Natalie
Natalie is a proud Brit, but moved to Texas at the end of 2017 to be with her husband, a native San Antonian. Their son was born in late October 2020, so her entire experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum has been under the cloud of Covid-19. She spent the frivolous years of her early 20s pursuing a PhD in Renaissance history, living in Venice, Italy, and teaching students. She pivoted into editing when she moved to the US, but currently has her academic pursuits on hold while she focuses on her son. Despite being in San Antonio for a few years now, she still considers herself a newbie. She loves to find out more about the history and culture of the city, explore new places, and find local businesses to support. A fastidious researcher and lover of lists, she’s always excited to share her finds and experiences with others.
Favorite Restaurant: Dough Favorite Landmark: World’s Largest Cowboy Boots Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Riverwalk Christmas Lights
Five Reasons to Join the SA Botanical Garden This Summer
I’ll admit that I’d lived in San Antonio for five years before venturing to the city’s botanical garden for the first time, which I now know to be a real oversight.
Located at 555 Funston...
If Taylor Swift Albums Were San Antonio Moms
Taylor Swift is having a moment.
As her hotly anticipated Eras tour began, those lucky enough to have tickets contemplated which era they would dress as, how her style has changed, and whether their...
Help! My Toddler Has a Speech Delay
A couple of years ago I poured my heart into an article I wrote called “Help! My Baby Has a Tongue Tie.” It was really important to me to encourage others to advocate for...
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...
Seven Parenting Tips From Bluey
If you haven’t yet watched Bluey, the heartwarming Australian show for preschoolers (and their parents), then it’s likely you’ve been living under some kind of stone. Premiered in October 2018 and now into its...
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...
20 Questions with ACM Team Member Natalie Seale
Hello! I’d like to say I’m still a new member of ACM, but it turns out it’s been well over a year since I joined as a contributor! Time sure does fly when you’re...
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...
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, as we wait for this miracle, those of us who love our fall flavors just won’t be denied! Sure,...
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Estate Planning
I think it’s pretty safe to say that having children brings about a monumental change in the way we think about—and prepare for—the future. Though we don’t want to imagine our kids having to...
Navigating Mother’s Day Out
Whether you’ve been a stay-at-home mom or you’ve been back to work with help from family members, sitters, or a regular nanny, reading this probably means that the time has come for you to...
Five Local Charcuterie Companies to Make Your Next Party Pop
It’s perhaps unsurprising that the generation who took Lunchables to school has grown up to love a charcuterie board. But is there really anything better? Whether it’s a cozy date night for two at...
Hanging On To Who You Are: Life as an Expat
The first weekend of June was a historic one in the United Kingdom: people came together to drink tea and eat sandwiches in the streets, they waved flags and marveled at spectacular flyovers, mixed...
The Ultimate Guide to Ice Cream in San Antonio
As temperatures climb, it’s time to seek solace in the cool embrace of the freezer. The freezer in a shop serving ice cream, to be more precise!
Whether you’re looking to cool down after...