I haven't intentionally seen the other side of midnight since Justin Bieber went through puberty, alright, friends? I'm what you might call "a sleeper". I need a lot of sleep to be a functioning contributor of society. I shouldn't...
10,9,8,7... It's so close I can practically see the sparkling ball starting to make its drop as Ryan Seacrest stands shivering in Times Square. New Year's Eve is an exciting night, but the question arises... How can you celebrate...
Over Thanksgiving weekend, my mom heard about a fun way to make breakfast for the 14 of us staying together. She described this "Ziploc Bag Omelet Method" from a dear friend and amazing cook, who had just recently done...
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It's the most wonderful time of the year!
We had so much fun with our Halloween photo contest that we've decided to do it again - announcing the Alamo City Moms Blog's Holiday Photo Contest! We want to see...
You slept in on Black Friday, your internet went down on Cyber Monday and here we are, three weeks until Christmas and you still haven't crossed any gifts off of your list. Have no fear - Alamo City Moms...
Check out our updated 2015 post about Where to Santa in San Antonio!
Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Papa Noel, Sinterklaas - no matter what you call him, meeting Santa Claus is a must for most kids during December. San Antonio...
One of my favorite holiday memories as a kid was loading up the car at night and driving around to look at Christmas lights. The beautiful twinkling lights, pointing the over-the-top houses, and spying Christmas trees in the windows...
The holidays are upon us and this week, ACMB will spend all week focusing on the holidays in San Antonio! We'll cover everything from the best traditions to start this year, where to catch Santa Claus, which neighborhoods have...
Are you looking to start new Christmas traditions with your family? Everyone loves creating special holiday memories with their children, and we found a great place to do just that! Several years ago, my little blended family began what...
With Chanukah sneaking up a bit early this year, I’ve been browsing possible toy options to add to our collection. If you're just looking for toys (and it isn't a general trip to the store), here are some places...
If your children are anything like mine, they begin compiling their holiday wish lists around (if not before) October. “Ooooh, I want that!” my preschooler shrieks, her eyes feasting upon a commercial featuring eight-year-olds and glitter body art. (Um,...
Okay, turkeys. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I don't know about you, but a few weeks ago I started to become slightly concerned about my kids' table manners (or lack thereof). Contrary to popular opinion in my...
STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a hot topic these days. Teens can build interdisciplinary skills through competitions in robotics and cybersecurity, but what opportunities are there in San Antonio for younger children to get excited about...
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