Vannie
Vannie is the proud momma to a beautiful one year old daughter, Ellie. She was born in Houston but raised in McAllen. She loves gardenias, reading, traveling, beaches and attempting to craft. She is constantly working on personal development. She is currently an officer of the Metro Toastmasters Club in McAllen and taking a sewing class. She works for an independent pharmacy in Edinburg but dreams of one day owning her own business.
Thanksgiving Garland :: A DIY Project for You and your Little Ones
Now that my toddler is old enough to comprehend holidays, I've been having fun decorating the "holiday window". For Halloween, the holiday window was decorated with spooky (or as my daughter says "pookie") purple...
No Mayo Chicken Salad
Mayonnaise was never allowed in our house. Growing up, my mom was/is allergic to mayonnaise so there was never any need for us to have it. As a child, I wouldn’t say I missed...
Taking a Little “Me” Time
I remember the “old” me…Back in the old days, I used to have my hair trimmed every three to four months, I’d have a mani/pedi done every two weeks, I used to have my...
Baby’s Quiet Book :: DIY Project
I wouldn’t call myself crafty, but I can use scissors, glue and on really good days I can bust out a needle and thread and make a homemade project. Over the summer, I was...
Flip Baby Flip!
When I was pregnant, I envisioned the perfect blissful natural delivery. My precious baby girl had other plans. I had a very complicated pregnancy that required bed rest, three liters of water per day,...
Lactation Cookies
As a new mother, breastfeeding was a completely different experience for me.
I was told about the cracking, flaking and general pain that is sometimes associated with breastfeeding, however I hadn’t planned on my milk...
ABC’s of RGV Summer
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Art! Whether you decide to tackle a Pinterest inspired craft or go to a local art class, creating art is always fun.
Archery Camp! Point Blank offers archery camps Monday through Friday from 9am -12pm. ...
Beat the RGV Heat
All of us RGV mommas have recently experienced the sweltering heat. I felt like I was melting each time I got in my car, so I can only imagine how my daughter felt in...
DIY – Cinco de Mayo Maracas
I’ve always enjoyed crafting. That doesn’t necessarily mean I’m very good at it or that all my attempts are successful. I’ve had many “Pinterest Fails” in my day. I love crafting because it lets...