Margo Tapia
Margo is a proud native New Mexican. Ten years ago, she moved to beautiful Denver, then onto tropical Houston. But while she was away, her heart always remained in The Land of Enchantment. In 2018, the Tapia family made the trek home. Margo and her husband, Abran, are parents to Scarlett, Ezra, and Juliet. Margo is a self-proclaimed outdoorsy mom, who jokes that she has been hiking since before she could walk. She also enjoys running and exploring the state. When she isn't negotiating snacks with 3 children, she is negotiating the biggest purchase of someone's life as a Real Estate Broker. Her motto is, life is what you make it, so make it good.
Depression Doesn’t Have a Face :: Living with High-Functioning Depression & Anxiety
Depression doesn't have a face. My name is Margo, and I have high-functioning depression and anxiety.
What does high-functioning depression and anxiety mean? It means that every day I function.
It means I still get...
Top 20 Places to Enjoy a Burger in the Albuquerque Area
Is there any food more familiar than a juicy burger? Think about it. Most restaurants have a burger option, even when it comes to fine dining.
When I am ready to order, I hardly ever...
Why I Decided to Throw in the Towel with Breastfeeding
I am not the best with dates, but July 27th is the day that I decided to quit breastfeeding. Enough was enough. I had every excuse in the book. Enough with the two hours...
Hispanic Heritage Month :: Food and Family
Hispanic Heritage Month is always so exciting to me!
I grew up in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood. It was uncommon to not speak some sort of South Valley slang and even substitute some of our...
Why I Don’t Drag My Husband Along to Most Events
"Where is Abran?" If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me this question, I'd be a millionaire, and, well, I'm not.
Somewhere along the way, it became customary to carry your husband...
Unpopular Opinion :: I Like To Look My Best For My Husband
We're back with another unpopular opinion. Let us know in the comments if you agree or disagree.
I make sure that I look my best for my husband.
I know how that sounds. Believe me. You...
Mom Project :: Keep Your Judgements To Yourself
The Mom Project idea started after I read the following sentence on another ABQ Mom post.
"I saw two women making fun of another lady for the way she was dressed at school drop off."
That's...
I Used to Be Fun and Crazy. Now I’m Just Fun.
It was my senior year in high school. The crowds were fun. People were laughing. We had zero cares in the world. Our basketball team was one of the best in the state and...
Modern-Day Moms Have It Hard
Being modern-day moms is hard, amIright?
"You are working while someone else watches your kids? I could never do that." This is a common reaction that working moms get.
"It must be nice to have a...
3 Simple Style Tips for the Trendy, Professional Mom
Fashionable moms. Is that a thing? You bet your bottom dollar.
We don't have to wear stiff business casual clothing anymore. All your professional wardrobe needs is a little creativity, fun, and simplicity.
My trick...
In-Person School Saved my Family
In-person school saved my family. It really did.
Ezra, sit up. Stay still, pay attention. I'm sure this is engrained into his tiny little head. Virtual school was supposed to be three weeks. Instead, it...
How Roblox Brought My Kids Together
If you told me that my 10- and five-year-old would be playing nicely together during a pandemic, I would have thought it was a very strange dream that I'd soon wake up from. But...
An Open Thank You Letter To Teachers in 2020
Teachers, you are my heroes.
Without warning, your lives were turned upside down. Students were never to return for the remainder of the school year, and everything you knew about teaching shifted in the blink...
When Will Enough Be Enough? Thoughts on Gratitude & Goals
"You can buy a million-dollar house on Rio Grande this year, and want a 2 million dollar house next year."
This is something that my cousin told me a while back, and it couldn't ring...