Growing up, I always made hand-drawn Christmas cards for friends and family. As an adult, I have enjoyed giving hand-made gifts. In the past, I sometimes chose projects that took quite a bit of time and detail to put...
I want for my kids to feel like being a part of our family is something special. For me, the holiday season brings with it feelings of comfort, excitement and familiarity. I think much of my emotion surrounding the holidays...
I'm all about the simple luxuries in life-the things that turn an ordinary moment into something to savor. Creating a cozy atmosphere in my home is my favorite way to enjoy the Albuquerque fall season.
Fill your home with the warmth of...
One of the things I love about cooler weather is the return of hot and hearty meals. This slow-cooker chili is a recipe I've been using and adapting since I first started cooking for myself, and it never disappoints....
Dinner time.
Do those two words make anyone else's eye start to twitch a little? I've never enjoyed cooking. Since I didn't really learn how until it became necessary to feed my family, I've had my share of burnt cookies,...
I am always looking for easy and good slow cooker recipes. Aren't we all? Who doesn't love smelling their dinner cooking in a crock pot all day? Today I want to share with you my all time favorite (and...
Banana Smoothie Popsicles are sweet, cool and creamy...and they're all natural (organic), easily home made, and contain no added sugar. Enjoy!
Albuquerque has turned up the heat and we're heading into summer! The pools are packed, air conditioners are on full...
Most days, it's a miracle when I offer my kids a snack that they are actually excited about. In fact, most days when I give them their snack options I put up my invisible shield in preparation for the...
Behold the Mini Minecraft Forest!
Spring still hasn’t officially sprung in New Mexico this year…it’s May and it’s still cold sometimes, and windy. I enjoy gardening, but my peach tree already froze once this year, so I don’t care to...
I am not known in my family for having a green thumb. My mom gave me a house plant in college that theoretically I shouldn't have been able to kill. It was dead by the second semester of my...
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Is Flying Star Cafe for moms?
Are you a mom who wants to eat smart or one who likes to indulge? Either way Flying Star Cafe...
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Guide to May in Albuquerque
May is here! Spring is in full swing and local happenings are too. We are sure to have something for everyone in this month's...
