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
Selfish Resolutions for the New Year
It’s that time again. A new year is before us, and we think of all the terrific things we want to accomplish: get organized, lose weight, exercise more...resolutions we spout in January and then...
Giving Presence and Presents
Ah, the joys of Christmas shopping. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all of the crazy shopping days from Thanksgiving to Christmas put a big dent in my holiday joy. I love giving just the...
One Mom’s View of Advanced Maternal Age
When I found out I was pregnant, one of my oldest friends—and I mean that as longest, not old, so we don’t get confused—told me I was considered “Advanced Maternal Age.” She learned this...
San Antonio on My Mind
San Antonio, you've been on my mind.
It started a few weeks ago when I came across a San Antonio bracelet. I don’t consider myself a huge San Antonio cheerleader, but something pushed me to...
Head North for New Adventures in New Braunfels
Fall, schmall. We live in Texas, so rather than crisp air and colorful leaves crunching beneath our feet, fall means the weather is still warm, meaning outdoor adventures are still possible, though sometimes it’s...
Keep It Simple and Have Some Dirty Fun
I don’t know about you, but I don’t remember my mother planning out the perfect summer, hunting for just the right camps or running us to a different activity every day. Sure, there were...
Getting Batty This Summer
It’s hot, you’ve done everything on your summer bucket list, and the kids are driving you batty. So why not load up the car and spend an evening with real bats?!
Some people make it...
The Art of Summer: Museums in San Antonio
If summer is melting your sanity and you’ve run out of ideas on what you can do to escape the house and the heat—and the incessant whining of “I’m bored!”—make an artful escape to...
Hit the Trail!: Parks, Natural Areas, and Green Spaces in San Antonio
One of my favorite things about San Antonio is that while we’re the seventh largest city in the United States, it never feels that way. You constantly run into people you know, or people...
Gettin’ Your Jam On With Children’s Movie Soundtracks
Music is one of those things: it can pick you up, bring you down, remind you of people or places or events, or it can get stuck in your head and drive you insane....
Deals, Discounts, and Special Offers Say Thank You to Our Military Families
Armed Forces Day is this Saturday, May 21. I think that day carries more meaning here in "Military City, U.S.A." One of the things I appreciate most about San Antonio is how our city...
Go On Safari in San Antonio: Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Happy Texas Giraffe Day!
No idea how to celebrate? Our giraffe-lovin’ neighbors at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch have a few tall ideas.
The ranch, covering more than 450 acres, is home to more than 500 animals...
Give Like a Mom: Give Big to The Big Give S.A.
No one gives more, or gives bigger, than moms. We give to our littles, their schools, their teams, our churches, our spouses, our co-workers, and our friends. We give until we think we can’t...
Building a Summer Reading Library One Warehouse Sale At a Time
Summer is just around the corner, and while it brings a lot of outdoor time, it also means that we'll be indoors hiding from the sun and heat at some point. And we'll be...