“You are one in a million."
When I read those words, they don’t make me think of the lottery. When I hear the words “one in a million," I think of a rare form of cancer called Chordoma.
In 2015, I...
New Mexico is such a great place for outdoor activities, but I recently tried one I hadn't before, stand-up paddle boarding. Here are a few things I learned as a total beginner.
It's...Inflatable?
I know, I was surprised to learn this...
The day-to-day demands of parenting can feel like running a marathon sometimes. Running around after little ones, being on-the-go from sun up till bedtime, and keeping up with other daily tasks (hello laundry & dishes!) can leave anyone feeling...
As the daughter of someone with Type 1 Diabetes, I grew up learning a lot about the disease. But, I've learned others aren't as familiar with the disease.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so it's a good time to learn...
Albuquerque Moms Blog, in partnership with Grassburger, wants to help you kickoff your health and fitness resolutions with our Jump Into January Challenge! This four-week challenge is open to all fitness levels, all ages, working moms, stay-at-home moms . ....
Since February is American Heart Month, we thought this would be as good a time as any to provide a list of workout gear recommendations. I always find that if I have the right gear and/or equipment, I'm more...
Over the course of my life, I have learned that there are some questions that have polarizing responses. Really important things like: Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Britney or Christina? Were Ross and Rachel on a break? Which Chris is...
Choosing a pediatrician for your child can be a daunting task.
Which one is the best fit for our family? Do you offer same-day sick appointments? What if my baby gets sick when the office is closed? Are you certified...
Did you know that smoking is a leading cause of heart disease? Statistics show that smokers are two to four times more likely to develop heart disease than non-smokers. The chemicals in tobacco can damage blood vessels and reduce...
Before kids, a daily workout was a huge part of my life. Now, finding time to dedicate to a workout is a challenge for me. But, as a mom who's also a personal trainer and exercise enthusiast, I'm not willing to...
February is National Children's Dental Health Month.
Oral health is an important topic for all parents. We want our kids to have healthy teeth and to learn good hygiene habits at a young age, so when their adult teeth come...
Sometimes making checkup appointments and getting blood drawn doesn’t feel all that important, especially when you are juggling hundreds of other to-dos for your family. Those important health appointments get pushed to the next year or, worse, are forgotten...
There’s no rule book for how to parent and take care of your family in a global pandemic. As moms, it has always been easy to question ourselves. Is this normal behavior for my child/teen? Am I doing right...
It was late November, a couple of years ago, when I developed a lump in my breast. It showed up very suddenly over the course of several days. A large, hard knot of tissue on my left side. It...
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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...
