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
10 Independent Bookstores in San Antonio
While many of us pick up a book to keep us busy at the airport, or a vacation novel when we’re dashing/slowly ambling around Target, there’s really nothing like browsing at a good bookstore....
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...
Six Local Businesses to Fill Your Kids’ Easter Baskets
It’s hard to believe that spring will soon be upon us, and with it, warm weather, bluebonnets, and the the beginning of splash pad and pool season. It’s also the time to start thinking...
A Letter to Stay-at-Home Moms
Dear Stay-at-Home Mom,
I’m not sure when the shift occurred, whether it was in the lifetime of your mom or your grandma, but somewhere along the way, women stopped being “homemakers” and they started...
Nine Healthy San Antonio Eateries to Enjoy Beyond January
After almost two years of COVID, there are very few of us who didn’t see 2022 as an opportunity to turn over a new leaf and make some healthier choices. Of course, a healthy...
The First Birthday Party Debate
In these weird times, something as frivolous as a birthday party seems like an unnecessary source of worry. And yet, those of us raising babies, toddlers, and beyond also feel the weight of wanting...
11 Must-Haves for C-Section Moms
Maybe you’re having a planned C-section because your baby is breech, for medical reasons, or just because you want to. Perhaps you’re a natural worrier with a vaginal birth plan but want to feel...
Five Tips for Surviving Christmas with a Newborn
So you’ve just had a baby! Congratulations. I hope you’re doing OK and getting some (any?!) much-needed rest. You might be too sleep-deprived to have noticed it yet, but the holiday season is upon...
The Ultimate Guide to Pumpkin Spice in San Antonio
After a long summer, it’s finally fall! The heady scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger mix with sweet pumpkin in the air, which just means one thing... Pumpkin spice season is upon us....
What is a Postpartum Doula and Do I Need One?
I had an extremely medicalized, heavily monitored pregnancy and C-section, and because of that (and, you know, COVID) I never really considered the option of finding a doula to help support me at the...
The Six Best European Restaurants in San Antonio
As a proud European (pre-Brexit, at least) in San Antonio, I’ve loved finding places where I can experience a real taste of home. After almost a year living in Italy in my 20s, Italian...
Help! My Baby Has a Tongue Tie
As soon as he was born, my son seemed to absolutely love sticking out his tongue. He did it while he was sleeping, when he was awake and hungry, during tummy time... anytime he...