Tonya
Hi friends! My name is Tonya- a Midwestern girl who became a Rio Grande Valley transplant three years ago. I spent seven years as a second grade teacher. After completing my Master's in Reading and Literacy, I became a reading specialist for three years. After moving to south Texas, I became a stay-at-home mom for the first time. I've been married for ten years and we have three kids ages 9, 6, and 2. I love online shopping, Netflix, and running but nothing makes me happier than spending time with my family. Moving to the valley was a huge change but constant sunshine and great Mexican food has made it well worth it!
Get Out and Play: RGV Parks
While the rest of the country is gearing up for a freezing winter, we are just beginning to have weather cool enough to spend the entire day at the park rather than the pool....
The Thankful Tree
Developing thankful children that are full of gratitude is hard. All moms struggle with making sure their children truly appreciate all that they are given. In today's world of excess, I struggle with making...
9 Things I’m Learning About Parenting a 9 Year-Old Boy
Something happened recently that really upset me.
As I was conversing with my two boys, ages 6 and 9, about Halloween costumes, my 9 year-old informed me he no longer wanted to be a character...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This post is dedicated to three amazing moms in my life who bravely and successfully fought breast cancer; my mother, my mother-in-law, and my sister-in-law.
I was 16 the first time breast cancer affected my...
Tips for Helping Moms Survive Homework
School is in full swing which means homework is happening daily. Ugh! The struggle is real, friends. For any mom of babies and toddlers reading this, let me give you some advice- ENJOY this...
Pros and Cons of Siblings Sharing a Room
I grew up as an only child until I was 10 years old. This meant that I had a lot of time to myself in my bedroom. As a little girl with no one...
Bedtime Routines for All Ages
Ahhhh….summertime! This magical time of year includes sunny days filled with play that go well into the evening. Bedtimes for kiddos are pushed back considerably and mostly include washing the dirt, bug spray, and...
The Anxiety of Sending Our Kids to School
My first four years as a teacher were spent as a young woman with no children. In so many ways, this proved to be a huge asset because I could spend all of my...
5 Tips When Having Extended Houseguests
Three years ago we moved from the Land of Lincoln, Illinois, to the Lone Star State, Texas. This was a huge move for us as a family for many reasons. The number one reason...
Special Delivery: Little Pnuts Toy Subscription Review {Giveaway}
One of my biggest fears today as a mother is raising children who rely solely on technology for entertainment. This is surprising considering nine years ago I became a mother for the first time...