Happy New Year!

We hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year...

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Merry Christmas!

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday...

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De-Stress This Holiday Season

Do you want a way to rewind and de-stress?  "Mindfulness" is the new way to do that.  Here are some great tips on how to embrace this philosophy in your home. Mindfulness is being embraced everywhere these days, from the Kindergarten classroom to the company retreat. What is mindfulness, exactly? Susan Smalley, Ph.D., and Diana Winston, co-authors of Fully Present, say that mindfulness is "an accepting and kind attitude toward yourself and your present moment experience." One that will change your relationship to life.Sounds enticing, huh? Here are a few tips on how to integrate the practice of mindfulness into your home. 1. ...

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Easy Ways to Improve Your Work Flow

Do you find yourself not having as productive work day during the holidays?  Here are some great tips to improve your productivity at work and at home!With more and more of us spending our entire workday behind a computer, the concept of productivity seems almost silly. What do most of us create anyway? Emails? Spreadsheets? However, there are three things we can all do that will help us be more productive people. If you're always looking to be more efficient, here are three things you can do today to improve your "tech toolbox," so to speak:1. Learn the keyboard shortcuts for the programs you use most often.Do you find yourself right clicking,...

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Children's Travel Gifts

Your children may travel a lot to see relatives.  The long hours in a car or plane can be boring.  However, this holiday season there are many gifts you can get them to help pass the time or to learn about travel.  Keep reading to find out details on what are some great gifts! Globe Maps are useful and portable, but globes fascinate children of all ages. Using a globe, children can learn about countries, continents and oceans. Globes teach children about the true sizes of landforms and help them see the distances between points. Look for a raised relief globe, which shows elevations of mountains and valleys. Rolling...

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Holiday Band Concert

 Come see this great free holiday concert on Sunday December 2nd at 3pm.  The concert is held at the KiMo Theatre, and you must get their early to make sure you have a seat.  The Albuquerque Concert Band will be performing your holiday favorites to get you in the spirit of the season. The Albuquerque Concert Band has been entertaining Albuquerque for more than 40 years, and they’re staying true to form with a free concert of holiday music. The  Albuquerque Concert Band free holiday concert is this Sunday December 2, at 3 pm, at the KiMo Theatre. I love holiday music, and I had a wonderful time at this...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Spend some time with your friends and family and remember everything in life that you are thankful for. ...

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Thanksgiving Decorating Tips

Do you have company coming over for Turkey Day?  If you want to decorate without tons of hassle, here are some great quick and easy Thanksgiving Decorating tips! It's turkey time and this time of year isn't just for eating, it's also for decorating! Give your home a quick and easy facelift for the Thanksgiving holiday.   Fall and Thanksgiving Colors Check your home for items that are in the rich hues of fall--red curtains, orange throw pillows, brown rugs. Local thrift stores can also provide inexpensive items to decorate with. Look for blankets that are in fall colors. These can be used as throws on the back...

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Child Proofing Your Home

Child proofing your house can be expensive.  There are always homemade tips and tricks to try that will work the same as the expensive in store remedies.  Here is a tip from Diana about using pool noodles for your toddler that likes to open and close doors. It's no secret that Simon is training to be an champion olympic door-man. He's obsessed with opening and closing doors wherever we go. People always think he's so polite in wanting to hold a door open for others. At home he loves to close doors, especially those that I need to stay open like our bedroom door and the door to the storage area where the kitty litter boxes are...

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Happy Halloween!

Ghouls, goblins, and ghosts will be parading around town for Trick or Treat soon.  Have a safe and happy Halloween! ...

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Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is one of the best holidays of the year for kids.  Dressing up as their favorite character and receiving tons of candy is something every kid dreams of.  While your children are enjoying this holiday, make sure to keep things safe and secure so everyone can have a good time.  Here are some Halloween safety tips for your family.  Carve safely Are your children begging to carve pumpkins? Make Halloween safety a family affair. Decorate with markers or paint. Let young children draw faces on pumpkins with washable markers or child-friendly paint. Leave any carving to an adult. Use candles with care. Place...

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Fall Pumpkin Recipes

Brown Eyed Baker has ten great pumpkin recipes to get you ready for fall.  Pumpkin is what everyone craves this fall, and here are ten ways to put it into your dinner plans.   Here they are, in alphabetical order: 1. Pumpkin Bread: 2. Pumpkin Cheesecake: 3. Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip & Pecan Granola Bars: 4. Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins with Pecan Streusel: 5. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting: 6. Pumpkin Fudge: 7. Pumpkin Pie: 8. Pumpkin Pie Bars: 9. Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze: 10. Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple-Cream Cheese Filling...

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Do You Remember Book It?

Do you remember Book It from when you were a kid?  Pizza Hut's Book It program has reached it's 28th year.  14 million readers learn about literacy in order to get a free Personal Pan Pizza.  It is a national program that launched in 1985.  Did you participate in book it? Pizza Hut is beginning the 28th year of the BOOK IT! Reading Program, which reaches more than 14 million young readers with a message about literacy and an incentive of a free Personal Pan Pizza. It’s a national reading program launched in 1985, and enrollment has reached 680,000 classrooms and more than 14 million students in 38,000 schools...

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Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival

The Balloon Fiesta is one of the biggest events in Albuquerque throughout the year.  Add the excitement of Balloon Fiesta plus the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival and you have a great day of events to attend.   The show runs Oct 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, and 14th of this year. For 24 years, the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival has been rounding up world-class artists and craftsmen and bringing them together under a legendary white tent in the Land of Enchantment. Taking place the first and second weekends of October, this annual Albuquerque favorite offers a taste of New Mexico and has earned its place...

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Fall Organizational Tips

Fall is here which means it is time to reorganize your house for the next season.  These are some great tips on how organize your apartment for fall, and get rid of that clutter that has gathered from summer. Tip #1 Since the floor plan may seem small, the best way to add storage as well as décor to your apartment is through wall shelving. By adding shelves, you're able to make use of wall space by storing CD's, books, videos or any other collections on the shelves and off the floor. Wall shelves are also a great way to display framed photographs or other knick-knacks.   Tip #2 As an avid shoe collector, I know that small...

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The Taste of Fall

When anybody thinks of the taste of fall, pumpkin food and treats are what first comes to mind.  However, pumpkin can not only be used for pumpkin pie, but for delicious other treats that you can make at home Makes: 24 to 36 servings Yield: 24 to 36 bars  Prep: 25 mins   Bake: 325°F 55 mins   Cool: 30 mins   Chill: 3 Hours             Ingredients ...

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Old Town is Getting Spicy with a Fiesta

Get your taste buds ready for the Old Town Salsa Fiesta this Saturday.  There is a salsa making contest, a dip competition, and entertainment for the whole family.  Make sure to come down on Saturday to vote for your favorite salsa, while you taste test tons of different recipes.  8th Annual Old Town Salsa Fiesta - Saturday, September 15 Join in on this celebration of all things salsa. You can even vote or participate in the salsa making contest! The annual event features salsa bands and dancers on the gazebo and throughout Old Town, kids’ activities and crafts, and the Best Homemade Salsa contest. Competitors make their...

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Recipe for Families

 Do you have a lot of family coming in for an event?  Cooking for a large amount of people is hard, but here is a great and easy recipe for families.  They recipe will make a lot of food, for a little amount of money. Chicken pasta bake 200g pasta cooked according to pack instructions and drained 100g cooked chicken, chopped 100g tinned or frozen peas 100g tinned or frozen sweetcorn 1-2 tsp dried or fresh basil, oregano or parsley 250ml white sauce (use half quantity of this recipe) grated cheese for topping Simply mix all the ingredients together, put into an oven-proof dish and sprinkle with the grated cheese. ...

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New Mexico Wine Festival

 Do you still need plans for this Labor Day Weekend?  There is a great Wine Festival in Bernalillo.  There is a discount of five dollars if you buy tickets ahead of time.  The event is for adults and minors.  There will be a kid's area, arts and crafts vendors, and delicious food. The New Mexico Wine Festival takes place in Bernalillo this Labor Day weekend, from September 1 – 3, 2012. You’ll save $5 on admission if you buy a three-day pass online in advance at $31 for adults, compared to $12 a day at the gate. However, you have to be pretty hard-core wine buff to go for three solid days – and it’s likely to be...

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Road Closures due to Movie Shooting

 When driving over the next two weeks, make sure to check out road closures in Cimarron Canyon State Park.  A motion picture will be shooting there over the next two weeks, and will need to use a few roads to complete the shots they need.  Although the movie being filmed is not officially being released, many believe it to the movie "The Lone Ranger", which is believed to be shooting in these locations. Some roads and recreation areas in Cimarron Canyon State Park will be closed over the next two weeks because of filming a motion picture, The Raton Range reported.   And while the New Mexico State Parks Division and...

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Westside Summerfest is Saturday!

This Saturday at the Cottonwood Mall is the Westside Summerfest.  Bring your family down for food, music, and activities while shopping around the market.  The event starts at 6pm and runs until 10pm, and it is free admission.  This summerfest is a celebration of local food and goods in Albuquerque. Located on the North side of Cottonwood Mall, the Westside Summerfest is going to be a great time for the whole family. The music line-up features the funky sounds of musical headliner, The James Douglas Show, and the bluesy guitar of Alex Maryol. Sample a bazaar of local cuisine and beverages, while shopping in the...

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"2 Guns" a New Movie is Being Filmed in New Mexico.

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The Best Deals for Back to School Shopping.

Back to school shopping can be expensive for any family.  However, there are ways to lower the cost, and you can still get fashionable clothes for your family.  Make to check consignment shops like Just Between Friends Kids and Maternity to get the best deal and the best clothes.  Read below for more information on this consignment shop and the deals they have.   Sunday is Half Price Day and Free Admission! Just Between Friends Kids & Maternity Consignment Back to School event is August 4-5th at the The Pavilions at San Mateo Shopping Center (I-40 & San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, 87110.  Next to the...

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"Breaking Bad" Brings Tourism to Albuquerque

"Breaking Bad" is an AMC series that is based in Albuquerque, but the meth lab saga was not always welcome here. The controversial topics of the show were thought to be putting a bad image on the city. However, visitors started to increase to these famous places that were shown on series.  This led to a perfect time to capitalize on the tourism in the city.  Tours and events centered around "Breaking Bad" put Albuquerque in a positive light, and it is starting to increase tourism profits in the city. AMC's meth-lab saga Breaking Bad- an Albuquerque-based series the Washington Post's Hank Stuever says "comes from such a dark hole of...

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Wildlife West Music Festivals

  Wildfire West Music Festival is close to home and is packed with great bands that your family will love.  Children's admission is free, and parking is also free of charge for the weekend.  Bands perform every two hours with activities and contests continuing during the festival. Wildlife West is just 20 minutes east of Albuquerque in nearby Edgewood, New Mexico, and parking is always free! Free weekend camping (dry camping) is provided. Children under 12 are admitted free. No alcohol or open fires are permitted at the festivals. 10th Annual Wildlife Music Festival July 20-22, 2012 This summer's...

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Vacation Tips to Keep Your Packing Light

Are you going on vacation this summer?  Whether you are running out of room in your car or want to avoid the extra rates on the plane, packing light is essential.  Here are some great tips on how to avoid those extra rates, and still bring everything you need on the trip. Start early: For a trip that's a week or longer, I typically get my suitcase out two or three days before I'm leaving. It helps me get into travel mode early, which means I'll have time to think of things like laundry and outfits. Make a list: My mom recently brought up that when my brother and I were little, she made a point of teaching us how to pack our own...

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Beating the Heat

This heat wave has taken over the country. Temperatures are well into the upper 90s and past 100 degrees, and everyone is looking for a way to stay cool.  Here are some great tips on how to beat the heat, but still have a great summer. The National Weather Service said the record-breaking heat that has baked the nation's midsection for several days was slowly moving into the mid-Atlantic states and Northeast. Excessive-heat warnings remained in place Friday for all of Iowa, Indiana and Illinois as well as much of Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Kentucky. St. Louis hit a record high of 105 on Wednesday and a record low of 83....

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Happy Fourth of July!

Everyone wants to watch the fireworks this Fourth of July!  Here is your Albuquerque information on where to watch the fireworks and all the other exciting events that are happening that day. Join us July Fourth to celebrate our nation's  independence. Enjoy live music, family entertainment, food vendors, and much more! The main stage will feature local musicians throughout the day, with country superstars Diamond Rio to close out the show. At 9:15pm get ready for one of the state's largest fireworks displays. There will also be a Youth stage, sponsored by our friends at Warehouse 508. Other activities...

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