Christy Gaurkee
Born on a frigid February morning in Florida, Christine Ortega Gaurkee entered the world. Her parents built their loving home in St. Petersburg which was supported by lifelong friends. This inspired her to become an educator and writer. Christy has been teaching for over 15 years, shaping and influences teenaged minds to think more about justice and inclusion. She enjoys jet-setting to new places whenever possible with her kind-hearted husband and sweet little girls, Lydia 7 and Vivian 5. In a beautifully busy life, Christy enjoys going to the movies, reading a good book and writing about it all.
Top 5 Summer Boredom Busters!
As moms we count the days for the school year madness to end, and at some point, in the summer we start count the days for them to start again. If you are feeling...
Packing for the Beach: Family Beach Bag Essentials
As a native Floridian heading to the beach is a necessary part of life at any time of the year! My kiddos have always loved going to the beach even when the water is...
How I Met Your Father
How I met your father is an interesting story because it happened so many years after we should have actually met.
Family Connections
In February of 1976, my mom took me to my first doctor’s visit...
What to do with your Kids’ Artwork?
My kids bring home so many treasures each and every day. Secretly tucked in their pockets may be a magic rock that can transport them to a new kingdom. This rock is otherwise known...
8 Tips for Happy Mommying
There are so many times that I find myself worried if I am doing this whole parenting thing right. I wonder if my action or inactions will cause my kids to become good adults....
Top 25 Best Family Movie Night Movies
During the school week, it is tough to slow things down and have a family meal every single night around one table. It is hard to get all the homework, projects and extra-curricular activities...
Stay at Home Date Night can be a Great Date Night
When my kids were babies, Date Night seemed easier, than it does now. Ironically, Date Night may be even more necessary than it was then. Why? Well, things are busier. Both kids have activities...
Why We Chose Private School Education
I am a Florida native. Matter of fact, I am a home-grown St. Pete girl. I was born at Bayfront Medical Center and grew up in South St. Pete. In many ways, I had...
Story Keepers: Ways to Store Memories in the Year to Come
My daughters’ have a book of Aesop Fables. Their grandparents gave it to them. It is a pop-up book and each page the characters come alive. The tortoise creeps by the unaware sleeping hare....
A Kid Friendly, Thanks Filled Thanksgiving
Hands down, my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I now look forward to a kid friendly, thanks filled Thanksgiving each year. I reached this conclusion at some point in my mid-twenties. That's when I realized...