Martha

Martha
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Martha is an Albuquerque wife, Mama!, sister, and friend who enjoys coffee and doughnuting around. In her spare time, she teaches and makes up ridiculous songs while cooking dinner. She's also taken up coaching, and can often be found on the soccer pitch with a team of rambunctious boys.
Sexism from Albuquerque Moms Blog

It’s 2018, Ya’ll! Is This Sexism I Hear? :: A Story of a Mom...

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Over the summer and into the fall, my husband and I moved our little family into a home I own with my sisters. During a few "we're in way over our heads" remodeling jobs,...
The Sex Talk :: Need I Say More?

The Sex Talk :: Need I Say More?

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Someone recently asked me to write about having the sex talk with my kids. I said, "Absolutely not!" I am not discussing sex with my seven-year-olds or my three-year-old. In my personal opinion, they are not...

Breastfeeding Moms of Albuquerque, We Want to Hear YOUR Story!

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I know there are many different ways to raise and love our children. All children are different. Their families, situations, and experiences are varied. As moms, we get to have a huge say in...
How I Met Your Father :: Can Our Kids Tell the Story? from Albuquerque Moms Blog

How I Met Your Father :: Can Our Kids Tell the Story?

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It's always fun to read those cute little stories kids write about their parents. I decided to see how much my kids could tell me about how their father and I met. Here's how they...

Lullabies, Schmullabies! Song Suggestions from a Scatterbrained Mom

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Have you ever had one of those nights when your little one(s) just will NOT go to sleep? In spite of Samuel L. Jackson's excellent read aloud version of "Go the to Sleep"...
infertility, caperton, albuquerque moms blog

Infertility Awareness :: Tips for Encouraging A Friend in Need

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Longing. Loneliness. Heartache. Bitterness. Rejection. A Broken Heart. All of those things can be a result of infertility.  The seemingly endless cycle of infertility is daunting and terrible. Just when you think you've given up and you...
read across america, read across albuquerque, dr seuss

Read Across Albuquerque :: Oh The Places You’ll Go!

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In honor of Read Across America day (also Dr. Seuss' birthday), I've composed a little poem inspired by the master of rhyme himself, Dr. Seuss.  Oh, The Places You'll Go (in ABQ) We've many things in...

Valentine Thoughts for Middle School Me (Pending Time Travel Availability)

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Someday in the future, when time machines are invented, these are some things I wish I could go back and say to middle-school-me as Valentine's Day anxiety is building up.  #1 Mr. Right isn't like the...
women's march

Why I Choose to Join the New Mexico Women’s March

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Are you planning to attend the New Mexico Women's March at Civic Plaza this weekend? I attended the march last year, and here are the reasons I plan to attend again:  Walking through the middle of Albuquerque...
monotony of routine | Albuquerque Moms Blog

Underwhelmed by Monotony and Routine

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Sometimes I am simply underwhelmed (underwhelmed as in not impressed, not that I'm not overwhelmed like the rest of you). My life is not routine or boring, not for a second. I am a...
life lesson | Albuquerque Moms Blog

Nail Polish Protocol :: Life Lesson for Rainbow Tiger

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Have you ever had one of those moments when your quiet mommy time turned into some sort of life lesson?  I sometimes try to convey the importance of mommy having alone time in the...
working mom Clicklist | Albuquerque Moms Blog

Smith’s ClickList: A Working Mom’s Grocery Shopping Dreams Come True

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Do you hate grocery shopping as much as I do? I feel like every time I go grocery shopping, I remove 8 years from my life due to the stress it causes. First off, I'm...
national parks | Albuquerque Moms Blog

National Parks Junior Rangers :: Learning from Real Life Adventures

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If you're tired of your kids' video games, you've already seen that episode of Barney and Thomas the Train one too many times (once was way too many for me),  and you're ready to...
Darth Vader & Twins

May the Fourth be with You! (Or Whatever Floats Your Boat)

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Today is Star Wars Day, my favorite holiday!   It’s the day when my family’s clothing choices actually fit the occasion. No one else at my work site can wear Star Wars garb for 2...