Victoria Mendoza
Victoria is an auntie who recently returned to El Paso to help raise her niece (2016) and nephew (2019). Originally born in El Paso, she spent thirty years in Dallas, earning degrees in Psychology and Public Administration at UT Arlington and has been building a career in public education and the nonprofit sector. She’s also enjoyed previous roles as a personal stylist and a financial counselor. Victoria is an avid reader who loves bullet journaling, crafting, and training her newly adopted German Shepherd mix, Teddy. She looks forward to learning from and connecting with the diverse mom community in the Sun City! Follow her on Instagram @whatvictoriadid.
Craft Your Creative Way to Make Any Birthday Extra Special!
My 7-year-old just turned 8, and I pulled out my paints and scissors to craft my creative way to celebrated her birthday this year. While these fun crafts pack a punch in terms of...
3 Life Lessons Learned When We Adopted a Shelter Dog
It was the Instagram post that got me. El Paso Animal Services shared photos of a goofy, medium-sized Shepherd mix (then named Genos) whose playful smile was deceiving. He wasn’t happy in the slightest....
Raging Against Aging or Growing Gray Gracefully: What To Do? (Part 1)
It’s no longer something I can avoid. I notice my gray hairs every time I look in the mirror, brush my hair, or switch between a side part and a middle part.
They're out...
Camping With Kids: My Experience at Hueco Tanks State Park
Thanks to Insights El Paso, in partnership with the Texas Outdoor Family Program, our family was chosen to enjoy a weekend trip to explore Hueco Tanks State Park. This trip came with all the...
5 Essentials for School Dress-Up Days + 3 Ways to Style Each One!
Students participating in school dress-up days can promote school spirit and build positive feelings about attending school. At the same time, it can feel overwhelming for parents to come up with ideas for each...
Surprise a Single Mom with this Handmade Gift for Mother’s Day
Single moms have been on my mind a lot lately. A single mom raised me. I have friends who are single moms. I see how lonely and exhausting it can be. With Mother’s Day...
Moving? Say Goodbye to Your Community with a Farewell Tour
Last summer, I moved back to El Paso to help my mom raise my niece and nephew. It was tough to say goodbye to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, my home for almost 30 years....