ABQ Mom

Whether you’re blinking away tears or celebrating, you’ll want to commemorate the beginning of the school year! Some families choose to take photos on the first day of school. Why not take your little scholar’s photo with one of these cute printables?

New Mexico's tax free weekend is right around the corner, which, of course, means back-to-school shopping. Here are all the details you may need to know about the tax free holiday. Plus scroll down for my #1 tip when it comes to back-to-school shopping.

There are a few school districts in the Albuquerque Area, and they all have different schedules. As moms, this is one of the many things we need to keep track of, so we are here to help you out. Many of these school calendars will continue to change as plans evolve for the 2025–2026 school year.

Back-to-school time can get really expensive. We understand that the cost of school supplies and clothing can be a major burden, especially with multiple children. There are many organizations in the Albuquerque area that provide assistance to families so that children can be prepared for success, regardless of their income level.

I don’t know about your kids, but mine absolutely love getting a note from mom during their long day at school. Lunch notes can encourage them and can also remind them that you are thinking of them while they are gone. Lunch notes can brighten their day especially if they have had something hard happen in the morning.

Summer is over! Can you believe it? Hopefully your family had a chance to soak in the sun and catch up with loved ones. As a teacher, I enjoy the beginning of the school year. The anticipation of a fresh start and getting back into routines is what I live for!

If you’re lamenting the end of summer and preparing your kids for this new school year, then this is for you. Also, if you are so glad summer is almost over because your kids are driving you crazy and you can’t even bear the thought of another day of making up toilet paper-roll crafts and breaking up sword fights in the kitchen, then this is for you too.

Do you start skipping breakfast when the kids go back to school in August? I get it, momma! You have a full plate already with work and all the back-to-school madness. It can be challenging to feed yourself and the family a healthy breakfast in the morning.

Embarking on the educational journey for your child is a significant decision, and in Albuquerque, the options for school choice are as diverse as the vibrant culture that defines the city.

Recently, there has been a huge increase in interest for all things homeschooling. Now, when you think about a homeschool family, I’m sure there are a handful of stereotypes that come to mind. I am going to let you fill in the gaps because I’ve heard them all a million times!

It has been incredibly hot in the 505 lately. And I don’t know about you, but my kids and I don’t get outside in the heat of the afternoon. We focus on getting our outdoor time first thing after breakfast and again in the evenings when it’s cooler.

As summer sun and fun comes to a close, it’s time to look forward to a new school year. Each year is much like the last for those of us with school-age kiddos: early mornings, backpacks stuffed with fresh pencils and notebooks, and coffee. Lots of coffee. But what about those who are doing this for the first time?

“Really mom, ANOTHER sandwich for lunch?” I have heard this from my kids so many times, and I am sure you have too! It is challenging to come up with new lunch ideas for my kids. Not only do you have to consider what your child enjoys eating, but you also have to consider the time they have to eat.

A couple of days into the new year, it hit me like a ton of bricks. This is going to be a big year for our little family. My 5-year-old daughter will start kindergarten this fall, and my 2.5-year-old (who turns 3 this summer) will start his first year in preschool.