Kandy Scarpelli-Sandoval
Never Run Late for School Again: Avoiding the Morning Craziness
Monday Morning Madness!
One child is missing a shoe, one is frantically searching for their library book, and you are reaching for the ziplock baggies, trying to stuff in a slice of bread and turkey...
Step-Mommin’ Ain’t Easy: Blended Family Talk
Step-parenting definitely comes with its own set of challenges. We are all familiar with the infamous Cinderella step-mom. She was cruel. She was no one's favorite. And she gave almost every step-mom a bad...
Food and Fun in the Sun: Healthy Summer Snacks for Kids
Summer is here, and let's face it, mamas! Our children are about to eat us out of house and home. Instead of reaching for a bag of chips or a box of cereal, I...
Three Quick & Delicious Plant-Based Dinner Ideas
I know we are all about to rip out hair searching for dinner ideas. But you are in luck!
I have three recipes for you that require less than ten ingredients and take no time...
Our Life on the Spectrum: How Autism Made Us Better Parents (Part 2)
When this blog post was written, person-first language was the generally preferred convention for speaking about autism. We realize that terminology changes over time and there is current discussion and advocacy for the use...
Our Life on the Spectrum: How Autism Made Us Better Parents (Part 1)
When this blog post was written, person-first language was the generally preferred convention for speaking about autism. We realize that terminology changes over time and there is current discussion and advocacy for the use...
Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly Restaurants Around Albuquerque
Plant-based diets are becoming more popular these days. However, finding a restaurant that has vegetarian/vegan options isn't always easy.
My family and I have been mostly plant-based for almost two years and have found some...
Going Plant-Based Changed Our Lives
Have you ever thought of eating a plant-based diet? Until a year ago, neither had I.
I have always considered myself a healthy eater. Lean meats, low fat dairy products, topped off with tons of...
Mom Guilt :: Finding a Balance
After six years of being a SAHM, it was time for me to go back to work. I was so excited to get back. I thought that being home was turning me into a...
Sex and Social Media :: Turn It Off To Turn It On
So often we get caught up in trying to engage with our followers that we forget to engage with our spouses. It's easy to climb into bed after a long day and open Instagram....
How to Put Together a Care Package for Your Friends with COVID-19
Tuesday was just a normal day for us. We woke up feeling fine, dropped our kids off at school, and off to work we went. After school and work, we finished with our evening...
New Year, New You? There’s No Magic in the Date on a Calendar
It's the new year, and we all know what that means. A New Year's resolution. It is the time of year where we are expected to make an unrealistic promise to ourselves. A promise...
How to Avoid Those Pesky Pounds During the Holidays
The holidays are around the corner and we all know what that means . . . bags of Halloween candy, pumpkin pies, sweet potato casserole, and all of those warm chocolate chip cookies (for...
Albuquerque Moms Blog: Introducing Kandy Scarpelli
Hello everyone! My name is Kandy and I am so excited and honored to be apart of the ABQ Moms Blog! First and foremost, I hope this post helps you all get to know...