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25+ Things to Do This Fall In and Around San Antonio (2022 Edition)
Dare I put it in print and mention the cooler weather, or should I just whisper it into the air in hopes the fall weather doesn’t scare off? I could not be more thrilled...
Birthday Freebies for Your Kids!
As an event coordinator and lover of all things birthday, I was excited to update this list of birthday freebies for kids. In our family, we typically have a big bash of some sort...
Kids Eat Free (or Cheap): Restaurants in the San Antonio Area
Dining out is a treat, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Because we love you as much as we love a great bargain (especially if it involves food), we’ve compiled a list...
Fiesta® with the Family: A Guide to Kid-Friendly Events
Fiesta® is officially upon us, a little earlier this year than usual, March 31–April 10, but after a brief hiatus, and then having to move to June, the San Antonio celebration is sure to...
The Anti-Resolution
New Year's resolutions are hard. Every year I seem to begin January 1st with great ambition. I set my goals, I make my lists, I purchase all the healthy foods, and I mark THIS...
A Pandemic Perspective
The pandemic did a number on me. I didn’t even realize how deeply it affected me until I was left cleaning up the disastrous mess it made. Recently, I realized I went into survival...
The Quarantine Co-op: A Homeschooling Journey
“Homeschool your kids," they said. "It’ll be fun,” they said. Have you ever considered homeschooling your child? This time last year, three moms and I decided to embark on a homeschooling adventure with four...
Where to Stay Cool in San Antonio
Even though the first official day of summer was June 20th, the Texas heat reared its ugly head much earlier. Even after living in San Antonio for over ten years, this New Mexican mama...
Happy Hour Spots in San Antonio
As things move in the direction of a new normal, post-pandemic, the need for a good happy hour seems more prevalent than ever. I’ve always had my go-to spots but was pleasantly surprised to...
A Covidversary
This time last year I was ramping up to head to Mexico for my mom’s 60th birthday. Being one of four kids, trying to get us all in the same place at once is...
A Letter to My Firstborn
Little Man,
It’s hard to believe you’ve already been in our lives for two and a half years. It seems just yesterday we discovered our newlywed world would be changed forever when I first...
Best and Worst Gifts for Expecting Parents
Having a baby can be quite exciting. From finding out you’re pregnant, to picking out the first items on your registry, each step builds in anticipation until the day you get to hold your...
A Pregnant Quarantine
Pregnancy is a unique experience in and of itself. Your body goes through a myriad of changes, typically starting with some not-so-pleasant things such as morning sickness, headaches, breast soreness etc. Then you get...
How to Host a Drive-By Baby Shower
It’s 2020. We’re in the middle of a global pandemic, social distancing has become something we accept, because at least it’s some sort of human interaction and if you’re friends are anything like mine,...