Emily
Emily lives in the hill country with her husband of over a decade, two young children and an array of animals. Texas has always been home but she loves to escape it( and the heat) frequently. Road trips were the excuse to buy a minivan, even though she still cannot park it in the lines. Emily is passionate about keeping our planet clean and it’s citizens happy, and instilling these values to her children. Happiness for herself is eating good food, playing games and quiet time to read, or at least go to the bathroom alone. Favorite Restaurant: Cured at The Pearl
Favorite Landmark: The Zoo Train at Brackenridge Park
Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Fiesta Art Fair
Tips for a Successful Family Beach Trip
Getaways to the beach are year-round for our family due to the relatively mild temperatures, but once May comes along, trips to the cool water are a complete necessity. Before having kids, my husband...
Dear Scale: It Is Over
For as long as I can remember, I have been in a toxic relationship with my scale. For the better part of my “adulthood” I have measured more than a number on its digital...
After The Storm
As our local community continues to heal from the monumental weather event last month, with a combination of feelings of anger, sadness, and disbelief I find myself deep in the waters of gratitude for...
Enjoy a Local Day Trip to Old Town Helotes
As a Helotes native, twice removed and back forever, I have grown quite fond of our revival and eclectic charm that once was. The traffic grows and the people crowd but Old Town Helotes...
Come Up for Air
The holiday season is officially upon us, pumpkin spice is battling it out with peppermint mocha, and kids are on a constant sugar high. Hallmark is rewarding us with binge-worthy feel-good movies, and shoes...
Celebrating All the Days
In a year where the only certain thing is uncertainty, finding a sense of togetherness is our saving grace. In these times, I have found joy in the unexpected, the moments I have laughed...
A Mom’s Guide to Breastfeeding
As expectant moms, we put a tremendous amount of work in the preparation of all things motherhood. We work on nurseries, birth plans, prenatal and postnatal care and picking out the cutest outfits for...
Virtual Social Hours Are Not My Thing and That’s Okay
Between work conferences, volunteer board meetings, and distance learning, I am simply and unapologetically done with looking at anyone over a computer screen.
At first, when it seemed as though everyone and every group was...
National Friendship Day
Fifteen years ago, I met the love of my life and twelve years ago, I got to marry him. Truth is, though, that at the time, I already had three soul mates. Three people...
Test Proof Summer Road-Trip Advice
The summer road trip may look a little different this year and it may be on roads less traveled but near or far, I have compiled my tips on making the most of it....
Random Acts of Kindness with a Touch of Social Distancing
As communities come together, celebrating life, love, and gratitude as one, acts of kindness are more important now than ever. Below is a random list of ideas that can be done while safely practicing...
Enjoy The Baby Years
During most of our early days as parents, we basically transcend from one day into the next like a slow moving hippo playing in the mud. The light is dark at the end of...
Marriage in Quarantine
As we navigate through these next few weeks, our new routines as a family are and will be constantly changing. We have gotten used to each other, REALLY used to each other. The space...
5 Wheelchair Friendly Spots for Family Fun in San Antonio
Living in San Antonio means that we are blessed with perfect weather for adventurous and fun family outings year-round. Our family, just like thousands in San Antonio, rely on local destinations that are accessible...