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 Power of Board Games
Who knew board games could be the answer to our problem?
My husband and I both work full-time jobs that often demand time and attention outside of normal working hours. We OFTEN feel like failures...
A Teacher’s Advice To Parents During School Closures
All New Mexican school kids are (temporarily) homeschool kids.
I'm a teacher and just learned that students will be missing several weeks of school without the option of making up that learning time. I won't...
A Bag Half Empty :: A Teachable Moment About Feelings
We were driving north on I-25 on this particular day, headed to some appointment or another after a full day of work/school. I had given the kids snacks: a drink and a bag of...
Calling All STAR WARS Moms :: Who Else Is Excited for December 20th?
Fellow STAR WARS moms, the latest and last STAR WARS film The Rise of Skywalker will be released on December 20th. Who else is headed to the movies that night?
Raise your hand if you're as...
Why My Kids’ Ideas Matter
Sometimes kids feel like they are invisible, like what they say or think doesn't matter. I've heard my kids mutter under their breath, "No one is listening anyway" or "Nobody cares." Kids wonder if...
Snacking with Purpose for Happy, Healthy Kids
I love snacks. My kids love snacks! Who doesn't love to snack? If I'm completely honest, I'll say that we love to snack on ice cream and Doritos. I would also not say, "No"...
What Happens in Toddlerhood Stays in Toddlerhood
Do you find yourself trying to remember that funny thing your kid said just the other day? Are you constantly trying to relate that cute conversation you had with your little one, only to...
A Mid-Year-New-Year Resolution
When my little ones were young, each week and month was a milestone worthy of pictures and celebration. Some folks celebrate their half-birthdays. This year, I'll be celebrating a half-life. Not the kind of...
Binge Worthy Television for Moms in Any Mood
Have you found yourself "in a mood" and unable to decide what to do with yourself? Well, send the kids to play, pour yourself a cup of tea (or whatever it is you pour...
Albuquerque Mom Shares Oddly Satisfying Mom Moments
It's confession time.
I find myself strangely satisfied by random and slightly odd things. I'm probably not the only one with oddly satisfying mom moments. Wait! Am I the only one?
Someone please tell...
Dress Up Season Has Arrived! Is it Time to Get Fancy?
Dress Up Season has arrived! Easter, prom, weddings, graduations...
I realized this the other day when someone mentioned they liked my new outfit, and I found myself explaining that it wasn't new. I had simply...
Help! My Kid’s a Biter!
Help! My kid's a Biter!
He is sweet, kind, loving, and cuddly. But for some reason, when he feels threatened, he bites. It happened often when he was younger. He would bite his brother or...
Time Changes Everything (And Thank Goodness it Does)
Time changes all . . . and thank goodness it does.
Can you imagine being married to the same guy you met way back whenever that was? That guy didn't even know how to use...
Laundry :: The Never Ending Bane of a Mom’s Existence
I am definitely not here to offer any tips or tricks for making the doing of laundry any more beautiful or bright. The truth of the matter for all of us is we all...