Christy Swaringen
One Starfish Ministry {Non-Profit Spotlight}
May is National Foster Care Month, and as a blog focused on moms in the Rio Grande Valley, we wanted to highlight a non-profit...
Child Abuse Prevention: These Things Just Shouldn’t Be True
Child abuse. Wait...what? That topic of conversation didn't come up at your last playdate?
Severe neglect. Hmm? You mean when I let my littles watch...
Dr. Seuss: Using Rhythm and Rhyme to Make Reading Fun
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! I mean, for reals, where did he come up with this stuff? His characters are crazy and the stories are...
Dare for Different: A Reflection for MLK Day
Racism. It's an ugly word. It makes me kind of uncomfortable just typing it. So much so that I've procrastinated writing this post too...
Take me Back to the Toddler Days
I'm dead serious. Take me back to the toddler days. Not as a mom of toddlers. I want to actually be a toddler again.
My...
Waiting: One of the Biggest Parts of Adoption
Just over two years ago, our family experienced the blessing of a finalized adoption.
Our sweet little one had already been a part of...
An Honest Look at #MomFail
At a recent MOPS meeting, we played a little ice breaker called "Mom Guilt Bingo." Our cards were filled with things we don't brag...
Keeping It Clean: Why is this so hard?
A clean house. It shouldn't be that hard, right? Think again. I've seen those cleaning schedules on Pinterest, and honestly, they overwhelm me. I'm mentally...
Birthday without a Party?
I have a confession to make...I didn't throw my kids a birthday party this year. Come to think of it, I didn't throw them a party last year either.
#momfail
The Instagram (Un)worthy Side of Vacation
Ah, summer vacation. I love it. It brings with it the hope of relaxation and rest amidst a life full of chaos and craziness....












