I recently turned 34, and this year experienced one of the defining moments of my adult life. I lost my final surviving grandparent.
I know that, in many ways, I have been extremely fortunate to know my grandparents into...
Celebrate New Year's Eve and ring in the New Year at one of these kid-friendly events. Several listed below require you to book in advance, so don't wait too long… they may sell out! Did we miss something? Let...
Parents are always looking for ways to have everyone put their electronic devices away, and hang out as a family, more. Thus, family game night has made a comeback in the last decade or so. My childhood always involved...
This holiday season, I may be embracing all the festive vibes, but when it comes to decking the halls, I'm feeling a bit indifferent. The mental checklist of climbing into the attic, unboxing decorations, sorting through them, and transforming...
It’s official: the holidays have burst onto the scene. If you’re wondering how best to enjoy the holidays in San Antonio, add these sure-fire events and activities to sprinkle more fun into your season.
And if have family and friends...
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 Christmas this year?” while you’re...
The temperatures have dropped to the 70s, the lights are up on the River Walk, there are boat loads of holiday celebrations popping up around town…you know what that means, right?
IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR HANUKKAH, THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS,...
It is the most wonderful time of the year, and also the busiest season of all for moms! Between meal prepping, house decorating, and holiday shopping, kids across town are at home repeating the mantra: "I am bored!” about...
Hello, my name is Shanti and I am a chronic oversharer (it’s totally a word).
I am a big fan of therapy and modern medicine to help us deal with all life throws at us. I do not pretend my...
Whether you start celebrating Christmas early or “late”, there’s no denying that the holidays are in full swing. Cool, cloudy days, a peppermint latte, the River Walk draped in lights; it’s such an enchanting and beautiful time of year....
Challenging, depressing, difficult, disappointing, hard, stressful, a struggle, and unpleasant… these are a few of my favorite things *queue the music* that fall into my favorite phrase of “less than magical.”
The holidays can be hard for some people. If...
#ShopSATX is a sponsored post. That said, we sourced these gift ideas with a heavy emphasis on local businesses that we shop at ourselves! We encourage you to support San Antonio and shop local this holiday season!
It happens every...
"Dancing bears, painted wings, things I almost remember..." these lyrics echoed much of my childhood being that my name is the namesake of the movie in which they are sung. To me the lyrics from, "Once Upon a December,"...
At 2 years old, my oldest’s concept of money education contained three things: 1) mommy goes to work, 2) work brings money, and 3) money brings toys. It set the foundation of her understanding of the importance of money,...
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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...
