Holidays

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...

Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.  -Leslie Knope If you are...

It's true confession time. I have a hard time putting my kids' homemade ornaments on the Christmas tree. I'm sorry! But when I sit down to relax on a cold night in December, I want to sit in front...

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...

I've heard the word "smalliday" to describe a scaled-down holiday celebration that strives to reduce over-consumption and over-excessive gift-giving. It brought me back to reality and had me truly thinking about the meaning of the season. I knew this...

Christmas time is here! Time for decorating the house, hanging the lights, baking yummy treats, taking pictures for holiday cards, shopping for the perfect gifts, and getting into the spirit of Christmas. I enjoy all that goes into making holidays...

For many of us, this time of year is one of the most sacred and special times. It's full of meaning and tradition. There are lots of things we can do at home to make Easter or Passover memorable for...

Does anyone really love taking their kids to the mall to meet Santa? No, thank you! But what about a magical session with the big man in red himself complete with activities, snacks, and photos in a beautiful, comfortable space?...

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...

Albuquerque area families may not be able to attend some of our favorite egg hunts and spring events this year, but with a little help from our neighbors, we can still go on an neighborhood egg hunt while practicing...

The morning air is crisp, the smell of pumpkin spice is everywhere, and flannels are upon us. Fall is finally here and that means my family's favorite holiday is so close--Halloween! Our son has loved Halloween since he was...

  Last weekend we hosted our first ever Breakfast with Santa event at the lovely NOAH's Event Venue, and it was incredible!  We overheard so many guests comment about how fancy the venue was. They were right! NOAH's is just gorgeous, inside...

I'm sharing pictures of my mom and me in honor of Mother's Day. I know what you're thinking: "Cute! I see where she gets her good looks from." Okay, probably not that. Maybe something more along the lines of: "They...

  "I'm celebrating Father's Day with memories this year." Admittedly, it's a strange statement. But celebrating Father's Day hasn't been a tradition for me for a long time. My father passed away when I was 10, and I was always...