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Out of the way, pumpkin spice. You’re blocking my view. My sign that it’s fall? Seeing fall leaves and bright colors taking over the trees. Think that’s not possible in San Antonio? Think again! Despite what you hear about...

The holidays are upon us and we’ve got you covered. This weekend kicks off the holiday season, and there's no looking back. Our event guide includes holiday musical and theatrical performances, seasonal eats, Hanukkah events, live nativity scenes, downtown...

I come from a mixed cultural background. My mother and all the family I grew up with are Mexican-American; my father's side is of German descent. However, my first memory of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is...

We’re thrilled to share our annual Guide to Spring Break Camps. Alamo City Moms has partnered with a variety of local businesses to provide you this list of area camps being offered during the school break. When is your Spring...

This year I've started what may become a new family tradition: chopping down our own Christmas tree. As I look back at my childhood memories of Christmastime, our family tradition was to drive down Zarzamora St. or Military Dr. to...

Disclosure: This list is brought to you by our lineup of favorite brands. Each one of these recommendations is a top pick of Alamo City Moms Blog’s, and we personally solicited all companies for inclusion.   We're so excited to share ACMB's 2018 Favorite Things...

Nearly 10 years ago, my now-husband and I decided to move to San Antonio without ever having visited Texas. Our situation was unique in that we had to go wherever he found a job willing to sponsor his Visa,...

San Antonio’s coffee scene has exploded since ACMB’s first coffee round-up in 2015, and an update was long overdue! We know you can never replace the fast-food of coffee, good ol' reliable Starbucks, but San Antonio has become a...

While many of us pick up a book to keep us busy at the airport, or a vacation novel when we’re dashing/slowly ambling around Target, there’s really nothing like browsing at a good bookstore. Though there are some reliable...

Fireworks and barbecues, parades and patriotism. During my childhood, I spent many 4th of July holidays in Comfort, TX (just a quick drive up I-10), taking part in their small-town parade and celebration in the park. The list below includes...

It’s time to plan for summer! Whether you're looking for a camp for your budding artist, a camp for your outdoor-loving, always-on-the-go kiddo, or a traditional summer camp that covers all the bases, we've got you covered. We’re so...

The holidays are quickly approaching, and ACMB has compiled all the holiday event info in one place for you. We'll continue to add to this list as more events pop up, so be sure to check back throughout the...

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...

I’ve been a San Antonio resident for more than 20 years and a Southside resident for a decade. Growing up on the Northwest side, Downtown was a world away to my family, let alone the Southside. I moved to...