Elizabeth Janiors
Elizabeth was born and raised in New Mexico. She grew up primarily in the mountains east of Albuquerque, but she has also lived in Albuquerque and Los Lunas. She and her husband, Timothy of 16 years, have five children. Oldest born in 2010 and youngest in 2022! Her immediate family is Hispanic and Navajo. She is thankful for the opportunity to homeschool. Her hobbies include thrifting and more recently she is getting into embroidery. Her family loves to travel but are always thankful to return to NM! If she is not hiking, in God's beautiful creation, she is wishing she could be! Follow Elizabeth on Instagram.
My Pregnancy Over 40: The Twists and Turns (Part 2)
In Part 1, I shared some of the concerns I had and the lessons I learned in my Advanced Maternal Age (AMA) pregnancy. During...
Albuquerque Moving Guide: East Mountains
I’m a “mountain girl,” having had the privilege of growing up in the mountains east of Albuquerque, called the “East Mountains.” I’ve lived in...
My Pregnancy Over 40: What I’ve Learned (Part 1)
You may have heard the term "Geriatric Pregnancy"? Interestingly, it's now called "Advanced Maternal Age" (AMA). I guess that does sound better, but I...
Pursue Your Passions, Mama! :: Tips & Ideas
As mothers, we often put our interests aside to care for our little ones. This is a good and normal thing. But I do...
Tijeras Bio-Zone Sensory Trail Opens :: An Outdoor Experience for All
Go check out the Sensory Trail at the Tijeras Bio-Zone Center! It's located off of Central Avenue/Route 66, just east of Tramway at 15600...
ABCs of Homeschooling + Our “Whys”
First Generation Homeschool Family
My husband and I are first-generation homeschooling parents. We both grew up attending public schools. Before getting married, we discussed many...
Pregnancy Over 40: Unplanned C-Section & NICU Takeaways (Part 3)
Please check out Parts 1 and 2 of my Pregnancy Over 40 series.
Even though this was my fifth baby, it was my first experience...
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Remembering a Best Friend for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Loving. Giving. People-Person. Fun. Unstoppable. Thoughtful. Kind.
Jayme Lease was one of our best friends. She had a fervor for living each day to its...
Should Bad Attitudes and Behavior Change Our Plans?
This post is inspired by a recent real-life event!
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The ABCs of Homebirth
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