Sleepaway camp. It normally elicits strong reactions—either warm memories of childhood summers just beyond the reach of your parents or terrifying worry about what will happen to your children if you send them away just beyond your reach. In our...
Spring Break is just a few weeks away, and we all know how quickly the time flies during spring in San Antonio. Before we know it, summertime will be upon us, which means it's time to start thinking about summer...

Six Port Aransas Treasures

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Eleanor, Beverly, Parsons, and Sadie watch for enemies aboard the Red Dragon Pirate Cruise. Even though we are all in the throes of back-to-school mania, guess what? Here in San Antonio, we still have plenty of summertime left in spite...
Have you ever taken something for granted because it’s close by? We live within walking distance of Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum. It’s one of Alamo City Moms Blog's ABCs of summer activities, so I put it on my summer bucket...
Can you believe that there is less than a month until school starts? I'm not complaining about this! By the time it's time to get into the school routine, I'm ready for my kids to be back at school....
Disclaimer :: The Omni generously provided one of our contributors with an overnight stay at the Aquatica Suite.  All opinions and thoughts are her own. My husband, children and I recently spent a night in the Aquatica Suite at the...
Disclosure :: The JW Marriott generously provided one of our contributors with a stay at this lovely hotel.  All thoughts and opinions are Taylor's own.   Where can you find a beautiful resort, thrilling water park, luxurious spa, and championship...
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....
I've got some good news and some bad news. Which do you want first? THE BAD NEWS Let's start with the bad news so that you have something to look forward to! Folks, our options for family friendly movies this summer are pathetic. Bleak....
You've learned all about Alamo City's Super Dad finalists this week. Now its your turn to cast your vote! The winner will win an amazing prize package including: - A round of golf for four at TPC San Antonio at...
IT'S SUMMER!!! Which means it's only a matter of time until you hear those words that can drive any momma crazy - "I'm bored." Alamo City Moms Blog is here to rescue you from those dreadful words with our ABC's...
Ok, so technically, it's not in San Antonio.  It's just outside of San Antonio.  And technically, it's not a beach, it's a lake - but it's got a great, beachy vibe.  And, ok, maybe it's not a secret, but it...
Is Schlitterbahn Water Park, in New Braunfels, Good For Young Children? Growing up in San Antonio, I have many fond memories of Schlitterbahn Water Park trips from age 10 through my teenage years. However, as a mom of early elementary and...
Only four weeks of school left until summer vacation!  While teachers are marking days off their calendar waiting for a break, parents may see a countdown to longer days the dreaded “b” word: boredom.  Worried about how to keep...

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5 Things to Do in San Antonio that Aren’t Fiesta

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Fiesta fills San Antonio with fun – but not everyone is into San Antonio’s biggest party of the year. If you’re looking to avoid...

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