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How to Find a Mom Group in Albuquerque
I eventually found my mom group here in Albuquerque, and they've meant everything. But it took months, and I only managed it because I had the energy to keep looking. In Denmark, a nurse simply puts you in a group of six to eight mothers nearby who gave birth around the same time. Here, nobody mentioned anything of the kind. So I built it — a free tool for New Mexico moms that matches you with 6–8 local moms whose babies are close in age to yours. No app, no account, nothing
Aug 44 min read
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Visit Albuquerque | Hometown Series Pt. 2 with Christianne Santistevan
The more I travel, the more I love my hometown— Albuquerque, New Mexico. And this has inspired me to start this series, the hitting home hom
Aug 15, 20196 min read
Austin, Texas | Hometown Series | Pt. 1
Alright y'all. I realized I've been posting about lots of exotic places, and haven't been giving much attention to our hometowns! Rasmus | Hometown Austin, Texas If you are headed to Austin, you are going to love it. This has got to be one of my favorite cities of all time. And clearly lots of other people love it too, according to Rasmus -- 150 people are moving in everyday. Rasmus went to high school in Austin (Anderson High School) and loves bringing me back here in the su
Jul 25, 20196 min read
How to Road Trip Arizona | Land of the Cactus Emoji
July 16th, 2019 A R I Z O N A As I sit here in Rasmus’ parent's lovely casita in Austin, Texas I am reflecting on our beautiful trip around Arizona. On an eight-day trek, Rasmus and I worked our way from Albuquerque over to Arizona and had a blast exploring and camping. I grew up in the southwest and spent lots of time in Arizona (my mom is from Phoenix), but I have never appreciated the sunshine and painted skylines the way I did this go-round. Here’s my quick list of hits f
Jul 17, 20194 min read
Seven Shades of Blue | Bacalar Lagoon, Bacalar, Mexico
Bacalar, Mexico June 4 - 9, 2019 After our wedding, we ventured south for three hours with my parents and sisters to Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Bacalar is a town in southeastern Mexico near the Belize border. Bacalar It’s on Lake Bacalar (Laguna de Bacalar), also called the Lagoon of Seven Colors due to its incredible shades of blue and turquoise! I have never seen a lake so pristine in my entire life. And what I loved most about it was that it was freshwater. The water i
Jun 20, 20194 min read
The Eiffel Tower at Sunrise, Paris | 6:42 AM
A Mini-Guide to Paris, France I traveled to Paris in March with my sister Adela for her spring break. Paris is beautiful in March, a bit chilly but it makes it fun to stop for tea and pastries! We spent three days exploring the city by metro; it is safe to say we walked upwards of eight miles per day. I thought navigating Paris was fun. There is a ton to see, and it can be pretty spread out. So when traveling to Paris, make sure to do your research and have your top things in
Apr 28, 20197 min read
24 Hours of Chocolate, Waffles and Diamonds | 8 Reasons to Visit Bruge
Living in Europe is a real treat. I love being able to hop on and off cheap flights and explore. In the last six months, I have hit six countries. And thus far, Bruge is my favorite city! I was recommended this stop on my trek from Amsterdam to Paris by my good friend Sascha. And OMG am I glad she recommended it. Bruge is known for: Belgian waffles, chocolate, beer, fries, lace, and diamonds! There was so much to eat and see in this darling city. Bruge is a city of about 100,
Mar 29, 20194 min read
9 Things to See in Amsterdam | A Three Day Guide
I just left Amsterdam, and I am absolutely blown away by how much I enjoyed this city. I have been sick of cities overall, just for all the traffic, people and public transport. But this city is different. I found Amsterdam to be extremely charming. I loved walking the canals, and the architecture is so cute. The colored buildings with oversized window shutters and tulips are to die for. I spent three days there with my little sister Adela, and I think it was the perfect amou
Mar 27, 20195 min read
The Land of Mouth Watering Tapas | Málaga and Granada, Spain
My Weekend Getaway: Granada and Málaga I am really enjoying living so close to Spain. A trip to see my aunt and uncle is only a three-hour flight. I spent the last week in southern Spain hanging out by the beach and eating tapas. I actually went to take my CCSE test (the Spanish government portion) for my Spanish citizenship. I am 99% sure I passed, but we will find out in a few weeks. Spain reminds me so much of home and New Mexico. I love it. And I have to say, my Spanish i
Mar 5, 20193 min read
The Ultimate Carry On Packing List | Spring Weekend Trip
I am headed to Spain on Saturday and I cannot wait! The forecast is looking sunny, and 60 degrees is sounding divine. I really should be working on my thesis paper right now, but I just finished packing my bag... And I cannot stop thinking about how efficient I have become! I have been trying to master the art of packing for the last three years. While I was working in college admissions, I was constantly flying around the states and living out of my suitcase. Now that I live
Feb 21, 20194 min read
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