I am a cheerleading coach. In fact, coaching cheerleading has taken up the last decade of my life. It has seen me through my early twenties while I was trying to figure out womanhood. Coaching has seen me through...
Being modern-day moms is hard, amIright?
"You are working while someone else watches your kids? I could never do that." This is a common reaction that working moms get.
"It must be nice to have a husband who makes enough money...
My husband recently showed me some research which detailed the benefits of unplugging from your electronic devices once a week.
I was dubious at first, but we decided to give it a try. We established that we would do no...
Naomi Osaka-- I hear you and I applaud you.
Recently, tennis sensation Naomi Osaka has been in the limelight-- not for her skills on the court, but for her skills off the court. In May, Naomi courageously chose to cancel...
I grew up in a home where THAT wasn't allowed.
My sisters and I wore dresses to school because pants weren't allowed. We learned to fight using only our eyes because raising our voices was not allowed. Tattoos were not...
Before my husband and I got married, we decided we would use gentle parenting techniques on our kids. After I had our twins, I have come to appreciate the benefits of gentle parenting. For parents that are not familiar...
Hi, my name is Vanessa. I'm a mother of three. And I have a productivity addiction.
Even though it was nearly twelve years ago, I can remember my first day home alone with my oldest baby so clearly. My husband...
Before you read this list, I feel the need to make sure you know that I'm not a Scrooge. I really do love this time of year. Everything feels a little more magical and a little more special. I...
At a 35-week ultra sound they found a tumor on my baby's spine. I went to a maternal and fetal medicine specialist where it was measured, discussed, and diagnosed: a teratoma. It was benign, but it would have to...
Since moving into our new home, I've painted six rooms in six months, by myself. That might seem like a daunting task, and it definitely was, but I discovered something that made it actually fun: podcasts.
Podcasts are my new...
Hello fellow mamas of Albuquerque! I am so excited to join the Albuquerque Mom’s Blog family as the Sponsorship Coordinator. I can’t wait to help grow our Mom Blog community and introduce you all to the amazing businesses of...
I've been struggling with discontentment lately--in all the things. I've found reasons to be unhappy with my community, my neighbors, my friends, my family, my husband, and myself. I've even been discontent about the weather which is dumb. Because...
When I reflect on the past year, I remember spending a lot of it worked up--over everything.
Our 2018 was about adjusting to a new baby, moving, and welcoming good changes with my husband’s job. All of these things were...
Hey hey, Albuquerque mamas! My name is Karen Francis. And I'm one of your new Albuquerque Moms Blog contributors. I love all things health and fitness, taking too many photos of my kids, shopping at the black hole that...
In + Around ABQ
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...
