“I went to work with spit-up on my clothes,” my husband said to me days after our first son was born. “ I didn’t even realize it, until someone asked what the stain was.” I just laughed and thought,...
In my days before momming, I was a therapist who worked primarily with children. As a licensed social worker, I learned and practiced many key skills that I often find myself using as a mom (bonus!) One of those...
Once upon a very long time ago, I dabbled in scouting. That is to say, my mom dropped me off at a church basement and I played, sang, and met new friends. I wasn’t a scout for long, but...
One outdoor gem in Albuquerque is the Paseo del Bosque Trail. This open space surrounds the Rio Grande and spans the entire Albuquerque metro area from North to South. There are many little trails to explore as well as a...
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...
Nap time. Glorious nap time. You are the sanity to my day, the calm to my crazy, and the solitude that allows me to eat chocolate without sharing. I would ask you to stay forever but I know that...
Motherhood is anything but simple. Constant demands on life, kids running around needing things all the time, to do lists for home and work, and a myriad of other things consume our minds and our hearts on a regular...
Banana Smoothie Popsicles are sweet, cool and creamy...and they're all natural (organic), easily home made, and contain no added sugar. Enjoy!
Albuquerque has turned up the heat and we're heading into summer! The pools are packed, air conditioners are on full...
When I was pregnant with my first child, postpartum support was one of the last things on my mind.
I was so wrapped up in all the planning and excitement that goes along with bringing a new baby into the...
My last baby turned one and I am pretty much a wreck about it.
For as long as I can remember I have known
that I wanted to be a mom. When I got pregnant with my first son I pinned all...
Ahhhh, summer. The grass is green, the air is sweet, the skies are blue, and Albuquerque is just begging for you to get out and enjoy. Oh, and your kids are home on their summer breaks. All day. Every...
Becoming a mom is amazing, but it comes with unforeseen challenges. Of course there’s the obvious: lack of sleep, screaming children, hazardous toys strewn across the floor. Someone always needs something from you. And while I had expected this,...
Most days, it's a miracle when I offer my kids a snack that they are actually excited about. In fact, most days when I give them their snack options I put up my invisible shield in preparation for the...
Behold the Mini Minecraft Forest!
Spring still hasn’t officially sprung in New Mexico this year…it’s May and it’s still cold sometimes, and windy. I enjoy gardening, but my peach tree already froze once this year, so I don’t care to...
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...
