Fall is by far my favorite season in Albuquerque. The temperatures are a perfect warm in the afternoon, cold in the morning, there's no wind like in Spring, and the leaves all turn colors.
I love to decorate and it's...
I love to shop. Period. I would love to spend my working hours as a personal shopper. I'm serious. I could do it ALL DAY LONG! I have actually had several people over the years recruit me for gift...
When you think of the desert you often don't think about winter or even the cold! However, living in a high desert comes with the reality that winter will be here sooner than we think. With the lowest temperatures...
If you are a salad lover, this post is for you! If you are not a salad lover, these must-try salads are a fun way to incorporate veggies and fruits in one serving. Add in some yummy dressing, and...
If you don't try this slow cooker hot chocolate recipe at least once this season, you are really missing out.
After tasting this decadence, you'll never want the powdered stuff again.
Keep these ingredients on hand for the next snow day....
I think it is safe to assume we have all thrown away our fair share of overly ripe bananas--I know I have! A few years ago when my son was starting solids, I decided to look up recipes with...
Do you start skipping breakfast when the kids go back to school in August? I get it, momma! You have a full plate already with work and all the back-to-school madness. It can be challenging to feed yourself and...
We celebrate Thanksgiving in our household, but probably not the way most do. We prepare a delicious meal, surround ourselves with friends and family, and embrace how grateful we are for one another.
And then we celebrate our perseverance, our...
A farmers market is an excellent outing to share with the family. Living in Albuquerque, we're lucky—wherever in the city you are, you aren't far from a farming community. That means our farmers markets are full of locally-grown produce...
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...
One of my favorite easy, last-minute meals after a busy day is “breakfast for dinner.” Throw together some pancakes, bacon, and fruit, and everyone is happy. Pancakes are easy but kind of a pain to make. No matter how...
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...
What are the best dog breeds for families?
I know I am stepping on sacred ground here because so many of us have profound emotional attachment with the dogs of our youth and adult years. We love best what we...
Puppies are a delight.
Few things are more rewarding in life than holding and playing with a puppy that is yours! To help that delightful puppy become a great dog and lifetime partner, I have several suggestions. Puppy parents must...
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Guide to December in Albuquerque
For so many, the start of winter means gathering with friends and family, indulging in our favorite foods, and seemingly endless holiday fun. Read...
