Mariana
"Hi! I'm Mariana. I am a petite size Mexican from a city called Guadalajara. Almost eight years ago I arrived to San Antonio pregnant with my little girl. This city has seen my family grow to the party of six we are now.
I love being involved in my community and my children's schools have been a great platform for me to contribute. I love all things eco-friendly almost as much as I love tacos al pastor. As a communication studies major, I am drawn to literature, film, and social studies. I love dancing. Before having kids, dancing was a big part of my life. Now my husband and I get to host dancing parties in my kitchen with our four little ones. Of all the places we could have ended up living in, San Antonio, with all the Mexican influence and the friendliness of Texans, seems like the perfect fit for our family. "
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Everywhere we look we read “self-care this, and self-care that…”
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Luckily we found a private campsite that was...
Taking my Mexican Family Beyond the Shopping Mall in San Antonio
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My Best Parenting Tip
Every time I go to a public restroom with my kids, I hear myself the way I heard my mother and I repeat the words every mother knows: “Don’t touch anything!" It comes out...
Christmas Tree Tour Around San Antonio
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“Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot”—An Eco Holiday Guide
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30 Things I Learned After My 30s
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Even though I knew I...
Swimming Lessons for Kids in San Antonio
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How to Travel With Kids On an Airplane
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A Mother’s Day Gift That Speaks Her Love Language
A few years ago my mother gave me a book that was truly an eye-opener for my marriage. You probably have heard of it: The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman.
He explains that the...
The Table That Taught Me a Lesson About Motherhood
I took out a sander and just went for it.
I just wanted to get the thing done. How hard could it be?
“It’s just a table and I am more than capable,” I said to...
Where to Eat During Lent Season in and Around San Antonio
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