Martha
Martha is an Albuquerque wife, Mama!, sister, and friend who enjoys coffee and doughnuting around. In her spare time, she teaches and makes up ridiculous songs while cooking dinner. She's also taken up coaching, and can often be found on the soccer pitch with a team of rambunctious boys.
It’s 2018, Ya’ll! Is This Sexism I Hear? :: A Story of a Mom...
Over the summer and into the fall, my husband and I moved our little family into a home I own with my sisters. During...
The Sex Talk :: Need I Say More?
Someone recently asked me to write about having the sex talk with my kids.
I said, "Absolutely not!"
I am not discussing sex with my seven-year-olds...
Breastfeeding Moms of Albuquerque, We Want to Hear YOUR Story!
I know there are many different ways to raise and love our children. All children are different. Their families, situations, and experiences are varied....
How I Met Your Father :: Can Our Kids Tell the Story?
It's always fun to read those cute little stories kids write about their parents. I decided to see how much my kids could tell...
Lullabies, Schmullabies! Song Suggestions from a Scatterbrained Mom
Have you ever had one of those nights when your little one(s) just will NOT go to sleep? In spite of Samuel L. Jackson's...
Infertility Awareness :: Tips for Encouraging A Friend in Need
Longing. Loneliness. Heartache. Bitterness. Rejection.
A Broken Heart.
All of those things can be a result of infertility.
The seemingly endless cycle of infertility is daunting and...
Read Across Albuquerque :: Oh The Places You’ll Go!
In honor of Read Across America day (also Dr. Seuss' birthday), I've composed a little poem inspired by the master of rhyme himself, Dr....
Valentine Thoughts for Middle School Me (Pending Time Travel Availability)
Someday in the future, when time machines are invented, these are some things I wish I could go back and say to middle-school-me as Valentine's...
Why I Choose to Join the New Mexico Women’s March
Are you planning to attend the New Mexico Women's March at Civic Plaza this weekend?
I attended the march last year, and here are the reasons...
Underwhelmed by Monotony and Routine
Sometimes I am simply underwhelmed (underwhelmed as in not impressed, not that I'm not overwhelmed like the rest of you). My life is not...
Nail Polish Protocol :: Life Lesson for Rainbow Tiger
Have you ever had one of those moments when your quiet mommy time turned into some sort of life lesson? I sometimes try to...
Smith’s ClickList: A Working Mom’s Grocery Shopping Dreams Come True
Do you hate grocery shopping as much as I do?
I feel like every time I go grocery shopping, I remove 8 years from my...
National Parks Junior Rangers :: Learning from Real Life Adventures
If you're tired of your kids' video games, you've already seen that episode of Barney and Thomas the Train one too many times (once...
May the Fourth be with You! (Or Whatever Floats Your Boat)
Today is Star Wars Day, my favorite holiday!
It’s the day when my family’s clothing choices actually fit the occasion. No one else at...
