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...
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,...
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...
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,...
An Introduction to Nia
In the most general definition, Nia teaches you to harness the joy of movement. During the hour-long class, an instructor leads you through choreographed dance routines. The routines vary in style, focus, and intensity and the...
Alamo City Moms Blog has recently partnered with San Antonio's Southtown Yoga Loft. One of our contributors brought her daughter to a children's yoga class and another participated in a pre-natal yoga class. Sarah and Katie are sharing their...
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...
This is the season of my life in which I am a mother. That's what I remind myself when I have to find just a little more patience, or rally myself to get out of bed at three in...
Now that we are well into Fall (even if it's still 95º outside), it's time to start thinking about pumpkin patches! The San Antonio area has an abundance of pumpkin patches ranging from church parking lots (some of the...
My almost 3-year-old, Jack, asked me a few weeks ago to come sit with him and have a picnic. He got the blanket, his toys, and told me we were at the beach. When he rolled off of the...
I'm going to let you in on a little secret, I'm kind of a farmers' market geek! I always make my husband stop at markets whenever we're visiting a new city. Just last week-end we stopped for plums at...
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...
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...
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...
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DIY Fiesta Decorations – Hanging Ribbon Rings
Call it a ribbon ring, a hanging wreath, or an elaborate version of a windsock - but when you see these going up in...
