Kristin
Kristin moved to San Antonio from Baltimore in 2006. Although she had a brief 2 year stay in Fort Worth, the margaritas, breakfast tacos and the kind souls of our residents drew her back for good. She's a third grade teacher and group fitness instructor, and single mom to Molly (2009), Sadie (2011), Daisy (dog) and Charlie (cat). When she has free time, she's either training for a half marathon or on a patio somewhere with a Titos and soda. Favorite Restaurant: Sustenio Favorite Landmark: The Pearl Brewery Favorite San Antonio Tradition: The Elf Movie parties at Alamo Drafthouse
What Teachers REALLY Want for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here: 6-10 May! Whether you are the always-organized type, or scrambling for a gift before Friday pick-up line, you are represented among the Alamo City Moms team. If you...
Schools Need to Do Better for Working Parents.
Last week, I was finally able to attend my youngest daughter's choir concert. It had already been a long day—I'd gotten up at 4:30 a.m. to work out, shuffled both kids to school, worked...
The Best (New!) Places to Work Out in San Antonio in 2022
As we roll into February, many of us are finally emerging from the haze of years of parenting through COVID. It's been years of Netlfix binges, working on Zoom, and unlimited snacking, and if...
Saying Goodbye to Santa: What to do When Your Kids Stop Believing
It's Christmas season 2021, and I'm celebrating this year with a 10-year-old and a 12-year-old. Throughout this year, I've noticed the changes in my daughters. Slowly, we've moved away from glitter and princesses and...
I Love Living in San Antonio but Hate Driving Here
In many ways, San Antonio is the best city I've ever lived in. The people are the friendliest, the culture is the most inspiring, and the food is the tastiest. But the driving? The....
How to Solo Parent With COVID
It was a Tuesday afternoon and I was sitting in one of many professional development meetings the week before school started. I cleared my throat for the 8 millionth time and attempted to suppress...
So You Just Moved to San Antonio and You Hate It…
It was July of 2006, and I stepped out of the San Antonio International airport wearing jeans and a T-shirt. Immediately, I was hit by a blast of air reminiscent of a blow dryer...
15 Places to Eat in Leon Springs
School is out, and with the increase in vaccinations and lifting of mask mandates, many of us are heading to restaurants for the first time in a while! If you are in the Leon...
Internet Dating Tips for Single Moms
So you find yourself single and ready to mingle, but you've got kids hanging off your ankles, and the last time you tried to hit up a hottie in the club it was 1995...
It’s the End of the School Year and We’re All Too Tired to Care—Teacher/Mom...
Back in 2016, I wrote a really cute post about how hard it was for me to get my one child through the last week of school as a stay-at-home mom to another child....
It’s Patio Szn: Guide to Kid-Friendly Patios in San Antonio
Spring is my favorite time of year in San Antonio. The bluebonnets are out, it's not 1000 degrees yet, and best of all, the patios are poppin'. With the decrease in COVID cases and...
Get a Grip on Your Finances, Ladies!
Of all of the humiliations I suffered when going through a divorce, realizing that I had no idea what the state of my finances were was high on the list. On the day that...
It’s the Most Uncomfortable Time of the Year: Happy Valentine’s Day
My name is Kristin and I hate Valentine's Day (hi, Kristin).
Before you write me off as a bitter divorcee, know that my hatred of V-Day started way back in elementary school when we brought...
How to Get Fit in 2021, Even During a Pandemic
If you're like most San Antonians, you're planning to trade your tamales and margs for some salads and mineral water in January. In years past, this would have probably included a new gym membership...