My stay-at-home-mom journey began in February 2019 when we welcomed our first daughter, Jolene. I had worked many different jobs full-time for as long as I could remember and was ready to embrace the stay-at-home mom life. The first...
We're excited to announce the opening of the ABQ Mom Shop. Stock up on your ABQ Mom merch to show off that New Mexico pride.
It just hit me one day . . .
She was making herself a sandwich with an egg. I was like, "What is happening right now?" She is actually old enough to do these things and more all on her...
Hi all, I'm Erin Rimorin.
About Me
I am a native New Mexican. Raised in Grants, New Mexico, I moved to Albuquerque eleven years ago. I graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Liberal Arts degree with concentrations in...
When it came to preparing for motherhood, I researched all the best baby gear, listened to podcasts about preparing for labor, and even read a parenting book or two. But even with this deep dive, I missed the fact...
We're excited to announce a new series entitled Albuquerque Moms Up Close & Personal. In this series, we'll be spotlighting local moms. Today we'd like to introduce you to Elizabeth Kistin Keller, Ph.D. You may know her as First...
After giving birth to my wonderful daughter, I felt different. I had so many responsibilities as a new mother. Every day I got stuck in the monotony of this new life. I always wanted to be a mother; I...
Summer is in full swing, and as you explore the many offerings of Albuquerque with your kids, it's important to remember to take care of yourself too! Here are five essentials for moms to make the most of this...
We all have pockets of times during the day, right? Have you ever noticed or looked for them?
Is it the 5 minutes you get before your kid(s) wake up?
Is it the walk to the mailbox?
Is it the time when...
***TRIGGER WARNING: This post discusses sexual assault (without any graphic descriptions). The writer shares her ongoing journey of healing from rape.***
I took nine pregnancy tests the first time I missed my period. The tests all said positive.
I was pregnant.
A...
We can hardly believe it, but ABQ Mom is turning seven!
ABQ Mom was built on the desire to provide positive, helpful, and fun content for the mothers in this city written by the people who know best . ....
Because Kindness and Grace Heal
I think we are all looking for kindness and a touch of grace in our lives right now. But what do grace and kindness even look like in this season?
In the midst of this pandemic,...
Finding pockets of self-care in the middle of a pandemic doesn't have to be extravagant.
Self-care is a phrase we moms hear constantly. Yet it still feels unattainable. But why?
When I initially think of self-care, I immediately think of privilege....
Thank you to everyone who voted in the $1000 small business grant contest for one mom business owner in New Mexico. The contest was so close, but there can only be one winner!
Congratulations to Tatiana Muse of The Inspire...
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...
