I come from a family of sweaters. We are the kind of people who sweat often, a lot and in all environments (yes, even in cold weather!) By the time I was in college, I was desperate for a...
This Is Me
Kaela Settle, The Greatest Showman Ensemble
“I am not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
'Cause we don't want your broken parts
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
...
New Mexico is such a great place for outdoor activities, but I recently tried one I hadn't before, stand-up paddle boarding. Here are a few things I learned as a total beginner.
It's...Inflatable?
I know, I was surprised to learn this...
It was a day like any other day. The hospital was abuzz with the sounds of fast moving productivity and distant beeps. My scheduled patient load for the day was pretty light. It was going to be an average...
The post is based on my personal experiences. I am not a mental health professional. As always, my thoughts and opinions are my own. Please contact a professional if you or someone you know needs help. This post is...
I recently had an enlightening Q&A with Kim Racette of Angel Touch Doula. She answered some of my #AspiringMom questions about everything from tearing to surviving postpartum (Read that post here). One question I had was about ingesting the...
Choosing a pediatrician for your child can be a daunting task.
Which one is the best fit for our family? Do you offer same-day sick appointments? What if my baby gets sick when the office is closed? Are you certified...
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...
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....
It was late November, a couple of years ago, when I developed a lump in my breast. It showed up very suddenly over the course of several days. A large, hard knot of tissue on my left side. It...
"Upon waking let your first thought be . . . thank you." Abraham-Hicks
It's upon us, the beginning of a new year. You've spent all your Christmas money purchasing the next size up in jeans from all that fruit cake....
My husband is a step counting fanatic.
I'm impressed by his commitment to reach his step goal every day. It's common to see him walk in strange places at strange times.
Me? Not so much.
I'd rather count cookies than steps.
But being...
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...
Not long after my beautiful daughter was born, I realized that caring for her would be only one piece of my parenting journey. I would also be constantly battling "mom shame" for the foreseeable future.
I joined countless parenting groups...
In + Around ABQ
2024 Summer Park Hops :: A Series of Summer Play Dates
School is out, and summer is here. Therefore, it's the perfect time to get outside and make new friends! We'd love for you to...
