This might just be the easiest party we’ve ever hosted.
My son turned 12 earlier this year, and crummy weather foiled our original plans for his birthday party. In a semi-frantic state we brainstormed ideas for Plan B. There...
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 riding a bike, there were...
It’s almost spring, and in addition to the pollen, love is in the air. As mountain laurels beckon, some kids are nose-deep in Snapchatting their affection.
I admit to cringing inside when my sixth-grade daughter asked if it was...
School is out for the summer, and for teenagers everywhere this means more time to play video games. Yes, I roll my eyes and sigh at this too. But it is a part of teenage life, especially that of...
These actual words might have been said in my house recently:
“I dropped in outside of Greasy and popped a chest…the loot was good. There were bogies fighting over by the Durr Burger that I waited out... Then I...
High School marching band: you either totally get it or you don’t get it at all.
Sure, you’ve probably seen the band perform its halftime show at your local football games, but there’s so much more to band than meets...
When parents think of their teen’s phone use, they often imagine hitching a ride with Uber, ordering a pizza on Grubhub, or making videos on social media. But smartphones, social media, and convenience apps have made access to illegal...
As summer began, my hubby and I realized that our time is short before our kids, especially our soon-to-be high school junior, leave home. We have been pretty good about teaching our kids life skills, but realized that there...
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Fiesta® Is Over…So What Do I Do with All These Medals?
I moved to San Antonio in 2003. After 21 years, I still only sort of get the Fiesta frenzy that overtakes the city every...
