Martha
Martha is an Albuquerque wife, Mama!, sister, and friend who enjoys coffee and doughnuting around. In her spare time, she teaches and makes up ridiculous songs while cooking dinner. She's also taken up coaching, and can often be found on the soccer pitch with a team of rambunctious boys.
The Great Thing About Enchiladas
Really, the great thing about enchiladas is EVERYTHING! When you're not sure what to put on the table for dinner (who am I kidding . . . for ANY meal really!), enchiladas are a...
Growing Up in a Home Where THAT Wasn’t Allowed
I grew up in a home where THAT wasn't allowed.
My sisters and I wore dresses to school because pants weren't allowed. We learned to fight using only our eyes because raising our voices was...
Fear Can Be a Lifesaver
My family took a trip to the Grand Canyon when my youngest son was three years old. The Grand Canyon is breathtaking! It's more beautiful and vast than pictures can show. I was taking...
Here’s How I Taught My Kids to Ride a Bike
Riding a bicycle can be an extremely beneficial strategy for helping a child learn to cross their midline or develop core body strength. All children can benefit from this, but one of my children...
Cleaning with Kids :: A Matter of Opinion
My favorite holiday just passed (May the Fourth), so I started looking around to find my next favorite holiday.
Did you even know there was a holiday dedicated to cleaning up your room?
According...
Moving On: Let the Hobby Go
I'm not always good at letting go or moving on. However, that thing I used to love just doesn’t feel right anymore. It’s not sitting at the back of my mind waiting to help...
Sex and Doritos
Yep. You read that right. While some may not think sex and Doritos go together, I am about to let you in on a little secret. They do. Here's what I figured out.
It all...
3 Disgusting Reasons Moms Should Always Have a Zip-Top Bag Handy
Ok, here's the disgusting truth you never knew you always needed. Every mom should always have a gallon size, freezer, plastic zip-top bag at the ready. Not only are these baggies ready to carry...
Road Trip :: Are We There Yet?
It's summer! And for lots of us, that means it's time for a road trip!
It's hot and the kids are getting the house dirty for the 132nd time today. And in the summer, we...
4 Reasons Why You Should Camp Across the U.S. This Summer
Last summer, our family loaded up in the car with a tent, an ice chest, and a storage box filled with clothes for different types of weather so we could camp our way across...
Go To Sleep, Mom!
Do you ever have trouble going to sleep?
I do. Constantly.
Here are the best narratives I tell myself for not going to sleep at a decent hour.
The things for today are all done. So...
First Day of School – In APRIL
So, New Mexico says all public schools will give all students the opportunity to attend school in person on or before April 5.
You know what this means?
It's the first day of school! Normally the...
This Helpful Nail Trimming Routine Has Kept Our Family Sane
My screaming child was definitely attracting the attention of many individuals. His kicking legs and flailing arm were drawing stares from concerned shoppers in the parking lot of a Walgreens somewhere between here and...
Dividing Lines
It happens all the time. But this particular time I could feel it coming true....cracking, breaking, somewhere deep inside.
There used to be enough of me to go around. I used to have two arms,...