiny town in Florida with two fast...
The One Thing You Need to Make Your Summer Easier
The last days of school are upon us. Memorial Day Weekend is a stone's throw away. And temperatures are steadily climbing. All this points to one thing . . . summer is here!
Bring on...
Resources for Kids with Learning Disabilities & ADHD in Albuquerque
Learning disabilities or learning disorders are umbrella terms for a wide variety of learning problems. These include dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, auditory processing disorder, language processing disorder, visual perceptual/visual motor deficit, and others. In addition,...
Autism Services for Children in the Albuquerque Area
We are fortunate to have many practices in the Albuquerque area that specialize in the care, treatment, education, advocacy, and ongoing support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With these services, autistic children...
Why Early Autism Diagnosis Is Important (It May Not Be What You Think)
We recognize that there is discussion within the autism community regarding person-first versus identify-first language. It's important to note that there is no consensus on this topic. Some people in the autism community prefer...
Teacher Appreciation Giveaway: Nominate Your Teacher Today!
ABQ Mom is excited to partner with Comcast to show three local teachers a little extra appreciation. Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up from May 8th-12th.
We think we speak for all parents when we...
50+ Things To Do with Teens and Tweens in Albuquerque
Entertaining teens and tweens can be quite the undertaking. But there's so much to do in the Albuquerque area. You're sure to find the perfect thing to do with any teen or tween you...
Two Local Moms Start Podcast Normalizing Alcohol-Free Living
Meet Jess Martinez and Ale Hickman, two Albuquerque moms who have chosen an alcohol-free lifestyle and have recently started their own podcast, Mocksicated. Their podcast is all about helping people re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol...
Join the ABQ Mom Contributor Team
The ABQ Mom team is growing! We are looking to add fresh, diverse voices who are passionate about our city and interested in sharing through writing or social media content creation.
This is a volunteer...
5 Ways to Teach Kids the Christian Meaning of Easter
When my oldest child was two and a half, he had two great loves:
Elmo and Jesus.
It was the height of the Tickle Me Elmo craze. And my in-laws had hunted down the prized toy...
20 Amazing Albuquerque Area Pizza Places
What's not to love about pizza? It includes all the food groups, it's the perfect hand-held food, and with so many topping possibilities, it can please anyone.
We're fortunate enough in the Albuquerque area to...