They say it takes a village to raise a child. Girls on the Run Bexar County volunteers and leaders believe it takes more than a village to share with young girls that they are inherently powerful and full of...
As a first time parent, I will freely admit to being woefully underprepared when it came to diapering. Though I chose a brand (Pampers or Huggies? I think most first-time moms probably choose between these two!) and dutifully added...
As part of the San Antonio community, at Alamo City Moms Blog we feel strongly that we are part of something bigger than the small worlds we operate in daily. San Antonio is a city rich with incredible not-for-profit organizations...
Do you have a princess in your life? Is there a slight obsession with all things sparkly, pink, and dresses that twirl? Based on my co-contributor Jessica’s princess blog post, you are not alone. You may have costume bin overload...
Have you ever seen an Adopt-A-Spot sign and wondered how that program works? Is there a park or public space that you love and want to help care for but aren't sure how? ACMB staff member Heather Eichling has...
Not only is Meals on Wheels San Antonio a wonderful and necessary organization providing an irreplaceable service - it's also the perfect volunteer opportunity for families of all ages and stages.
Just think about it: your teen can get their...
Back to school time and school supplies go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly - but the cost of supplies does not leave us with the same warm, fuzzy feelings of that nostalgic sandwich. Here are some...
Throughout 2018, Alamo City Moms Blog will be spotlighting one local nonprofit each month as part of its ACMB Cares campaign. Our goal is to familiarize readers with nonprofit organizations that are making an impact in San Antonio through...
Every year, the Big Give San Antonio rallies community members to support local nonprofit organizations. For 24 hours—from midnight on Thursday, March 22 to midnight on Friday, March 23, 2018—organizers will track online donations and report on which nonprofits are raising...
When our daughter was born, we received an unexpected gift: diapers. Not just one box, but a note to tell us that my husband's aunt and uncle would be purchasing ALL of her diapers, until she no longer needed...
Hindsight is 20-20. That’s the saying that my wife and my journey with our son brings to my mind vividly clear. I now look clearly back to 1997 when we first began to notice that our son was special. ...
No one gives more, or gives bigger, than moms. We give to our littles, their schools, their teams, our churches, our spouses, our co-workers, and our friends. We give until we think we can’t give anymore, then we give...
This post was submitted by Maurine Molak in partnership with the David's Legacy Foundation.
My Family’s Story
In 2016, my family’s world was shattered by the death of our youngest son, David. At just 16 years old, David took his own...
'Tis the season for making merry but also for taking stock of all the good things in our lives. I am reminded of how fortunate I am that, among other things, we have a roof over our heads and,...
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