Vanessa Bush
Vanessa loves her people and loves Albuquerque and has lots to say about both. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, Nate, and they have three kids (Micah, Corban, & Evangeline). Originally from Florida, she’s lived in Albuquerque since 2009 when she and her family relocated to start a new church. Even though she misses wearing flip-flops year-round, New Mexico has truly enchanted her, and the desert feels like home. When she is not chauffeuring children about town, Vanessa works as the Director of Strategy and part-owner of Truly Social Digital Marketing Agency, enjoys volunteering at church, loves watching college football, and drinks a little too much coffee. She is passionate about connecting women with each other, loving her people, and finding the good in her place. Follow her on Instagram @vanessamaebush.
Teacher Appreciation Week :: A Gift Idea
Many moons ago, I taught English in a public school setting. And Teacher Appreciation Week was one of my favorite times of year.
I loved being in the classroom. But as we are all aware,...
All About Swamp Coolers (AKA Evaporative Coolers) :: Maintenance, Conversion, & More
When I first moved to New Mexico, I kept spotting these yellow tarps on top of many of the houses. I couldn't, for the life of me, figure out what those things were. My...
Join Our Community & Conversation Group
We are incredibly passionate about helping Albuquerque moms connect with one another in the community. It's no secret that this motherhood journey is unique, and having people to turn to, talk to, and share...
ABQ Moms Ultimate Guide to Spring
Spring is such a fun time for family. The weather starts to warm up, the flowers start to bloom, and you can finally spend lots of time outside. It's a sign of new things...
Birds’ Nest Cookies :: A Quick and Easy Spring Time Treat
The thought of cooking with kids is appealing to me. I imagine we will learn some math as we measure ingredients and enjoy each others' company. And this does happen. But I am not...
Beyond Van Gogh :: Coming Soon to Albuquerque
Time to be honest. Raise your hand if you nineties girls had a Van Gogh print on your bedroom wall? Guilty as charged. In fact, "Sunflowers" and "Starry Night" sure did grace the plaster...
Reader Survey :: Share Your Feedback for a Chance to Win $50 to Target
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We hope you know that feedback from our local Albuquerque moms is extremely important to us. When...
ABQ Mom Team’s Favorite Workout Gear
Since February is American Heart Month, we thought this would be as good a time as any to provide a list of workout gear recommendations. I always find that if I have the right...
Our Team’s Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas & Fun Activities for Kids
Do you give your children Valentine's Day gifts? We were chatting as a team and realized that most of us do like to give our kiddos Valentine's Day gifts whether that be a special...
GoPeer: Affordable Tutoring that Gave My Child Confidence
My third child is in fourth grade, which means I'm on my third go-round in the fourth-grade math book our elementary school uses. And I have a distinct memory of chapter 9, which is...
Where To Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in the Albuquerque Area
Once you've read about and thought about the facts regarding COVID-19 vaccines, it's time to schedule an appointment to get you or your child vaccinated. Or perhaps it's time for you to get your...
We Can Do This: Just the Facts About COVID Vaccines
I don’t know about you, but the number of decisions I’ve had to make in the past year and a half due to the pandemic is astronomical. Actually, research tells us that parents, in...
Giving Back to Albuquerque on Giving Tuesday
In 2012, an initiative began that started a worldwide movement . . . Giving Tuesday! The organizers of #GivingTuesday decided to harness the power of social media and the desire most of us have...
Unpopular Opinion :: Every Kid SHOULD Get a Trophy
Unpopular opinions are just that . . . opinions. They are ideas that contradict the status quo. And this week, ABQ Moms Blog has a few unpopular opinions that we need to get off...