Colleen Perry
Colleen is a stay-at-home mom and dog trainer who moved to Albuquerque in 2010 from Massachusetts, where she was born and raised. She and her husband have a daughter (2016), a son (2018), 4 dogs, and a crested gecko. Colleen enjoys reading, cooking, and being outdoors with her family.
Living with Gestational Diabetes (The Second Time Around)
Ahhhh, pregnancy. The first time around it was all fun and games until the dreaded glucose test at 28 weeks came back abnormal. Then I got to do it again a week or so...
Chase Crew :: Behind the Scenes at Balloon Fiesta
It's 2:30 a.m. and my alarm goes off. I jump out of bed. Yes, that's right, I said jump. Why? Because IT'S BALLOON FIESTA! The most wonderful time of the year! As Crew Chief...
A Weaning Success Story
We FINALLY did it! The most emotionally challenging part of parenting so far. We were successful in weaning our daughter. And it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, which made it...
Today I Cried in the Shower
Today I cried in the shower. I'm talking ugly, sobbing, let-it-all-out crying. It was like a huge wave hit me, and I just stood there and felt it wash over me until it passed.
I...
All About the Brazilian Wax (Yes, We’re Going There)
When we hear the words "Brazilian Bikini Wax," we all probably fit into one of two camps: we either cringe or shout a resounding "heck yeah!" I happen to be on the "heck yeah!"...
What’s Wrong With This Picture? Let’s Talk Safety Around Dogs!
Look at this picture. You've seen hundreds like it on social media. Adorable, right? Cute baby playing with her dog, the dog lying down nicely as she approaches . . .
Actually, this photo is...
Real Life Resolutions of an Overwhelmed Mom
Being a stay-at-home mom of a toddler and infant is HARD. Much harder than I thought it would be. Lately, I'm having a really hard time balancing the needs of my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter with...
“I Miss Tanky” :: Helping My Child Through the Loss of a Family Pet
My three year old daughter is sitting quietly and looks sad. "Honey, what's wrong?" I ask. "Mommy, I miss Tanky," she replies. "I know baby, and that's ok. I miss him too. Everyday," I...
How the Right Toilet Paper Can Save Your Marriage
My husband has this thing about toilet paper. He has to have what I refer to as the "super-duper pillows on your butt 300-ply Charmin Ultra stuff." Me, I'm not so picky.
When we first...
Four Easy DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
Let me preface this post by saying that I am THE LEAST artistic person EVER. I don't craft. I can't draw. And I'm color blind so that definitely doesn't help either. However, thanks mostly...
Everyday Miracles {Birth Stories} :: Hypnobirthing and a C-Section
I have always wanted to be a mom. But I was terrified of actually giving birth. When I found out I was pregnant, I was fortunate to work with several women who had amazing,...
Reasons My Toddler Cried Today: Helping Our Littles Handle Big Emotions
Toddlers are some of the most passionate beings you will ever meet. They have HUGE toddler emotions and opinions. They’re not afraid to share them with you either.
I love that my daughter has her...
The EASIEST, Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I am always searching for quick, simple, and healthy meals for my family. Chicken lettuce wraps were always something I wanted to make, but I could never find a reasonable recipe. This one is...
Grain-Free Dog Food and Heart Disease in Your Fur Baby
If you're a dog owner, you've seen news stories and countless social media posts regarding the recently discovered link between grain-free diets and heart disease in dogs. You've also probably wondered what you should...