Brenda Soltero
Brenda is unapologetically obsessed with making modern motherhood work for her. She is a local insurance broker, the wife of a first responder, and a clean freak with a messy closet. As a contributor, Brenda's goal is to bond with local moms over lighthearted topics like home organization and summer camps, to the more serious topics like navigating children's food allergies and growing up around substance abuse. She is married to her high school sweetheart, David. Together they have three children, Kristen, Kathryn, and Zachary. Brenda lives on the west side of El Paso just down the street from her in-laws, making free babysitting and emergency paper towel rolls easily accessible.
The Ultimate Costco Snack List for Food Allergy Moms
Luckily for El Paso moms, we have a centrally-located Costco, making stocking up on treats accessible and economical. Most moms like having snacks their child(ren) enjoy easily available, but for the food allergy mom,...
4 Places for a Great Massage in El Paso
Did you know El Paso is now the sixth largest city in Texas? Consequently, in recent years, we have become home to some great places to get a massage.
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Become the Gift Guru This Christmas with Star Glampers
Gift giving has never been my specialty. It was confirmed when we went to visit my nephews and niece in San Antonio last month. While there, you know what I saw? The new, unused...
6 Unique Gyms on the Westside of El Paso to Fire Up Your Fitness...
The westside of El Paso has gained some truly impressive, engaging, and unique gyms that can guide you to reaching your health goals. Finding time for your health as a mom can be difficult....
Growing Together: Building Trust with Your Preteen Daughter on Her Journey
Building trust with your children starts from day one. In the early years, it's easy. Your toddler learns you give them milk, snacks, and hugs on demand. They know you are their safe space...
Are You “Shoulding” Yourself? 3 Quick Exercises to Quit the “Shoulds”
Have you heard of the term "shoulding yourself"? Psychologist Clayton Barbeau came up with the phrase "shoulding yourself." It consists of telling yourself that you must do something different from what you are doing.
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4 Insights to Be a Great Field Trip Parent Chaperone
Being a parent chaperone is a vital part of making a field trip successful. The end of the school year is right around the corner for most El Paso elementary schools. Spring field trips...
5 Alternatives to a Mom’s Night Out for the Busy Mom
Three words that make any mom smile: "Mom's Night Out."
Research shows that friendships are beneficial to our health and well-being. Motherhood comes with its fair share of challenges that make a gal want to...
Training for a Marathon While Breastfeeding: 4 Things You Need to Know
In 2022 I ran my first marathon. I also exclusively nursed my third child that year. I started marathon training at six months postpartum. Breastfeeding while training for a marathon was extremely humbling but...