I strongly believe that in order to be the best , you have to take care of yourself. How can you expect to be this amazing woman when your glass is empty? Honestly, maybe it's so empty that you...
Grocery bills can add up when you are buying fresh fruit and vegetables that are not in season. It can get expensive because fruit and veggies that are not in season are outsourced from places that can grow them....
When I started my Masters Program in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling, I was encouraged to go to therapy. They also encouraged working on yourself and taking care of yourself.
This all makes sense. By taking a deeper look...
Pregnancy is hard. The postpartum period is hard. Parenting in general is hard. But it is also one of the most rewarding experiences in the world. I am extremely thankful to have given birth to three beautiful babies. Two...
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...
My five-year-old recently asked me if I was having another baby. (I'm not.)
Better he than a stranger or a friend, right?
I decided right then and there, it was time to get back to the gym. It was time to...
We all know we should probably drink more water, especially in our dry New Mexico climate. Not only does staying hydrated keep our bodies healthy, but it keeps our skin clear and hair shiny (and who doesn't want that?)....
Do you ever have trouble going to sleep?
I do. Constantly.
Here are the best narratives I tell myself for not going to sleep at a decent hour.
The things for today are all done. So I should stay awake and...
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...
See part 1 of this story here.
Developing a tumor in my spine threw a monkey wrench into my plans. Many of the things I had loved to do as a mom had gotten harder or impossible, at least for...
February is National Children's Dental Health Month.
Oral health is an important topic for all parents. We want our kids to have healthy teeth and to learn good hygiene habits at a young age, so when their adult teeth come...
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? We are smack dab in the middle of cold and flu season. So what's a mom to do to keep herself and her kiddos healthy? Try the following four nutrition tips...
Well, it feels like winter has finally arrived and we are in for some chilly days and nights in New Mexico. We all will be cranking up the heat to keep our families warm this winter. With these colder...
For many of us, shorter daylight hours and cooler temps can lead to a case of the winter blues or even seasonal affective disorder (SAD). But we don't just have to accept feeling down every winter. There are some...
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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...
