Rosalinda
Texas born, small town girl who always felt like I had lived other lives in other places. I went off to college and somehow ended up in beautiful San Antonio. I met my future husband who had lived other lives in other places. After getting married, we moved out of state. Once we had our little souvenir, we moved back to Texas with a baby boy. Later, we added a daughter to complete the family. I work full-time as a school librarian and, on occasion, find time to do a little traveling and a little sleeping.
The Pros and Cons of Your Teen’s First Job
I started working at 16 years old, and I remember my first job vividly. I worked in an office helping to make copies, file papers, and deliver coffee. It was a summer job and...
Beyond Pumpkin Spice: Warm Fall Drinks from Beyond Our Border
As the weather starts to change and we move into fall, we will see Pumpkin Spice Everything. So many of us wait for pumpkin spice lattes to hit our Starbucks menu and order up...
A Greener School Lunchbox Challenge
School is here and school lunches are definitely a thing. One thing I have decided to focus on this year is packing a greener lunchbox. Sure, I’m going to add school lunch meals to...
The Art of Doing Nothing: A Mother’s Guide
As a mother, there is so much to do. When you bring home that bundle of joy, there are so many feedings, diaper changes, clean-ups of all kinds, etc. As a mom to a...
Bookish Stops in Texas
As you travel around this summer, you might want to think about including some bookish stops along your path. There are some unique, wonderful independent bookstores and libraries (think air-conditioned!) and some fun literary...
San Antonio Summer Treats Bucket List—2021
I’m a practical girl. Sometimes too practical. I tell my children to always eat their dessert last. When we go out for a treat I usually say, “A simple ice cream cone is just...
The Dirt on Community Gardens in San Antonio
Community gardens are all around the San Antonio area. They are a great place to enjoy some nature but also to learn about gardening and provide community interaction. Usually these gardens are started by...
Books to Share Out Loud with Your Kids
I’ve always read out loud to my children, even before they were born! Later, I would read to them at bedtime. I've also always encouraged audiobooks. These were great as my children were beginning...
Exploring Public Art in San Antonio
San Antonio is a wonderful city to explore museums, musical performances, and theatre. As the pandemic has continued, it has made it more difficult to attend such venues and events. But never fear, there...
Caution Ahead! There’s A New Driver On the Road
My son had a little tricycle that I would push him around before he could peddle. Come to think of it, he was never that good at that tricycle. When it came time to...
Books to Remind Families of the Power of Gratitude
During this time in 2020, it is easy to focus on what we don’t have or what we are missing. I know there have been summer vacations that were scrapped, parties of all kinds...
Navigating the Tween Construction Zone
Tween years can be a construction zone with the need for reduced speed, maneuvering cones, twists, turns, and bumpy roads. Sometimes the lane narrows and you have take things one at a time. My...
Summer Reading Program 2020: Revamped for Our New Normal
Ice cream, staying up late, drives at dusk, watermelon, and the Summer Reading Program are my family’s summer staples. The Summer Reading Program has been part of my summer experiences since I was a...
Tips for Teens and Social Distancing
My sixteen year old son had just scheduled his driving test to get that powerful milestone of teenagers everywhere: his license. He had just gotten hired at his first job and worked one week....