Note: When this blog post was written, person-first language was the generally preferred convention for speaking about autism. We realize that terminology changes over time and there is current discussion and advocacy for the use of identity-first language. At...
Ahhhh, pregnancy. The first time around it was all fun and games until the dreaded glucose test at 28 weeks came back abnormal. Then I got to do it again a week or so later and got the confirmation...
Hey Momma! Yeah, you scrolling through your phone ignoring the dishes and waiting on coffee to brew. Don't stop the invite. It's easy to give up reaching out to your mom tribe, especially when you feel you're the only one...
We just sat there and cried . . . in the booth at Chili’s . . . both of us . . . just flat out weeping. Our waiter came to check on us. We must have looked so...
Windows connect people. They connect those inside to life outside. They connect those outside to life inside. And they can reflect the lives of those inside with beauty and laughter. And if windows connect us, then sidewalks are the...
I've been a constant presence at my local nail salon for the past six years. I go in every few weeks for a gel manicure. I have a favorite technician who I will text whenever I need an appointment....
Last summer we brought home six babies. They were soft, fuzzy, and oh so adorable. These babies grew up and still have the cutest fuzzy bottoms and give us eggs every day. Our whole family has fallen for our...
I had a two-hour drive ahead of me. A part of me wanted to speed home. But the other part didn't want the drive to end. At one point, I began to lie to myself that everything was going...
It’s been brewing for quite some time, these “feeling overwhelmed” emotions, and it is getting worse.
You see, I’m in the mental health profession. I’ve been training to be a therapist for a while. I’m very close to the end...
Seeing your loved one struggle with addiction, whether it be drugs or alcohol, can be very challenging. Loving them but also watching their addiction take so much power over their minds and body can bring pain and fear.
I have...
My husband has always been fully on-board with all of my eco-friendly efforts. He's all for recycling as much as possible and reducing our carbon footprint.
But everyone has a limit!
I've always been environmentally conscious. It's how I was...
At the six-month mark of my first and only pregnancy, I switched from working at the office to working from home. As a single mom, I knew my non-working hours would be tremendously precious once my baby arrived. Working...
I like to think that I maintain a calm and cool exterior at all times, but my three-year-old daughter would disagree. When she recognizes that I'm feeling overstimulated and frazzled, she brings me a fist-sized trinket to put inside...
Is anyone else having a hard time believing that it's already April? April feels like the unofficial start to spring, a fresh start, and a clean slate! I don't know about you, but I am so excited for all...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to Patio Dining in the Albuquerque Area
Nothing is quite as lovely during nice weather than dining on the patio. Luckily for us, Albuquerque is full of some of the most...
