At the San Antonio Botanical Garden—an advertising partner of Alamo City Moms Blog—the Family Adventure Garden is now open, and it will probably be your kids' new favorite place to go this summer. The Family Adventure Garden has many...
This summer, my kids and I are trying to pack in as much fun and learning as we can. We started out by making a bucket list. One of our goals was to visit more of San Antonio's military bases and learn how...
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...
Looking for an activity that will blow kids’ minds? Try taking in the art of glassblowing at one of the numerous studios around San Antonio.
What you’ll see is a mix of art and science, and it’s fascinating. My son...
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...
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...
My left hand is on his shoulder, his right hand is on my waist. We are looking at our feet a lot, but also sharing goofy smiles. He's still a few inches shorter than I, but proud to show...
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 was a high school theater nerd—a “thespian,” if you will. I grew up enjoying plays and musicals, but I really caught the bug when I was in junior high. I remember like it was yesterday: I was a...
Life is short. Eat dessert first.
When you’ve grown tired of the standard Oreo cookies, vanilla ice cream, and yellow cake, it’s time to branch out. My kids approve this article, mostly because it involved exploring new and unique places...
Ahhh, fall has arrived. Who am I kidding? I'll be in shorts till November. But alas, there are pumpkin patches to visit, hayrides to enjoy, and pumpkin spice/maple bacon everything to savor. Here are eight family-friendly fall happenings in...
We’re thrilled to bring back our Spring Break Camp Guide, presented by The Witte Museum. Alamo City Moms Blog has partnered with a variety of local businesses to provide you a guide to Spring Break Camps in San Antonio....
If you’re like me, our unseasonably rainy spring lulled you into forgetting what was around the corner: the raging heat of summer in San Antonio. Mind you, our weather hasn’t been as bad as it can be—no 100-degree days...
The city that knows how to Fiesta also knows how to get into the holiday spirit! San Antonio does Christmas up BIG and we love it. To encourage you to get out and enjoy all that the Alamo City has...
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Take Mom Out to Eat: Mother’s Day Brunch Spots in San...
Any day is a great day to take Mom out to eat, but on Mother's Day, it's even more special! Even better, you (and...
