Alejandra
Born and raised in Mexico just two hours away from San Antonio, Alejandra moved to the Alamo City in 2010 with her husband. A year later they welcomed their first son, and in 2013 she officially became a mom of two boys.
She has a degree in Communications from the University of Monterrey, and has worked as a writer and editor for both print and web media.
A classically trained pianist, Alejandra currently freelances as a copy writer and translator.
Favorite Restaurant: Palenque Grill
Favorite Landmark: The Historic Pearl
Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Fiesta de las Luminarias
Catholic Churches with Spanish Mass in San Antonio
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Quick! Pick Up Five Things—The Only Trick That (Kind of) Keeps My Home Tidy
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Grandparents Should Be Called “Niceparents”
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"Niceparents?" I asked.
“Yes! Because they are so nice!”
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Ten Things Gen Alpha Children Don’t Understand
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In Defense of Dads Who Take Long Bathroom Breaks
It is true…what they say about dads.
I have proof that even the best fathers are yet to be as selfless as a mother. You know—us moms? The martyrs?
Ask any mom of littles, and she...
After a Year of Virtual School
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We...
Después de Un Año de Clases Virtuales
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Todos sabemos que esto...
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New and Exciting Things Coming to San Antonio in 2021
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Something’s Got To Give
Not too long ago, I came across a Twitter thread that really stuck with me.
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“The key to...
I Think I’m Going To Miss This
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A few days...
Zoom Etiquette for Kids (Sort Of)
This pandemic has been going on for longer than anyone expected, and it made the world switch to a whole new reality of virtual everything.
We’ve all done it––Zoom meetings, virtual happy hours, and FaceTime...