Summer is finally here! If you want to plan a quick beach getaway without leaving the state, Texas has more than 370 miles of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico and beaches that amaze its visitors! Here you will...
This post and episode are brought to you by Palenque Grill. Palenque Grill at La Cantera now has an app! With pickup and curbside now available, you can get your favorite dishes to-go, and enjoy them at home. Plus,...
It’s hot!! And the heat is here to stay, with KSAT News predicting that this year San Antonio will beat its record for the most 100-degree days. But we love summer and we need our kids to stay active...
A rush of hot, humid wind seemed to lift and escape past me as I shut the back door of our van. In one hand I clutched a small trash bag and in the other a stack of fast...
With summer just around the corner, you're likely making lists of all the fun things you want to do with the kids—from crafts and DIY projects to planning day trips in and around town. Many of us go into...
I grew up in San Antonio and have fond childhood memories of stopping by the "big giant map" that is laid right outside the Convention Center downtown. Since I joined Alamo City Mom's Blog, I've been planning to get around to writing...
Right in our backyard, there are several small Texas Hill Country towns that offer great shopping, delicious dining, fascinating history, and some of the most beautiful countryside you’ll ever see.
Boerne
Named one of the “Top 25 Small Town Main Streets...
Hands down, if you asked me the one reason why I would consider moving away from San Antonio, it’s the mosquitos. I know many, many other places in the world are home to mosquitos over the summer, but I’ve...
Among San Antonio's many landmarks is a true gem for children and adults alike: The Kiddie Park. Generations of San Antonians have visited this place since it opened in 1925, and it is still bringing fun to its youngest...
Planning your kid's summer in San Antonio can involve a lot of juggling and scheduling. Even with a delightful variety of activities to beat the Texas heat on offer, the responsibility of creating lasting memories can sometimes be overwhelming.
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Yes, I realize it’s only a mother’s dream to be able to road trip to the Caribbean (sans kiddos and with frothy, fruity rum-filled drinks, of course—one can dream, right?). However, you can explore the fishy wonders of the...
Yosemite National Park has been on my travel wish list for years, but we wanted to wait until our girls were old enough to hike long distances without complaining. (Okay, I’ll settle for “hike long distances.”) During the early...
Beyond the pages of summer reading for school, there are dragons and giants reading and willing to expand the minds of children who utter the words, "I'm bored". This summer, the following companies are rewarding your children for simply...
If I had to describe my family’s relationship with Mother Nature in one word, it’d be outdoorsy-ish. We’ve gone camping without any children being eaten by wild animals or being left in caves (a success in my book). Let's...
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Fall and Winter Fun in San Antonio
Thanksgiving break, holidays ahead, and taking your turn at hosting visitors again? There’s always something fabulous to see and enjoy in San Antonio—so much...
