Christy Swaringen
Raised in North Carolina, Christy loves sweet tea (think watery syrup), lightning bugs, and fall leaves. After over a decade years in South Texas, she now considers herself “from the Valley,” and can’t seem to get enough of mango raspas, afternoons by the pool and, of course, botanas. Her family has ridden the roller coaster that is foster and adoptive parenting for the last eight years and they are much the better for it. Christy loves doing life with her husband, Caleb, and their four kids.
IDEA Public Schools: A Better IDEA for Education in the RGV
It all started with an IDEA. An IDEA that maybe school could be different. An IDEA that maybe the outcomes for all children could be different. An IDEA that maybe the communities that we...
RGV Gift Guide 2022: Experiences and Activities Edition
When it comes to the holidays, sometimes the best gift isn't a toy at all, but an experience! With four kids in our house, sometimes it feels the playroom (and the bedrooms, and the...
Let’s Explore: La Sal del Rey
Hey RGV Moms, we're adding more adventures to our "Let's Explore" series and highlighting some great spots in the RGV to visit with your kiddos. Today's stop: La Sal del Rey.
La Sal del Rey
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Let’s Explore: SPI Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary
Hey RGV Moms, we're adding more adventures to our "Let's Explore" series and highlighting some great spots in the RGV to visit with your kiddos. Today's stop: South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary
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What Would Daniel Tiger Say? A Mom’s Guide to Social and Emotional Learning
Kids are little humans with big emotions. Can I get an Amen?! Helping them navigate the ups and downs that childhood brings can be exhausting. But, I have a secret weapon when it comes...
5 Things (I Hope) I’m Teaching My Kids During Distance Learning
It's February...and my kids are still doing school at home via distance learning. This is my SOS call: send coffee — send me a reminder to plug in their devices — send magical fairy...
My Top 10 Quarantine Gratitude List
My 2019 self would never have believed some of the items on my 2020 Gratitude List. So much has changed this year. Nothing seems normal anymore. But there's much to be thankful for in...
Let’s Explore: National Butterfly Center
Hey RGV Moms, quarantine may have us all going a little crazy, but we know that outdoor spaces are good for our kids and good for our souls! We're adding more and adventures to...
Let’s Explore: Quinta Mazatlan
Hey RGV Moms, we're adding more adventures to our "Let's Explore" series and highlighting some great spots in the RGV to visit with your kiddos. Today's stop: Quinta Mazatlan.
Quinta Mazatlan
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Dear Teachers, Right Now, I See You
Dear Teachers,
Normally, I send my kids off to you in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. I entrust my children to you and I trust that you're doing your best. I...