In + Around the RGV

It's warming up outside! That means that summer is on the way and school is almost out. What will your children be doing to pass the time? What better time for kids to learn a new hobby or sport? I...

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely LOVE brunch! It’s the perfect meal – not too early, not too late and you can get a combination of breakfast or lunch foods at that magical time of day…and hey...

Looking for cool stuff to do with the family in the Upper Valley, in the evening out of the heat? I highly recommend that you check out the Sunset Live: Outdoor Concert Series in McAllen. The next one is Saturday,...

Do you want to write for Rio Grande Valley Moms Blog? We will be adding to our group of regular contributors and we’re looking for fresh, local voices to join our team! This is a volunteer position, but there are...

If you are not, let me tell you, it is a-maz-ing. There are more than 3,900 MOPS groups meeting across the United States and in 35 countries around the world. Luckily, we have a (large) group in McAllen! Yay! MOPS=...

In response to the interest in our initial Kids Eat Free post, we have put together a one-page PRINTABLE that summarizes all of our finds. Thanks for the comments and shares, and we will continue to keep this updated as...

I am by no means a food critic and I won’t describe foods with fabulous adjectives that make your mouth water. However, I am a carb loving, Italian from New York (maiden name: Procopio). I lived 18 years in...

Looking to eat out with the kids? Here are some great specials where kids eat free or at a great discount around town. We are a family with kids, and we also enjoy eating out from time to time. Every...

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...

Welcome back for Part 2 of the snow day posts! Finding my snow guy contact was a beast of an adventure. I knew there had been "snow days" in the Valley so someone was doing it. I was finding...