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Notes from Jen Love and CaregivingI learned many things from my mother, Terry, including how to be a fierce advocate for those in need of medical care. Before she had children, my mom was a nurse. Her specialty and passion was caring for premature babies in the...
Note From Jen By Jen Paul Schroer Oh my gosh! Summer is coming to an end, and this back-to-school season has me stressed. Friends were waking up early and waiting in line for hours to enroll their kids in after-school care at Genoveva Chavez Community Center, only to...
Note from Jen Our “Becoming a Parent” StoryBy Jen Paul Schroer I’ve shared before with readers that I had my two kiddos a little later in life. Not by choice, but by circumstance. I got married in my early thirties, and we could not get pregnant for years. Infertility...
I am ready for a new season. I love the winter, the snow, the crisp air, the holidays, and especially the posole. But for some reason, this year I am ready for spring. I crave longer days so I can watch the sunset after I get home from work. I want to play outside...
Life-long Learning for All New Mexicans Access to a World-Class Education and a Thriving Future “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss This school year is our first year having a...
Arrivals and Departures Joy and grief as the seasons change By Jen Paul SchroerSitting in our family room with my kids one lazy Saturday morning in July, my son, Ryker, age 4, asked to speak with Narel. Through an international cultural exchange program, Narel lived...
Many people have asked me what inspired Justin and me to buy Tumbleweeds Magazine. We both have full-time jobs, aging parents, two toddlers, hobbies and volunteer commitments. Yes, like many families, we are very busy! But, I felt like something was missing for me as...
As I reflect on springtime in northern New Mexico, the uncertainty of the weather always comes to mind. The skiers and snowboarders out there dream of those last March snow days and fresh powder. Some of us can’t wait to get started on that spring planting, but we get...
