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...
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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...
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...
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...
The Japanese Tea Garden is one of the best local attractions that you probably aren't visiting. It's located in Brackenridge Park, along Saint Mary's Street, southwest of the Zoo. If you have not heard of it, I'm not surprised. I...
We started going to the Boerne Pumpkin Patch years before we moved here. The environment is relaxed, there's a great selection of pumpkins, it supports a church youth program, and it's right off Main St (there's something to be...
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...
One of my favorite things about San Antonio is that while we’re the seventh largest city in the United States, it never feels that way. You constantly run into people you know, or people who know people you know,...
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...
For many of us, a road trip to a national park is a beloved ritual shared across generations—an all-American family vacation to places filled with natural beauty, world-changing history, and great childhood memories. Our national parks have always offered...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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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...
