I'm currently serving in the US Air Force, and San Antonio was my first duty station from 2002 - 2008. I didn't have children during that time, so when I got orders to come back in March this year,...
We enjoyed our last beach vacation, but I have to admit, it was a little stressful with Papito, our active, daredevil toddler. From sunburns to airport meltdowns to trying to find diapers on an island in the middle of...
One of my favorite memories from childhood is getting in the car, cranking up the holiday music, and driving around with my family as we oohed and ahhed over twinkling holiday lights. With the holiday season upon us, I...
We spend a lot of time as moms thinking about what we feed our families. We try our best to feed our kids balanced meals and to limit things like sugar, fat and highly processed foods and harmful chemicals....
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....
When my kiddos were babies and toddlers, a portion of our day was made up of park playing and stroller riding. (I was the one running behind the stroller!) I took advantage of the plethora of parks here in...
During this time of social distancing, many of us have adopted new hobbies or gone back to something that we haven’t done in a long time: from painting and crafting, to cooking and exercising, among many other things.
In my...
We’re staying put for Spring Break this year, but we’re not throwing a pity party. With the weather turning to spring earlier than usual, we’ve decided to get out, see more in our own city, and check out things...
What do The Pandemic, working from home, and a freak winter storm in Texas have in common? If you guessed the ability to put a damper on the romance in your relationship, then you're right! These days, we are...
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...
“Just take me somewhere I can submerge myself in fresh water,” I told my husband two summers ago when we were mid-pandemic and had nowhere to go.
Luckily we found a private campsite that was selling day passes for families...
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....
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,...
Everyone knows Six Flags Fiesta Texas has plenty of thrills for big kids and adults. But some may not know about the fun available for littles at Six Flags. By “some” I mean “me.” In fact, it's no one’s...
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Fiesta® Is Over…So What Do I Do with All These Medals?
I moved to San Antonio in 2003. After 16 years, I still only sort of get the Fiesta frenzy that overtakes the city every...
