And so the mom story goes...
I was out all morning with the kids. We ended up being out longer than I expected so all the snacks I packed were gone, along with the emergency applesauce in the glove box....
Summer is just around the corner which means outdoor adventures! Our family is enjoying one of our favorite local outdoor spots--the beautiful Albuquerque Botanic Garden. After I had my first baby, I was anxious to get outside in the sunshine and...
There are many types of moms and they deserve their own accolades. Here’s a few of my favorites:
Welcome, super smoothie guzzling, yoga pants wearing, jogging stroller mom. You eat, breathe, and live fitness. I am in awe of your stamina...
The other day I had a conversation with a friend who was bemoaning the fact that she would have to buy a mom suit this year. After just having her third baby, she felt like hanging her head in shame as...
One of my dearest friends often signs off of our phone calls or texts me, “Take care of you.” She knows my temptation is to take care of others before I take care of myself. I imagine that’s a...
Fill your cup first so that you can feel your best in order to give your best self to your loved ones.
We cannot give from an empty cup. Filling our cup is crucial, not selfish. Moms take on the...
Multicolor Play Dough and Ripped-Up Books
The first time my sons started grabbing different colors of play dough and smashing them together I had no idea what to do. Do I ask them to keep the colors separate? Do I...
It was my first job out of college, and it was overwhelming. I was twenty-two years old, green, fresh out of school, and scared.
The hospital’s Neonatal ICU was a place of great intensity. I can still remember the yelling...
Do you have a hard time getting your kids outside?
Or maybe you’re just not sure what to DO once you’re out there.
I have this conversation often with parents and it almost always ends the same way – parents want...
Hello! My name is Laura Belmonte. And I was born and raised in Albuquerque. My husband Alfonso and I moved away to Phoenix in 2011. But we were blessed to come back home in 2015!
Albuquerque
This is my home. I...
A few weeks ago, I ran my first 5k. I've never been a runner, but I needed a goal. Something to get me to the gym and help me shed my baby weight. I downloaded the Couch to 5K app, got...
Is anyone else having a hard time believing that it's already April? April feels like the unofficial start to spring, a fresh start, and a clean slate! I don't know about you, but I am so excited for all...
Cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and internet scams are on the rise. How can we help kids navigate the internet safely?
Since the internet has grown integral to communities worldwide, the question is not how do we help children refrain from using the...
I'm sorry if you're having a bad day. I have a little story here to help you crack a smile.
My family got two pretty cool Christmas gifts. One is the cutest puppy in the world, Scout the Beagle. The...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to Isotopes Games with Kids :: Play Ball!
Baseball is known to be America's pastime. Here in Albuquerque, it's obvious that we agree. We're lucky enough to house one of the biggest...
