ALBUQUERQUE I am a Mexican-American Albuquerque native, born and raised in the South Valley part of this wonderful city. If you would have told me 10 years ago that I'd still be living here with my little family, I would...
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Chores for Children

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There is so much value in giving chores to children. When my son was a year old, he learned to put his toys away; and his chores increased as he grew. That baby is now an 8 year-old that maintains a clean room and makes...
Each day I try to be mindful of how we start our day. I've heard that if you start your day in a bad mood, it will set the tone for the rest of the day. I try my...
"That kid." The one melting down in a store because he didn't get a toy he wanted or the candy she saw. Or just because you went down the wrong aisle in the store. Or the one losing it...
Albuquerque My husband and I relocated to Albuquerque in 2009.  Since I am originally from Portland, Oregon, it was quite the change! I have grown to love Albuquerque and have formed friendships that have become family here. I love the...
The sounds of laughter and tennis shoes shrieked through the somewhat empty halls of the Balloon Museum. Five-year-olds excitedly pointed to each exhibit with pure innocence and curiosity. I chaperoned a small group that wanted so badly to go to...
As a personal trainer and mom of a four-month-old, my workouts revolve around baby's nap time. I created a workout that targets all the major muscle groups. This routine utilizes the stairs in my home so it's convenient, quick and effective. It takes about...
The first time we screened The Early Show with Alax at my house, we watched the “Growing” episode in which I appear as a guest. My five-year-old looked at the woman seated on Alax’s spaceship couch and said earnestly,...
Christmas time is here! Time for decorating the house, hanging the lights, baking yummy treats, taking pictures for holiday cards, shopping for the perfect gifts, and getting into the spirit of Christmas. I enjoy all that goes into making holidays...

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