Amy
Amy Lynn is a divorced mama of four kids and dog mom to two. She’s lived in San Antonio for over 20 years and has a degree in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Previously a program director at a local literary arts nonprofit, she began blogging as a creative outlet when she became a stay-at-home mom. Now a digital media consultant and writer, Amy is the founder of The Dog Guide and The Dog Guide San Antonio. Favorite Restaurant: Clementine Favorite Landmark: Hays Street Bridge Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Cascarones
From Stay-At-Home Mom to Single Working Mom
OK, life threw us a curveball. Our partnerships ended, and we’ve found ourselves needing to be the breadwinner for our households. It’s scary as heck. Not only are we recovering from heartache, but we’ve...
Ode to the Messy Mom
I have always had a love-hate relationship with cleaning my home, as we all do. But it can be especially challenging for those of us who are not naturally inclined to knowing just where...
Hanging Up the Holiday Hustle
There are some years when I have been on top of it all for the holidays: Cookies baked, gifts bought and wrapped before Black Friday, Christmas cards meticulously designed and addressed, fresh Christmas tree...
Five Fears Every Single Mama Faces
Whether you’re divorced, in the process of divorcing, or were never married as a mother to begin with, chances are you know what it’s like to fear the future. And I'd be willing to...
Top 10 Kid-Friendly Geocache Spots in San Antonio
I started geocaching with my kids a couple years ago during a brief go at homeschooling. We’ve continued tracking down caches since then, and it’s the perfect way to add an extra dose of...
When Your Youngest is Starting Kindergarten
My baby turned five just the other week, and she’ll be starting Kindergarten in just a matter of days. I remember how bittersweet it was celebrating the last first birthday with my four kids....
10 Single Mom Survival Tips for Schlitterbahn
I’ve done my share of flying solo at events and activities with my four kids. The zoo, movies, parks, parades, festivals, museums...I’ve got all those under my belt. But the idea of taking them...
The Crafter’s Kids Don’t Do Crafts
I don’t remember doing a single craft project with my mom growing up. Maybe my memory is faulty, but I did love making things. I made foam clay food for my dolls. I wrote...