Depending on your kiddo, summer reading can be a chore. Not sure how to flip the page and get your children into reading? Free summer reading programs can keep kids turning pages—and earning rewards. Using a free summer reading...
Summer is upon us, and the name of the game is, "Keep the Kids Occupied." Many schools send home reading tasks but reading should be for fun, too. The public libraries in the Alamo City and surrounding areas provide...
"Free" fun is my favorite kind of fun! San Antonio and surrounding areas offer a variety of ways to enjoy free family movies this summer. Whether you want to be inside or out, enjoying a mid-day flick or an...
Learning by Doing
I'm THAT mom. I'm always looking for ways to enhance my child's education, to allow him to learn more about the world around him, and to explore the Alamo City. The following list offers a handful of...
Did you know there is a "secret" garden at Phil Hardberger Park that is filled with Texas wildflowers in the spring and is visited by a variety of different butterflies, bees, and birds throughout the year? I say secret,...
Did you know that most San Antonio Museums offer free hours and events? Below is a guide to free museum hours in San Antonio. We've included days and times you can visit a variety of local San Antonio attractions,...
Looking at the calendar and wondering what you can still fit in this holiday season? There are plenty of San Antonio holiday lights and activities you can still enjoy. Get out and see why so many people consider a...
Looking for holiday fun and more things to do with your family? There is no shortage of things to do in San Antonio this season, so once you’ve enjoyed the lights on the River Walk, get out and explore...
San Antonio offers a variety of things to do and ways to have fun that don’t cost anything! If you’ve read my articles before, you know I love finding FREE and discounted opportunities. With the holidays rapidly approaching, a...
We may not have colorful leaves crunching under our feet, but fall in the Alamo City is filled with fun to explore. Shake up your routine and get out and enjoy fall family fun in San Antonio. From monster...
It can be an uphill battle in our house to get my two daughters to put down their iPads and head outside. As a Texas Master Naturalist, I’m always looking for creative ways to get them out enjoying nature....
As an event coordinator and lover of all things birthday, I was excited to update this list of birthday freebies for kids. In our family, we typically have a big bash of some sort on the weekend closest to...
As my child has gotten older, I’ve realized how his attitude at the end of the day resembles mine after a long work day. We’re both ready to put the “day” away and focus on the things we enjoy...
Looking for ways to stay cool and entertained this summer? There’s a lot to enjoy, so don’t miss the hot summer fun in San Antonio. Enjoy the great exhibitions and new activities offered by our local museums and attractions....
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DIY Fiesta Decorations – Hanging Ribbon Rings
Call it a ribbon ring, a hanging wreath, or an elaborate version of a windsock - but when you see these going up in...
