It's the most wonderful time of the year!
We had so much fun with our Halloween photo contest that we've decided to do it again - announcing the Alamo City Moms Blog's Holiday Photo Contest! We want to see...
I'm a big believer in ritual and tradition. One of my greatest joys as a wife and mother is creating and cultivating them for our little family. Early in Claudia's babyhood, I decided we needed a Christmas breakfast custom. ...
We all have our favorite holiday books to read this time of the year, from Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas to Clement Moore’s famous poem “The Night Before Christmas”. This holiday season, why not mix it up...
You slept in on Black Friday, your internet went down on Cyber Monday and here we are, three weeks until Christmas and you still haven't crossed any gifts off of your list. Have no fear - Alamo City Moms...
Check out our updated 2015 post about Where to Santa in San Antonio!
Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Papa Noel, Sinterklaas - no matter what you call him, meeting Santa Claus is a must for most kids during December. San Antonio...
One of my favorite holiday memories as a kid was loading up the car at night and driving around to look at Christmas lights. The beautiful twinkling lights, pointing the over-the-top houses, and spying Christmas trees in the windows...
The holidays are upon us and this week, ACMB will spend all week focusing on the holidays in San Antonio! We'll cover everything from the best traditions to start this year, where to catch Santa Claus, which neighborhoods have...
Many of you probably have one of these little guys hanging around your house right about now:
Allow me to introduce you to our Elf on the Shelf, "Pepperoni," so named by my daughter, Harper, when she was two.
I confess,...
Are you looking to start new Christmas traditions with your family? Everyone loves creating special holiday memories with their children, and we found a great place to do just that! Several years ago, my little blended family began what...
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'Tis the season for cookies, eggnog, and chestnuts roasting. It's also the season where you may or may not be taking a road trip to see family. I don't want to project all my own neuroses on you, but...
The holidays are here! You’re ordering pumpkin spice everything and those cinnamon-y pine cones are popping up everywhere! (Yes, cinnamon-y is a word.) I savor every single *drop* of Christmas, because before you know it, the holidays are over, and...
With Chanukah sneaking up a bit early this year, I’ve been browsing possible toy options to add to our collection. If you're just looking for toys (and it isn't a general trip to the store), here are some places...
Looking for an easy, kid-tested, momma and teacher approved recipe for something to make with your child this Thanksgiving? I have tried everything from fruit kabobs to homemade butter, and trust me, these Oatmeal Aggression Cookies are a winner....
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MTFBWY – Decoding Star Wars
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away…
Well not that long ago, and not really that far away, a youngling watched Star...
