RGV Moms

Becoming a new mom was going to be an easy transition. I read the books. I consulted with friends. I thought through a million different scenarios and felt they were all thoroughly sorted out. I was wrong. On one hand, there are...

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.  Nelson Mandela We all want our child to have every advantage in life and to succeed, especially when it comes to their education.  There are approximately...

Any of you have a child who is frustratingly difficult to photograph? I mean, ALL you want is for her/him to sit still, look at the camera for TWO SECONDS and say “cheese!” with a non-fake or forced-looking smile....

As a mom to three kids, you'd think I would have the science down of growing out the "post-partum hair loss" phase of my locks.  This pregnancy was different - as none are ever identical.  With the help of...

Happy Pi Day!!! It's Pi Day, and time to celebrate... CIRCLES! That's right, Pi Day (not Pie Day), is celebrated each year on March 14th (3/14) at 1:59:26PM. Today we are celebrating with a Pi Day Link Party (lots of...

Sometimes I am amazed at these three little creatures that are frolicking and laughing and fighting and biting in front of me. My days weren't always filled with this much sunshine. There were dark days filled with anger and...

Wow! Last week I was counting down the days until Spring Break. Now two days into it I'm wondering how I will survive the week with them all home. And fighting. Thought about taking them down for a day...

First off can we get a big WOOHOO because it's finally FRIDAY!!!!! And not only is it FRIDAY, it's the Friday before SPRING BREAK! Now I'd love to say that I'm looking forward to basking in the sun, a...

A lot of people don't know this about me, but I used to own a small cafe ... Nieta Americana. It is Spanish for "American Granddaughter", because that is exactly what I am ... a Nieta Americana! And very...

Kids want to help. Kids LOVE to help. Kids need to be given opportunities to help and feel a sense of empowerment and accomplishment. My advice on kids and helping: It's okay to let the kids help, even if that means making a mess. Something that might seem...