Spring Break is upon us, and if you’re like me, the idea of staying cooped up in the house all week with restless, bored kids is enough to make your head spin. My family loves trying new places and...
Summer is officially right around the corner, but the temperatures in San Antonio say it is already here. One of the most popular ways to beat the heat is to head to the pool for a fun way to...
Some of my fondest memories of the holiday season throughout the years include some kind of takeout (Taco Bell cinnamon churros when I was a child and the family was budgeting, and coffee and a sweet as my palette...
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...
There is something about the start of Fall that makes me want to get lost. Not in the never ending roadworks or road closures affecting us this season - in a corn maze, of course! In South Texas we...
Looking to add something new to your spring? There’s no end to spring events and fun in San Antonio. The season is jam-packed with great options for families to enjoy. Whether it’s welcoming a new sea turtle to town,...

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The holiday season is officially upon us, pumpkin spice is battling it out with peppermint mocha, and kids are on a constant sugar high. Hallmark is rewarding us with binge-worthy feel-good movies, and shoes are on deep discount at...
Ever since I was sturdy enough to stand on a chair next to my grandmother in her kitchen, I’ve loved to bake. Learning to bake cakes is one of my most enduring and fondest memories, and I can’t wait...
There are few things in life that come close to giving me the same fulfillment, happiness, and meaning as giving to others. Growing up, my mom made it a point to bring us with her to St. Vincent De...
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about love and how we share it. Love can present itself in many forms – in relationships with God, friends, spouses, and children, to name a few. When you pray, you share your...

Keeping Posadas Alive

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Holiday Parties in Mexico are called Posadas (Poh-Sa-das). This is a tradition that started in colonial Mexico and has carried on since then. They were originally held in the nine days or “novena” before Christmas Eve symbolizing the nine...
Did anyone else struggle to get into the holiday spirit this year? While shopping at one of my favorite big box stores, as expected, the cashier asked me how I was doing. I would usually give a generic, "Fine, how...
Dare I put it in print and mention the cooler weather, or should I just whisper it into the air in hopes the fall weather doesn’t scare off? I could not be more thrilled that the record-breaking summer is...
If you’re like me, you love finding new local spots to shop and support our SATX economy. Small businesses need our help more than ever, and what better season than the festive one to spread dual cheer? Our teachers...

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The end of the school year is just around the corner, and the weather knows it! Summer temperatures have arrived, and across San Antonio...

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