The crazy year/decade/century of 2020 has given us all pause. Even socially distanced, this year has proven how interconnected we really are—and the impact that we can have on others seems clearer now than ever before. And the community...
COVID has canceled everything -- school, sports, concerts, Fiesta. But this mama is putting her foot down for Halloween. I believe in the Great Pumpkin and human ingenuity too much to give that up! Even if trick-or-treating looks wildly...
We might be inching closer to 'back to normal' but this is one pandemic-inspired activity we hope sticks around! How many eggs will you find in your neighborhood? Join Alamo City Moms and families across San Antonio for this...
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...
When I was a kid I used to look forward to Spring Break as soon as Winter Break was over! What kids doesn't love a week off from school with nothing to do? As a parent however, I don't...
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
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December 24th is my absolute favorite day of the whole year.
I love everything about the day before Christmas. Beginning the moment my eyes fly open on Christmas Eve morning, I relish in the hustle and bustle of finishing up...
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...
As the Christmas season swiftly approaches, my lists become longer and my days appear shorter. Year after year finds me adding “just one more decoration” to the bin with a side of “now where did I put ?” There...
I love this recipe. Seriously, LOVE. Not only is it my go-to summer recipe for when I take a new mom dinner, but I always double the recipe so that my family can eat it too. It's easy, enough...
Growing up in San Antonio, I remember mornings spent sitting around the kitchen table with my tías and mom, drinking cafecito, and talking about life. It's a core memory full of laughter, stories, support, and the start of my...
We’re staying put for Spring Break this year, but we’re not throwing a pity party. With the weather turning to spring earlier than usual, we’ve decided to get out, see more in our own city, and check out things...
Now that summer weather is upon us, it's a perfect time to explore lighter libations. Enter rosé wine. No, I'm not talking about white zinfandel, which is an overly sweet product of 1970s California. I'm talking about real wine, made from...
Although they are often filled with kids' activities, friends' birthdays, yard work, and who-knows-what-else requiring you to play chauffeur, weekends are a treasured time for just about every family I know. Regardless of what my weekends with my kids...
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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...
