I recently had an enlightening Q&A with Kim Racette of Angel Touch Doula. She answered some of my #AspiringMom questions about everything from tearing to surviving postpartum (Read that post here). One question I had was about ingesting the...
Before you read this list, I feel the need to make sure you know that I'm not a Scrooge. I really do love this time of year. Everything feels a little more magical and a little more special. I...
Growing up, I always made hand-drawn Christmas cards for friends and family. As an adult, I have enjoyed giving hand-made gifts. In the past, I sometimes chose projects that took quite a bit of time and detail to put...
S.T.O.P! The holidays are here and I know you are racing through this blog post thinking of all the things on your to do list. Who has time to sit down and read a blog, right? The holiday season...
I'm all about the simple luxuries in life-the things that turn an ordinary moment into something to savor. Creating a cozy atmosphere in my home is my favorite way to enjoy the Albuquerque fall season.
Fill your home with the warmth of...
One of my dearest friends often signs off of our phone calls or texts me, “Take care of you.” She knows my temptation is to take care of others before I take care of myself. I imagine that’s a...
This is for all the weary moms:
I don't know about you all but I am tired. Not a sleep deprived, I need to get some sleep tired, but more of a, these children are so hard right now and...
One of the things I love about cooler weather is the return of hot and hearty meals. This slow-cooker chili is a recipe I've been using and adapting since I first started cooking for myself, and it never disappoints....
I like to paraphrase Longfellow when describing my son: When he is good, he’s very, very good. But when he is bad, he’s horrid. So, as I sent him off to preschool this year, I worried. I know how...
My 4-year-old daughter recently completed a sleep study to check for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Going into it, I was really worried about how she would react to the experience. Even as an adult, the thought of having 25+ sensors stuck to my...
Balloon Fiesta is almost here and I can hardly contain my excitement! Fall is such a magical time in Albuquerque, but Balloon Fiesta is the cherry on top.
As much as I love balloon fiesta (and I love it a...
Ahh yes. Fall is in the air. In Albuquerque, this means the aroma of roasting green chile, crisp days, cool nights, the state fair, the balloon fiesta. All of these are great, but you know what else I love about fall?...
Our kids are good, most of the time. But sometimes they can have the most epic tantrums over the littlest stuff that can either drive you crazy or just make you laugh.
Below moms share stories of epic tantrums from...
If you grew up in Albuquerque, I imagine you took a school field trip to El Rancho de Las Golondrinas in fifth grade. But for those of us who are transplants, a trip to Las Golondrinas is well worth...
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Meet “Getting Ahead,” ABQ Mom’s 2024 Nonprofit Spotlight
I am so excited to introduce you to the Getting Ahead Workshop, ABQ Mom's nonprofit spotlight for 2024.
Here at ABQ Mom, we get many...
