Every year I forget that summer in South Texas can easily extend into October. I know the calendar says it is fall, but so far I haven’t seen much evidence of it. Last week the temps were still in...
We already love San Antonio, and it seems like it's getting better all the time. To share our excitement, here is a list of shops, restaurants, attractions, and more that are coming to San Antonio in 2017 and beyond.
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Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Wondering where to get sweets for your sweet? (Or perhaps a gummy bear as big as your head?) Look no further! Whether you’re hunting for a tasty Valentine gift, ready to kick your...
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, takes place on November 2 every year. In some communities, celebrations begin on November 1 for Día de los Inocentes, a day to honor children and infants who have passed...
Portions of this post were originally published in May 2015 by Brooke Meabon.
Summer is here, and many San Antonio families are ready to get out and explore. Whether you're in the mood for a road trip or looking for...
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...
I’m Captain Obvious here, but this town is an amazing place to raise a family and entertain out-of-town visitors. There's rarely weather so terrible it prevents getting out and about, savory food and beverages abound, and you can sit...
I have to admit, I pulled the idea for this post from one of my favorite blogs, Mommy Shorts, and I am not sure if Ilana’s post was old or new, but it had to do with the diabolical...
San Antonio’s Kids’ Golf Leagues
Young kids playing golf? No way! Golf is an older person's sport, full of mismatched plaid pants and people of retirement age, right? Maybe I'll take up golf when I'm about 50 or so...
Those were...
I am truly in awe as I watch the transformation that San Antonio has undergone since I was a bright eyed child of the 80’s and 90’s. San Antonio was known for, well, the Alamo and Tex-Mex. Sure there...
There are few places in town that elicit the response from ACMB kids quite like The Witte Museum. It's a paradise of larger than life exhibits, hands on experiences and such a huge variety of eye-candy, it's no wonder...
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...
I am a huge fan of New Year's Resolutions and one of my mine, for 2014, is to play tourist more in my own city of San Antonio! For crying out loud, it is the #1 ranked tourist destination in...
Alamo City Moms Blog is excited to partner with Boerne Diva Night to share this sponsored post with information about the ladies only night of shopping, dining, and fun coming up on April 13.
What makes a great Girls' Night Out? Good music?...
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Alamo City-Area Library Summer Reading Programs
Summer is upon us, and the name of the game is, "Keep the Kids Occupied." Many schools send home summer reading tasks but reading...
