Anna
I was born and raised in Houston, but I got to S.A. as fast as I could. I'm staying here for the tacos, the parades, the hill country, and the caring people. This city only has cedar fever to keep us from being too perfect.
I'm momma to a strong willed girl, an adventure loving boy, and a rescue mutt. Wifey to a man working in the oil field. Don't mistake me for Laura Ingalls, but I do love homeschooling, baking, candle making, nature exploring, coffee sipping, and photo taking.
Favorite Restaurant: Bird Bakery (cake and pies, duh!)
Favorite Landmark: Hemisfair Park
Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Cascarones
Homeschool Days in San Antonio
Hello, homeschooling mamas!
I, too, am one of you! I began homeschooling my daughter last year (continued prayers are welcome). Little by little I've been discovering "Homeschool Day" gems around the city, and it left...
The Highlight Reel Isn’t the Real Deal
“You’re such a great mom!” A compliment, one that I crave the most, slid into my direct messages after I shared a clip of my daughter and I making slime together.
“I always wished...
10 Easy Ways to Be Healthier This Summer
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How My Sister Brought Back My Mom When I Needed Her Most
About 26 years ago, my mom began an embroidery project. It wasn’t intended for me, but for my younger brother. I don’t know how the sewing kit came into her possession. I don’t recall...
The Bliss of an Unbusy Life
Snowballing. Spiraling. Treading water, while barely keeping my head up. Running, without a chance to catch my breath.
That is how many of my days as a mother feel. If I stop for only a...
Have Your Children However Far Apart You Want
About the time my daughter turned two, something odd began to happen. The general public had a lot of opinions about something that isn't their business, but I got their opinions anyway. OK, that...
How to Prepare a Child for Losing a Loved One
As my mom's cancer progressed, it started sinking in that I would have to prepare my three-year-old for “Mimi’s” death. Death is not an easy thing for anyone to understand, much less a small...
The Hills and Valleys of the First 20 Days Postpartum
Our brains have a lovely way of blocking out the most difficult parts of pregnancy, childbirth, and/or the terrible twos. It's funny how easy it is to look back at the past with rose-colored...
How to Heal a Boo-Boo: A Mom’s Guide To “Emergencies”
Daughter: "Mom! Come quick!"
Me:
Daughter: "It's an EMERGENCY!"
Me:
I should be more grateful that not once have these urgent calls resulted in discovering an actual emergency. Truly, the best thing that COULD happen from...
20 Subtle Ways to Let Your Holiday Guests Know Their Stay Is Over
Some holiday guests bring the party with them. Their presence brings so much warmth and happiness along with it, that we don't want them to leave. There are many festive ways to entice your...
“Do You Know Why?”: Helping Children to Understand the “Why” of Rules
My 15th birthday party was about as rockin' as any low-budget birthday party could be. My crush was there, which was my main requirement, plenty of friends showed up, so I felt pretty cool...
A Single Mom in the ’60s: An Interview with My Grandma
Some days, when being a mom has run me through the ringer, I go to bed hoping I'm doing OK. Am I nailing it? Screwing it up? But many moms have come out on...
25 Simple Ways To Go Green
The list of things I can feel guilt about in my own home seems to be never-ending. Is anyone else all aboard the mom guilt train? Something that's been weighing extra heavy on me,...
One Workout at a Time: Sticking to My Resolutions
It’s April. I’ve stuck to my New Year's resolution, and I’m still going to the gym. Thanks for checking in! While you're here, could you compliment my biceps? Don’t they look toned? Am I...