Jennifer Nelson
Jennifer is a busy mom of three, a nurse, and a health coach. She relocated to Albuquerque from Idaho in 2013 and fell in love with the sunny skies and friendly people. Her work as a nurse has made her want to help others prevent disease through healthy living. She began working as a health coach in 2019 and now owns her own health coaching business. Her specialty is empowering women to be in control of their health by managing or preventing chronic disease through lifestyle change. In her free time, she enjoys going for long runs, yoga, and reading.
Exploring Boca Negra Canyon: A Family-Friendly Hike
After living in Albuquerque for almost eight years, I finally decided to visit the petroglyphs on the west side of town. If you are looking for a family-friendly hike, then the Boca Negra Canyon...
Forget Those Impossible Resolutions :: Try This Instead!
We are now several weeks into the new year and realizing that the resolutions we set out to do might not be obtainable. With the new year, many of us are overly ambitious in...
Diary of a Working Mom (Part 3): Why I Am Glad I Work
The title "working mom" often has a negative connotation. Many focus on the struggles of being a working mom and don't give much focus to the positive side of things. Here are some reasons...
Diary of a Working Mom (Part 2): The Self Care Struggle
I always say if I could have a superpower it would be to survive without any sleep. Think of how much more we could get done in 24 hours if we didn't have to...
Diary of a Working Mom (Part 1): Mom Guilt
After five years of being a stay-at-home mom, I made the decision to go back to my career on a part-time basis. Not because I needed to work . . . but because I...
Gluten-Free Paleo Pumpkin Bars
Are you hosting someone that is gluten-free for the holidays? Or maybe you want to make a dessert for a friend or neighbor that has food allergies and you're not sure where to begin?...
Keeping Kids Healthy: Advice from a Nurse
School has been in session for a few weeks now, and it is about the time where children start bringing home a variety of sicknesses from being back in school. With the COVID-19 precautions...
Why I Am Okay with Not Being a “Real Nurse” Anymore
Landing that first hospital job is typically the ideal outcome for most nursing students. Bedside nursing gives new nurses exposure to a wide variety of patients, diseases, skills, and knowledge. Hospital nursing experience is...