Dawn
An Army brat who came to Texas for college and ultimately managed to make the Lone Star State her permanent home, Dawn became a mom “AMA” (advanced maternal age), giving her the opportunity to use a stroller vs. a walker as she navigates the world of motherhood. Her growing up way too fast native Texan loves all things Star Wars, Legos, dinosaurs and keeping his parents on their toes. When she’s not busy parenting the original strong-willed child, Dawn runs Tale to Tell Communications, a San Antonio-based PR and marketing agency. An award-winning writer, Dawn also contributes to San Antonio Woman, Rio Magazine and Texas Lifestyle Magazine. She and her family enjoy exploring all that San Antonio has to offer, going on adventures and playing tourist together as much as possible. Favorite Restaurant: Clementine
Favorite Landmark: The beauty of the River Walk, especially La Villita
Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Celebrating anything and everything with color, music and food
Chocolates, Candies, and Goodies, Oh My! Enjoy the Sweet Side of San Antonio
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Wondering where to get sweets for your sweet? (Or perhaps a gummy bear as big as your head?) Look no further! Whether you’re hunting for a tasty Valentine...
Believe the Hype: San Antonio Is Cool
We never expected to make San Antonio our home. It’s been 10 years since we moved here, a fact that astounds me. It was supposed to be just another military move, one more stop...
I Am a San Antonio Mom: Chef Elise Russ, Clementine
San Antonio’s food scene is as hot as ever, and one of the hottest restaurants on everyone’s “must” lists is Clementine, a neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal Southern and American eats in a casual setting....
Daytripping to Austin Is “Capital” Fun
It’s easy to stay close to home and enjoy all that our city has to offer, but in an effort to showcase the wide-world of Texas to our kiddo, we like to take to...
Road Trip Fun: Dinos, Sharks, NASA, and More in Houston
If you’re looking for a quick getaway, head east on I-10 and cruise to Houston. A ton of fun awaits for kiddos (and adults). What’s that you say? Houston’s large, confusing, and traffic, traffic,...
Bottling the Good: Jarring Memories to Stay Positive
Sometimes it’s hard to see the bright side. When you’ve had a rough day, it’s hard to see past the bad. Things seem to pile into a mountain of ick, especially when your world...
See the Past, Dream the Future, and Have Fun on the Museum Reach This...
School already seems far behind us, and summer days are ticking away. Three San Antonio kid favorites are featuring fabulous new exhibits to enjoy, so load up the car and check out what The...
Towering Fun Exploring Hemisfair
It looms on the horizon whenever you’re facing downtown: familiar, recognizable and welcoming. But most of us never venture to the Tower of the Americas, leaving it for the tourists and overlooking it as...
Baby Gear I Can’t Let Go of: Things I Still Use in Elementary School
We all have baby things we can’t part with: blankets that remind us of our sweet little newborns, outfits that were classic and well-loved, baby books and toys that you hope your grandchildren will...
Be Dramatic! Introducing Kids to Theater
We moms aren’t usually looking to add more drama to our lives, but comedy and music? Yes, please! So why not add some theater to your activity list? Yes, I’m talking taking kids to...
Breast Health and 3-D Mammograms: What You Need to Know
Great news for Texas women: as of January 2018, insurance providers in Texas are required to cover 3-D mammography with zero copay for women over the age of 35.
Not sure what 3-D mammography is...
Start 2018 on a Positive Note: Keep Helping
The first thing I do each morning is turn on my computer and look at news. That habit means I see a glimpse of the good, the bad, and the ugly of our world,...
Date Night, Girls Night, Family Night: First Fridays Are Anything You Want Them to...
Shopping, food, fun, and a night out of the house enjoying a really cool part of San Antonio? Yes, it exists—and it happens every month, thanks to First Fridays.
I admit, with all of the...
The Rise of the Sugar Skull: Fashion, Décor, and Celebration
Halloween is here, bringing ghosts, goblins, and skeletons to life. But in San Antonio, those skeletons are a bit more lively than your traditional Halloween spookfest. And guess what? They’re not for Halloween. Thanks...