Valentine's Day approaches, fellow Albuquerque moms. The aisles at the grocery glow pink and red, bursting with chocolates and stuffed animals. Commercials show couples having romantic meals and walks, giving and receiving jewelry. Even a mom and dad deep...
I used to think that incorporating the Elf on the Shelf to our family tradition would be fun. Turns out that elf is a lot more responsibility than I had originally thought. See the thing with this Elf on...
It's the perfect time of year to egg your friends and neighbors. No, not THAT kind of "egg." We're talking about the fun kind of "egg." Leave a fun "you've been egged" surprise in your friends' and neighbors' yard...
A few years ago I was perusing Pinterest for healthy slow cooker meals and stumbled upon this chicken recipe, which has become my go-to when I don't know what to cook for dinner or don't have time to cook....
"You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients." — Julia Child
I love to cook and I enjoy meal planning. I have discovered cooking is a great stress reliever, creative outlet, and...
I haven't met anyone who didn't love an easy recipe. I personally love finding recipes that don't require a ton of ingredients and don't require much involvement. This salsa only has six ingredients!
This salsa is perfect for snacking, for...
Growing up, my parents made good meals we would enjoy together. I remember so many memories around the table. My parents loved making tomato soup and grilled cheese on Sundays. We would have chocolate pudding with peanut butter for...
The house we bought last year was built in the 1960s. The adorable kitchen boasts original cabinets and the original layout. It has freshly painted yellow and green walls and all new appliances. The vinyl plank floor is waterproof...
I'm gonna be honest. I don't often love to be in the kitchen. But when there are some snowflakes softly falling or twinkle lights winking through the windows, bring on the baking! There's something about the right kind of...
My husband and I are not big on common traditions. We rarely decorate the house for holidays or birthdays, and if you ask us what we're doing for the Fourth of July or Thanksgiving, we'll probably look at each...
I wouldn't say that I am good at making and keeping holiday traditions for my family. In the past, traditions have seemed like a lot of work and my kids were too little to really care. There is one...
This Father's Day, as I reflect on what it means to be a dad and think about the kind of father I want to be, here are a few of my thoughts on "being a dad."
Did I always want...
It’s the season of celebration, family get-togethers, gift exchanges, and taking some well-deserved time off.
At this time of year, increased spending and a greater need for budgeting may once again rear its ugly head. Luckily, there are so many...
Dion’s, Dion’s I adore thee. Cheesy goodness on a plate!
Online orders, never late
Thy ranch, chile, subs, and drive thru
My children agree are all great!
Dion’s, Dion’s, never leave us.
Without you, we’d all be blue.
I remember the first night my family...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to Isotopes Games with Kids :: Play Ball!
Baseball is known to be America's pastime. Here in Albuquerque, it's obvious that we agree. We're lucky enough to house one of the biggest...
