Christy Swaringen
Raised in North Carolina, Christy loves sweet tea (think watery syrup), lightning bugs, and fall leaves. After ten 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 seven years and they are much the better for it. Christy loves doing life with her husband, Caleb, and their three kids. Nate (10) is a master storyteller, Kamila (7) is a curious fireball, and Eli (4) is always close on everyone's heels.
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
RGVMB Directory Listing
Location: 600 Sunset...
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...
It’s Time for an [ All Good ] Diaper Run!
As a foster mom for nearly eight years, going on a diaper run is usually my first (and a truly essential) outing after receiving a new little one in our home.
During our time as...
A Silver Lining While Stuck at Home
The news out there is heavy. Can you feel it? Like thunderclouds that are about to explode. But, if you squint and look just right, can you see it? There's a silver lining.
Some days...
Coronavirus Outbreak: Accessing Online Educational Resources
If you're anything like me, this coronavirus outbreak caught you a little off-guard. More like, having the kids home from school for an extra week after Spring Break with the possibility of long-term distance...
Let’s Explore: McAllen Nature Center
Hey RGV Moms, we're continuing our "Let's Explore" series and highlighting some great RGV spots to visit with your kiddos. Today's stop: McAllen Nature Center.
McAllen Nature Center
RGVMB Directory Listing
Location: 4101 West Business 83, McAllen
Phone:...
Gold Medal Parenting
Do you ever feel like you've done so well at parenting that you deserve a gold medal? Or maybe a bronze? Or maybe some days, do you feel like your parenting has only earned...
10 Reflections on a Decade of Parenting
As I reflected on the coming of the year 2020 and the decade behind it, I realized that I've been parenting for 10 years! We surprised our families on Christmas 2009 (ten years ago!)...