For the longest time, I was anti-screens when it came to family road trips—the main reason being that I didn't have screens for all the kids. I'd buy each kiddo his/her own set of coloring books and Crayons and...
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...
This year I've started what may become a new family tradition: chopping down our own Christmas tree. As I look back at my childhood memories of Christmastime, our family tradition was to drive down Zarzamora St. or Military Dr. to...
We are delighted to partner with The DoSeum to share their December events and opportunities. This is a sponsored post.    December is in full swing. Whether you are looking for family holiday events, unique gifts, indoor play areas on...
One of my favorite memories growing up was getting in the car, cranking up the holiday music, and driving around with my family as we oohed and ahhed over twinkling holiday lights. I am excited to continue this tradition...
Alamo City Moms Blog is happy to partner with the San Antonio Auto & Truck show to bring San Antonio families information about their upcoming four-day automotive event. The 47th annual San Antonio Auto & Truck Show rolls into town on...
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...
As a mom, I tip my hat to giraffe mamas throughout the world—they carry their babies 15 months. Read that again: 15 MONTHS! To top it off, they do everything standing up: eat, sleep, give birth, and probably even...
Hurricanes and other natural disasters are devastating and leave us wanting to help. Bonus points if we can include our own kids in the process. San Antonio Food Bank is coordinating local aid for Hurricane Harvey victims, collecting donations including...
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...
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 think it's safe to say fall festival season has arrived, so fill up those calendars and get your comfy shoes on. First off is the International Accordion Festival, which has moved up from October to this Saturday. The...
It's almost summer, and you know what that means: POOL TIME! It's also time to start thinking about swimming lessons and water safety. Whether your child is just learning to get comfortable in the water or needing more advanced...
The Alamo. The Spurs. Big Red and barbacoa. Fiesta. There are some things that are just puro San Antonio, and raspas are no exception. With summer right around the corner, make sure you hit some of San Antonio's most popular raspa spots! Don't know much...

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Summer is upon us, and the name of the game is, "Keep the Kids Occupied." Many schools send home summer reading tasks but reading...