My daughter has inherited my crafty genes and will "do projects" any chance she gets. We have piles of things cut, glued, glittered, and stuck together everywhere. I try to channel this creative energy into projects that are somewhat...
It’s just around the corner, you guys. Good plans, bad plans, no plans, some plans. Everybody is crazy on…
Valentine’s Day.
The day of over-priced cards, flowers, chocolates, and—dare I say?—lingerie. (I realize that last one can be a fairly weighted word...
Around the start of a new year, external forces tell, remind, inform, and educate us on how to transform into the best versions of ourselves. Advertisements for gym memberships don the billboards along the highways while radio commercials boast...
To my beloved Instant Pot I write this little ode,
you are the pressure cooker that won't make my kitchen explode.
You let me make dinner before my kids get home from school
in those magic moments before I'm...
Advent calendar or not? Open a present on Christmas Eve, or wait for the entire load on Christmas? What are your must-haves on the holiday table? Traditions at Christmas are special to all to us. Each family has its...
Though Christmas is a religious holiday, many non-Christians celebrate this season. Along with approximately 20% of all Americans, my family considers themselves irreligious, yet we still celebrate Christmas (and Easter too!). We have many friends who do the same.
Why...
Admission time: I love to get my craft on. However, since having kids, I have had to admit some of my limitations and curb my creative gusto. During the holiday season, I get a lot of “how do you...
Any parent who has ever slogged through their kids’ rooms and sorted, tossed, and/or donated piles of clothes and toys, seriously considers never buying a single, solitary toy ever again. I know I do this at least once a...
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No matter what your marital status, the holidays can be a magical, yet pressure-filled time of year with kids—from the gathering of extended family, to the mile-long wish lists for Santa, to school activities and...
Halloween is here, bringing ghosts, goblins, and skeletons to life. But in San Antonio, those skeletons are a bit more lively than your traditional Halloween spookfest. And guess what? They’re not for Halloween. Thanks to our city’s vibrant, rich...
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, takes place on November 2 every year. In some communities, celebrations begin on November 1 for Día de los Inocentes, a day to honor children and infants who have passed...
A friend and I are sitting in my backyard, drinking a beer while the kids jump on the trampoline and drive an old Jeep Power Wheels, squealing with joy. A friendly couple walks by, waves, and heads on over...
Can we talk about family rituals for a minute?
And I don’t mean the big, overwhelming, expensive, Pinterest-crazy traditions that make us feel like we aren’t doing enough and that the childhood memories we’re creating will be no more...
I recently had the opportunity to try out the new Herobed mattress, and I'm absolutely loving it! From the easy shipping, to the unboxing (and the fun cape they send in the welcome kit), to sleeping on it, I...
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Alamo City-Area Library Summer Reading Programs
Summer is upon us, and the name of the game is, "Keep the Kids Occupied." Many schools send home summer reading tasks but reading...
