Holidays

The weather has finally changed, the holidays are upon us and so are school breaks for our kids. Many moms are already planning vacations, having family over, and so many other fun things to keep the kids entertained. However, some...

Get in the spirit of Thanksgiving and keep the kids entertained and busy with these Thanksgiving activities. Celebrate Turkey Day with your little turkeys at home. But first enjoy these free printables. Download them here. Fork Painted Turkey Craft Thanksgiving Photo Scavenger...

The holidays are upon us. Our Halloween sugar rushes are over. So it’s time to please pass the Peppermint Mocha and crank up 104.7 FM. Wait, mommas. Slow your roll. If you are like me, I tend to gloss right...

Check out these Trunk or Treat events around Albuquerque! Don’t forget you can always comment or email ABQ Mom with your additions if we've missed one.   We would like to thank Manzano Day School for Sponsoring this Guide to Trunk-or-Treats. Manzano...

Use the month of October to "boo" your friends, family, and neighbors! Imagine what a blast it would be for you and your kiddos to put together a bag or basket of spooky goodies, sneak up to your friend's houses,...

It's spooky season! My favorite time of the year . . . and even more exciting and special with two little ones. My three year old is so excited to be a witch skeleton for his first Halloween trick-or-treating....

It's October! For us New Mexicans, this means the smell of green chile in the air and hot air balloons filling the sky--of course, also a last-minute panic because we haven't planned Halloween costumes yet! For those of you...

Fall is here and with it one of my favorite holidays, Dia de Los Muertos. This holiday is filled with color, culture, music, and flavor! A day to remember the dead by celebrating life. Building an ofrenda is the beginning of...

New Mexico is the country's most Hispanic and Latino state. Fifty percent of the population identifies as such according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And during Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to celebrate all those who make up half...

There's not much that will bring all the fall feels like walking through an open field of orange and picking out the most perfect pumpkin to take home and carve -- or decorate your porch with. Check out the...

Thanksgiving conjures up all the homey smells and feels of fall and family. Whether you celebrate big or small, we hope we can provide you with lots of ideas and to help make your Thanksgiving a memorable one. We’d like...

Here are some local happenings that are sure to be SPOOKtacular! This post will continue to be updated, as more events are scheduled. We’d like to thank Manzano Day School for sponsoring this Guide to Halloween. Manzano Day School is dedicated to...

Hot dogs, baseball, apple pie, and fireworks. These are a few of my favorite things, and also things that can be enjoyed on 4th of July. We rounded up a list of activities in Albuquerque for you and your...

Anybody else love a quick and easy recipe? The Fourth of July is only a few days away! If you're like me, holidays usually creep up on you. Next thing you know twenty people are coming over, and you're missing...