New Mexico has welcomed many Afghan refugees who are in need of assistance. Men, women, and children have fled their country most with little to no belongings. The images and videos released still haunt me. I have an overwhelming...
Hey mamas, we have some exciting news for you! ABQ Mom has teamed up with New Mexico Dream Center to adopt a room for the Eliza Jane Project. The New Mexico Dream Center holistically addresses the issue of human...
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 excited about this as I...
When I look back on my year, I see all of the same things you see. There was heartbreak. Many of our fellow mamas went without. Our kids, our new babies, and our teens missed monumental moments and each...
As each day goes by, it's becoming more and more likely that we are staying at home for all of April. No school, no enrichment activities, no community events. Just home.
If you are an extrovert like me (or even...
The economic impact of this worldwide pandemic will be significant to local businesses here in the Albuquerque community. These businesses provide meaningful employment to thousands of people. We aren't just talking about our favorite burger or the best donuts....
Well Albuquerque mamas, you did it! Truly, you all are inspiring. In just under two weeks, we furnished and decorated a safe space for human trafficking survivors to heal and start a new beginning. This amazing room, as part...
During this time of global pandemic, we all have our roll to play. Some of us are homeschooling, working from home, providing food and groceries to the community, delivering mail and packages, first responders, healthcare workers, law enforcement, and...
We now know that all New Mexico public schools are closed for three weeks in a response to the COVID-19 (more commonly known as the Coronavirus) threat.
If you work outside your home and depend on childcare or school during...
In response to current events, Warner Bros. has been offering free streaming rentals for its film Just Mercy during the month of June. If you haven't watched it yet, it's free for a few more days. It's well worth...
I'm so sad I'm writing about a tragedy again. Because I've written about tragedy so so many times. But here we are.
Sending my kids to school on days like today isn't easy. And I bet you feel the same....
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Jurassic Journeys: Top Spots for your Dinosaur-Loving Kiddo
Much like trains, dinosaurs are a hot topic among toddlers and young children alike. I mistakenly called a pterodactyl a flying dinosaur, a rookie...
