Christmas time is here! Time for decorating the house, hanging the lights, baking yummy treats, taking pictures for holiday cards, shopping for the perfect gifts, and getting into the spirit of Christmas.
I enjoy all that goes into making holidays...
I don't like cooking.
I wish I did. Instead, I find cooking stressful, especially with interruptions to separate squabbling kids.
Cooking with my kids “helping” is even harder. It takes longer. It's messier. Explaining everything takes more energy, and so does...
Sometimes I am simply underwhelmed (underwhelmed as in not impressed, not that I'm not overwhelmed like the rest of you). My life is not routine or boring, not for a second. I am a mother to three enthusiastically energetic...
I don't know that I'd call us foodies, but my husband and I definitely like good food. We're also the parents of two lively little girls that we love to spend time with. We often eat a meal or...
When my first son (Noah) was born, I was so excited about parenting because, my goodness, he was easy. His personality was chill, but also fun and he was just an easy addition to our family. When Noah was one...
My daughter has been participating in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta since I was 3 months pregnant with her in 2015. Because we are part of a balloon crew, Fiesta is a favorite time of the year for me...
My baby, the youngest of three turns two this month. Birthdays are always surrounded by a variety of emotions for mommas. Over my 6 years of mommahood, I've celebrated 11 birthdays for my children. I've never been overly emotional...
If your child is anything like mine, she ALWAYS wants your smartphone! In our house we are constantly on FaceTime as all of our family lives out of state. So our daughter thinks the phone is awesome. Nevermind the...
Have you ever had one of those moments when your quiet mommy time turned into some sort of life lesson? I sometimes try to convey the importance of mommy having alone time in the bathroom and make it a...
I am officially a member of the two under two club! My son is two months old, and my daughter is almost 18 months. Juggling the needs of a baby and a toddler is hard work, but I'm doing...
It’s twelve-thirty in the afternoon, and I am finally drinking my morning cup of coffee. It’s cold. There is a load of laundry waiting to be switched, a sink full of dishes waiting to be washed, and my two-year-old...
I recently read this article and found it very encouraging, because the author’s experience potty training her son(s) is very similar to my own. To all the moms who are in the midst of this particular battle, keep going....
Do you ever feel like being a perfect mom is a moving target? "Don't do this, make sure you do that, but don't do it too much."
If you are hoping that reading parenting columns will clear up any questions...
Traveling internationally with small kids is a big undertaking. However, here are my top 5 tips to tackling it.
Patience
Patience
More patience
Advil
As much of the house as you can fit in your luggage
Two years ago, my husband...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to Isotopes Games with Kids :: Play Ball!
Baseball is known to be America's pastime. Here in Albuquerque, it's obvious that we agree. We're lucky enough to house one of the biggest...
