Habits are hard to change, especially nutrition habits. Food is so important in our lives! We eat multiple times a day and there are many decisions involving food. We often do many of the wrong things when trying to...
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...
Albuquerque Moms Blog, in partnership with Grassburger, wants to help you kickoff your health and fitness resolutions with our Jump Into January Challenge! This four-week challenge is open to all fitness levels, all ages, working moms, stay-at-home moms . ....
I am a pretty natural, holistic person. I use essential oils for just about everything, and just about everything in my house rates 0-1 on ewg.org. Once I researched the effects of candles and fragrances, I threw them all...
If someone would have told me that mothering is an extreme sport before I had children, I would have brushed it off as an exaggeration. However, that’s the exact thought that came to my mind as I did breath...
As we are racing into the new school year keeping my kids healthy and focused so they can perform well academically is a priority of mine. From kindergarteners to college students, health and learning are specifically related to how...
We are fortunate to have many practices in the Albuquerque area that specialize in the care, treatment, education, advocacy, and ongoing support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With these services, autistic children can learn valuable life skills,...
During my well-woman exam and IUD removal appointment my gynecologist felt a lump on my thyroid. One and a half months later I was sitting at the endocrinologist's. He diagnosed me with Hashimoto's. It wasn't a fun month--not terrible, but not what...
The problem with self-care? My planner is on the table with my weeks spread out in front of me. Every Wednesday and Sunday, in pen, I've written "face mask." A simple, 10-minute face mask. How often have I done this...
Skinny. That's the word that comes to mind when I see this pic.
I never had to work on being thin . . . I just was. Even after four pregnancies, I pretty much stayed at a weight I liked....
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a great time re-visit a few things when it comes to breast health.
1. This October, evaluate how well you're taking care of you.
One thing that has really hit home with me...
Here at ABQ Mom, we care about your self-care! It’s so important as moms to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Since it’s a brand new year, we want to get it started off right by focusing...
It's no secret--the world we live in can be stressful and overwhelming. Self-care has become the punch line, but how do we fit it in? The following sequence of stretches can help you get a few minutes of peace...
Fatigue and being a mom go together like peanut butter and jelly. It is true that if only you could get some more sleep, exhaustion would not be the case. Fatigue is worse when you have a small infant...
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3 Toddler-Friendly Hiking Trails the Whole Family Will Love
Toddlers. They can make or break a family outing. The best way to set your family adventure up for success is to choose locations...
