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...
Have you ever felt like your life needed a few more friends in it? Several years ago my best friend began a full-time job, and I was a stay-at-home mom with two kids. I needed some day-to-day mom interaction....
We live in a society that celebrates difference. If we're truly honest with ourselves, we're all looking for that thing--and oftentimes a label--that makes us unique. The thing that makes us stand out from the crowd. And I get...
Hi ABQ Moms! My name is Jasmine Bennison, and I am thrilled to be joining the ABQ Mom contributor team!
About Me
I am a transplant from North Carolina and although my accent isn't thick, I'm as Southern as they come....
We found a little girl, Lily, in China. And we said yes.
At that very same orphanage, there was a little boy who had been left there as a newborn was also waiting. His name was Levi.
We said yes and...
Well, another year has flown by (as they always seem to do). We worked hard to consistently create quality content about motherhood, hobbies, relationships, entertainment, life, our beautiful city, and so much more!
We are so grateful to build community...
Summer is in full swing, and as you explore the many offerings of Albuquerque with your kids, it's important to remember to take care of yourself too! Here are five essentials for moms to make the most of this...
We all have pockets of times during the day, right? Have you ever noticed or looked for them?
Is it the 5 minutes you get before your kid(s) wake up?
Is it the walk to the mailbox?
Is it the time when...
Landing that first hospital job is typically the ideal outcome for most nursing students. Bedside nursing gives new nurses exposure to a wide variety of patients, diseases, skills, and knowledge. Hospital nursing experience is truly invaluable.
Scheduling factors can also...
About Me
Hello ABQ Moms! My name is Gina and I am a brand new contributor to ABQ Mom! I am the lucky mother of 3 (Leila, Ramone, & Ava). I am the fur mom to our French Bulldog, Napoleon....
After giving birth to my wonderful daughter, I felt different. I had so many responsibilities as a new mother. Every day I got stuck in the monotony of this new life. I always wanted to be a mother; I...
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It's the perfect opportunity to share accurate information about human trafficking and what we can do to keep our families safe.
If you're active on social media, you probably saw the heart-wrenching viral post...
***TRIGGER WARNING: This post discusses sexual assault (without any graphic descriptions). The writer shares her ongoing journey of healing from rape.***
I took nine pregnancy tests the first time I missed my period. The tests all said positive.
I was pregnant.
A...
I am proud to be a woman.
But I'm not going to lie: it took me a long time to appreciate my womanhood.
The single most influential event in my identity journey was . . . well, I'll share it later....
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I love spring. As green leaves reappear and fruit trees burst into bloom, I start feeling that spring fever--a budding momentum that breaks up...
