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...
Way back in January when the year was fresh and New Year's resolutions were percolating, I got inspired to try a new diet. I'm not the type of person to succumb to fads, but I am a fan of...
I thought I was tidy until I met Marie Kondo. It turns out I was disrespecting my socks in an awful way, I had an unhealthy obsession with storage containers, and my joy was buried under mountains of stuff.
My...
Oh, that spring cleaning urge! When it hits, it hits HARD, n'est pas? I completely admire all of those "10 cleaning chores to tackle today" and "clean your whole house in 30 minutes" and "clean ___ at ___ time"...
I was very fortunate to be raised by a dad with a lot of DIY skills and a lot of tools. On top of his experience renovating properties, it helped that his personal motto was "Knowing how is not...
The concept is good: a social media site for “making neighborhoods stronger, safer places to call home.” Posts about lost pets, community events, and garage sales and recommendations for housekeepers, pool cleaners, painters, dentists, etc., give neighbors a chance...
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...
We all know family picture day is not for the weak at heart. Add in the pressure of a maternity shoot, and you might as well stop before you start. Why is this always such a terrifying feat for...
I love scrapbooking. Preserving memories on beautifully laid out pages with perfectly coordinated papers and accents is nirvana for my creative yet slightly OCD mind. I list scrapbooking as an interest or hobby when filling out any “about me”...
I’m not especially crafty, or particularly handy, but over the years I’ve amassed what I consider to be the essentials for any (woman’s) toolbox. I don’t mean an LBD, a signature scent, or a clever joke for any occasion,...
When I first moved to San Antonio, I heard many sayings relating to the vastness of Texas, but this one sticks with me any time I get a wild hair and plan a vacation by car:
“You can drive for...
Alamo City Moms Blog is happy to partner with Bolner's Fiesta Brand to share a delicious soup recipe. This is a sponsored post.
Chicken tortilla soup: the ultimate comfort food.
If you are anything like us, the time between Thanksgiving and...
Does the idea of a stocked freezer full of ready-to-eat food for your family make your heart dance?
Do you have friends who would like freezers full of food for their families, too?
Have you ever thought about starting a freezer...
They finally put the red tinsel over the doors at Walmart, which means I’ve officially been given the green light to mentally prep the Christmas plans I won’t find the motivation to actually implement until—oh, I don’t know—December 22...
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