We live in a great part of Texas for outdoor fun. Although it does get quite hot in the summer, we have lots of opportunities to beat the heat with splash pads all over town, SeaWorld, Six Flags, and...
We’ve arrived at Yanaguana Garden, and I quickly spot an opening in the field big enough for my crew and our picnic blanket. Years ago, I might have hemmed and hawed about the best place to sit and view...
It looms on the horizon whenever you’re facing downtown: familiar, recognizable and welcoming. But most of us never venture to the Tower of the Americas, leaving it for the tourists and overlooking it as a fun destination that puts...
Fun, Simple and Close By
Twenty-six minutes north of San Antonio (clocked from 1604 & Blanco) is an amazing get-away for you and the kids. This nearby river trip can be made into a half day or full day outing filled with exploration of nature, fun...
School’s out, and summer has kicked into high gear. Almost three months of bliss, right??
Wait, do you hear that? That is the collective groan of moms everywhere realizing that they have almost three months to fill when the sing-song...
Splash pads are a Texas mama’s best friend. We all appreciate the opportunity for littles to cool off without worrying if they’ll be safe in the water. Though some parents have challenges to consider even at the splash pad....
I grew up in a small town in Oklahoma, so my move to San Antonio felt very fish-out-of-water. Although I was far from a farm kid, San Antonio felt much like a bustling city to me. It was all...
Have you seen the Birdhouses exhibit at the San Antonio Botanical Garden yet? A partnership with the San Antonio chapter of the American Institute of Architects, these innovative, human-sized creations will have your kids tromping all over the garden to...
All moms are runners. Maybe not at first, but once your baby grows into a toddler you have no choice. Whether it's through Target aisles, down driveways, between church pews, you’re going to be chasing that little stinker everywhere....
Pearsall Park, located on the city's southwest side at 4700 Old Pearsall Road, is now open! It's what I would call the "Hardberger Park of the Southside." Hardberger Park is 300 acres as is Brackenridge Park, making Pearsall Park...
On a recent visit to CHRISpark, my son, F.T., stopped at a limestone bench and read out loud: "'I took a long look at a mountain.' Mama, why does it say that there?"
I thought about it for a moment; F.T....
When I first moved to San Antonio, I heard many sayings relating to the vastness of Texas, but this one sticks with me any time I get a wild hair and plan a vacation by car:
“You can drive for...
¡Bienvenidos a San Antonio! So you've booked a family trip to San Antonio, Texas's #1 Tourist Destination, but have no idea where to begin your planning? Look no further! Welcome to Alamo City Moms Blog's kid-friendly visitor's guide to San Antonio.
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I loved having a house full of guests for all my children's birthdays for the first few years of their lives but when my son turned four, I was ready to get out and start exploring the other venue...
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10 Things to Do with Mom in San Antonio
Looking for exciting ways to celebrate Mother's Day - or simply spend some quality time with Mom in San Antonio? From cultural experiences to...
