It used to take me six hours to get back to all of my work emails. I was constantly distracted. My notifications on my phone would keep going off. And I felt like everyone needed me right then and...
$95k in debt gone in three years. To be honest, one of the reasons why my husband and I moved to Albuquerque over 10 years ago was because it was rated the #4 place to live to get ahead financially...
The ultimate car camping hack that I have learned over the years is to keep a clear, well-stocked box of camping gear that is ready to go at a moment’s notice. Our camping box has just about everything we need...
As a parent, you understand that the end of the year is about more than holiday parties, treats, and gifts. It’s also a time to look to the coming year and make plans for your family’s overall well-being. When...
We see it in our news feeds everyday. Someone was approached by a sketchy person, someone suspicious was watching someone's child a little too closely, or someone is missing. It scares us. And it makes us pray that we...
As a mom of 3, I've thrown my fair share of birthday parties in my 8 years of motherhood. Some have been blog-worthy, and others we'll just call a learning experience. Throwing a birthday party that is age appropriate...
I learned a lot in my 16+ years of formal education: how to calculate molar weight, that mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, and the event that started World War I. What I did not learn was personal...

The Power of Board Games

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Who knew board games could be the answer to our problem?  My husband and I both work full-time jobs that often demand time and attention outside of normal working hours. We OFTEN feel like failures when it comes to spending...
  Spring has moved in, and in the world of real estate, that means many of you are considering selling your home. In order to increase the pool of potential buyers, the goal is to make the house look as neutral...
Parents look forward to teaching their babies to walk and talk, but few think about teaching their child how to sleep. Sleep disturbances are very common in children, and they shouldn’t be ignored. The good news is that most...
Have you prepared an estate plan?  If you haven’t, you are not alone. A 2016 Gallup poll states that 56% of Americans do not have a will.  I would bet that you think you are too young, you are...
This past month my husband and I decided to visit family. After two canceled flights and trips, we decided to road trip! It had been two years since we've seen family, so we decided it'd been long enough. There was...
Windows connect people. They connect those inside to life outside. They connect those outside to life inside. And they can reflect the lives of those inside with beauty and laughter. And if windows connect us, then sidewalks are the...
“Close the door, we’re not paying to air condition the outside!” How many times have you told your child this since you turned on your air conditioner? Summer is here, and with it comes hot weather. Demand for electricity is...

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Guide to Pools and Splashpads in the Albuquerque Area

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As temperatures rise and the end of the school year approaches, pools and splash pads will be making their debut, and just in time...