Natalie
Natalie is the editor and content manager of Alamo City Moms. A proud Brit, she moved to Texas in late 2017 to be with her husband, a native San Antonian; she became a US Citizen in 2022. Their son was born in October 2020, and they are one and won! She spent the frivolous years of her early 20s pursuing a PhD in Renaissance history, living in Venice, Italy, and teaching. She pivoted into editing when she moved to the US, and joined the ACM team as a contributing writer in summer 2021. The rest, as they say, is history! Natalie lives on the north side of San Antonio with her husband, son, and their English cocker spaniel Oban. She loves searching out and sharing the best places to eat, drink coffee, and shop in San Antonio, and she’s never shy about sharing the highs - and lows - of motherhood.
Favorite Restaurant: Tardifs Brasserie Favorite Landmark:World’s Largest Cowboy Boots Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Riverwalk Christmas Lights
If Taylor Swift Albums Were San Antonio Moms
Her boyfriend may be a 2024 Super Bowl winner, but Taylor Swift is at the very top of her game.
Touring the world with her acclaimed Eras tour, lighting up TV screens on Disney+, and...
Two Sweet Bakes for The Easter Break
Ever since I was sturdy enough to stand on a chair next to my grandmother in her kitchen, I’ve loved to bake. Learning to bake cakes is one of my most enduring and fondest...
What to Wear for Bluebonnet Photos
Spring is here! And beside most of San Antonio’s highways, parkways, and pathways, bluebonnets have appeared. The state flower of Texas since 1901, the bluebonnet is so named for the distinct shape of its...
Made For Walking: Where to Buy Western Boots for All the Family in San...
As the song goes “blame it all on my roots, I showed up in boots / and ruined your black tie affair” - well, here in San Antonio, we know that boots are welcome...
Bringing Back the ‘90s: Parenting Edition
I consider myself to be incredibly lucky that I was born in 1989. Still (barely) an ‘80s babe, I experienced my childhood in the very best of all decades: the nineties.
Growing up in the...
San Antonio’s Most Romantic Restaurants
The season of love approaches, and whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with all you’ve got or think it’s a sorry excuse for an over-commercialized February holiday, you’ll find that the Alamo City always delivers on...
An Achievable Resolution? Look for Glimmers in 2024
While I am by no means against the idea of making New Year’s resolutions, for the past few years - really, since I became a mother - I simply haven’t made any.
At first, in...
What is True Adulthood? Losing Your Grandparents
I recently turned 34, and this year experienced one of the defining moments of my adult life. I lost my final surviving grandparent.
I know that, in many ways, I have been extremely fortunate...
San Antonio Experiences for Everyone on Your Christmas List
When it comes to holiday shopping, it can be daunting enough to think of things to buy for your own kids—and that’s long before family members drop the inevitable, “What do they want for...
Where to Buy Your Holiday Pie
With the holiday season just around the corner, most of us are turning our attention to two things: buying Christmas gifts and planning our Thanksgiving meal. Whether you’re hosting this year or are lucky...
Boo Baskets
If you’ve spent any time on Instagram or Tik Tok lately, you’ll know that 2023 is the year of the boo basket.
But “What’s a boo basket?” I hear you say! Just another attempt to...
A Sip of Fall: The Best Seasonal Drinks in San Antonio
While it would be nice for the weather to chill out and finally cool down, those of us who love our fall flavors will not be denied while we await this miracle! Sure, we...
The Life Changing Magic of Printing Photos
Recently, my husband was away for the week, so I decided to spend my evenings crossing off a few of the tasks that I had shelved because… well, we are in the thick of...
Kids Haircuts: Why They Matter and Where To Get Them
Getting your little one’s first haircut is a rite of passage. Suddenly your baby, be it your first or last, doesn’t look quite like a baby anymore. With just a few snips of a...