Alamo City Moms

When people see my kiddo eat, they always get surprised. Why? He is not a typical preschooler with his appetite. He doesn't like fries, mashed potatoes, or macaroni.  Instead, he has a taste for foods like teriyaki and broccoli. ...

The thing about having babies is that you get presents...which is wonderful!  But as my dear mother always taught me, nothing says thank you like a handwritten note.  Add that special touch by ordering personalized stationary from Simplicity Papers...

My family and I were recently invited out to experience Enchanted Springs Ranch. This old west "theme park" located in Boerne, is a fun family outing. This hidden old west town breaks from the traditional San Antonio summer outing and...

I have a soft spot in my heart for anything embroidered or monogrammed, so you can imagine my excitement when I found Bella Ragazzi. Delaine Mowad is a stay at home mom to two children and operates her business...

Unless you have been living in Siberia for the last week, I’m sure you know all about the royal birth. With all of this royal fever in the air, coupled with the fact that with my three year old...

My step-kids are in elementary school and well past the afternoon nap age.  It’s a welcome break to get stuff done around the house when they are occupying themselves with their electronics. Dude got the newest iPod Touch last Christmas and...

Last week Alamo City Moms Blog had the opportunity to celebrate the Grand Opening of San Antonio's Brain Balance Achievement Center. This new resource, brought here by local momtrenpreneur Amanda Petter, is part of a network of centers designed...

Military Spouses face a unique challenge in the already demanding job of being Mom. We all know that this job requires a lot of time, patience, love, sweat, and well, this list could go on. Military spouses are often...

Looking for more about great parks in San Antonio? Check out our updated guide! The Best Parks in San Antonio Hardberger:  it's the crown jewel of the San Antonio park system.  So much to do!  Such natural beauty!  If San Antonio...

The first time I traveled with Jack was when he was six weeks old.  In my sleep deprived state of mind, I booked a ticket for the two of us to visit my family in New Orleans. I then...

With Texas summers being so extreme in the heat department, it's important to be able to stay cool with your kiddos. Yep, not only do we have to worry about summer boredom, but we also have to worry about...

Dear First Time Moms, There’s something happening, and it’s beginning to be a real problem. Here’s the trouble, my tired friends – magazines, baby books, that $5 app that I did love but that hinted at my maternal deficiencies, or perhaps...

I'm such a huge fan of farmers markets. The hubbs and I ensure that our family has an all natural, fresh & healthy diet so farmers markets are right up our alley! My favorite one here in town is...

One thing I love about San Antonio is that it is SO family friendly!  There are countless restaurants that welcome children and offer the hustle and bustle to drown out your child's hunger screams as you wait for your...