Andrea Jacquin
Andrea was born and raised in New Mexico. She loves Albuquerque's beautiful mountains, gorgeous blue skies and Balloon Fiesta! She is the mom of an 11-year-old Lego master builder, a couch and cabinet climbing 2 year-old and a spunky, sugar loving nine-year-old girl. Her biggest parenting strength is her ability to never grow up just like Peter Pan. How could she possibly grow up? She's still holding out for that easy bake oven she never got!
Cleaning Hacks for Busy Moms
Cleaning is a necessary evil. But it doesn’t have to be a thorn in your side. When it comes to housework I am all about efficiency.
Here are my favorite time-saving cleaning tips.
Bathroom
Moms know how...
The One Thing To Look For When Choosing Activities & Sports for Kids
As parents, most of us want our kids involved in sports and activities. We want them to do gymnastics, play an instrument, or join scouts. We hope they will be enriched or maybe learn...
Keep Calm: Natural Remedies to Help Reduce Anxiety
Your heart starts beating faster. You are thinking or worrying about all the things you need to do today. You feel anxious and stressed. Maybe you start to panic. Anxiety is defined as a state...
Photos with Santa Event Recap
The Albuquerque Moms Blog “Photos with Santa” event was held at the spacious National Hispanic Cultural Center inside the Pete Domenici Education Center on December 9, 2018. Albuquerque Moms Blog wanted to do our...
Baby It’s Cold Outside! :: 5 Simple Indoor Play Ideas
Kids have so much energy! Little kids are especially energetic. When winter hits and it's freezing, it can be difficult to let kids burn off energy outside. And when the days get colder, shorter, an...
Make Your House a Home :: Decor Tips for the Busy Mom
I love shopping for home décor items. I am not an interior decorator, but I would love to be one. I am a busy mom that wants a cute house and I love surrounding myself...
Dealing With a Bully :: An Ethical Approach to Raising Kids
October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
I recently read a book, Situational Ethics, by Rick Jordan that addresses dealing with a bully in a way that was definitely helpful to me. So I thought I'd share...
Does Your Home Pass the Feng Shui Test?
I recently spoke with Wendy Bodin, a certified herbalist, feng shui expert, and reiki master. She has practiced feng shui and helped others use it for the past 18 years.
I was wondering if my house...
Parents Night Out Event @ LEAP International Montessori
Has it been a while since you’ve had a date night? Well, you can enjoy a relaxing night out, while your child enjoys his or her own movie night! You’ll get some much needed...
Different Types of Moms :: Which One Are You?
There are many types of moms and they deserve their own accolades. Here’s a few of my favorites:
Welcome, super smoothie guzzling, yoga pants wearing, jogging stroller mom. You eat, breathe, and live fitness. I am...
Dear Old Dad :: Memories Made, Lessons Learned
Dear Old Dad
My dad was a good man. He always wanted the best for his family. He was a hard worker- an immigrant from Sicily. Moving from the Big Apple at the young age...
Keep Them Little :: Preventing Children from Growing Up Too Fast
Incoming!!! Look Out!! Inappropriate gestures, curse words, and classmates wearing makeup at the playground.
Parents can try to keep their children innocent as long as possible, but at times it seems impossible.
A 4th grade boy...
Hey, Companies, Hire a Mom! You Won’t Regret It!
Hire a mom . . . you won’t regret it. I have worked as a stay-at-home mom, a full-time and part-time work-in-the-office mom, and a mom who telecommutes. I am most fulfilled working half...
Your Guide to Smart Shopping :: When to Buy What
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to save more and spend less, here are some ways to help you become a smart shopper. I consulted retail analyst and author of Black Market...