Traditions and Thanksgiving go together like turkey and taters! Speaking of turkey, one of my new traditions is ordering a smoked turkey from Rudy's BBQ instead of attempting to bake a bird in my oven. You are welcome to...
Recently, an acquaintance of mine mentioned how much fun her family had cutting down their own Christmas tree near Jemez. With eyes raised, I thought to myself, “That must be illegal!” But much to my surprise, I learned that...
ABQ Mom in partnership with Westway Homes is excited to announce our upcoming event to celebrate the holidays with Magic on the Mesa, an annual ABQ Mom Holiday Event.
The holidays are a time of magic and traditions.
Enjoy the holiday season...
Growing up in the United States, I came to associate death with scary things like illness and separation. Also, my parents never really observed Día de Los Muertos. (My parents are from northern Mexico, where this holiday wasn't historically...
There are so many ways to celebrate or participate in Halloween activities. From crafts to baking, there are loads of great ideas to choose from.
Here are five fun activities that you and your family can do before Halloween.
1. Pumpkin...
Owning a home has many well-known benefits for a growing family.
Purchasing a home is the principal way most American families build wealth. A 2019 report by the Federal Treasury showed that homeowners have a much higher net worth...
Fall in New Mexico is my favorite time of year. The heat finally begins to give way to cooler temperatures, and the smell of roasting green chiles fills the air. I don't think there's a smell more intoxicating than...
Do you ever eat something and think . . . I've gotta make that! That's the story of this beet and goat cheese salad.
My husband and I visited family in California this summer. When my parents offered to keep...
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 to Pinterest, I have managed...
Motherhood is not an easy undertaking. Long days can turn into long nights. The to-do list never seems to get done. Many times there are no thank-you's for the things we do. Mommy wars, internet trolls, and even our...
If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ve probably realized by now there’s a lot to consider - from listings to neighborhood scouting to shopping for mortgage rates.
However, don’t forget to include an inspection contingency in your...
As a self proclaimed foodie, I love a good meal.
But there's something about classic comfort food involving gravy that is just oh-so-satisfying. When I got a chance to try out the roasted gravy line from Pioneer, I was ready...
We have a short editorial series on the Enneagram. Check out the other posts in the series here and here. We'd love to know what number you are and how the Enneagram has benefitted you.
In the height of the...
ABQ Mom, in partnership with Club Z Tutoring Services, is excited to announce that the Easter Bunny is making home visits in 2021! We know the importance of keeping families safe, so we're bringing our Easter celebration to you.
Bring...
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Meet “Getting Ahead,” ABQ Mom’s 2024 Nonprofit Spotlight
I am so excited to introduce you to the Getting Ahead Workshop, ABQ Mom's nonprofit spotlight for 2024.
Here at ABQ Mom, we get many...
