I’m That Lady

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It happened today. I was at the supermarket, replenishing and repairing the damage that my ravenous teenager and pre-teen did to my pantry and fridge over the weekend. Suddenly, I heard the gasps, squeals, and coos from across the...
Sometimes the kindest thing I can do for myself and my family is paying for someone to operate the bulk of birthday party stress. The chaos at an organized venue is also usually a bit more contained, and my...
  All moms are runners. Maybe not at first, but once your baby grows into a toddler you have no choice. Whether it's through Target aisles, down driveways, between church pews, you’re going to be chasing that little stinker everywhere....

I Broke Up With Glitter

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And we, are never, ever, ever, getting back together.  My relationship with glitter began full of awe and wonder. When I was a child, my mom had to limit my craft supplies.  In short, she couldn't afford my habit. Letting...
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about love and how we share it. Love can present itself in many forms – in relationships with God, friends, spouses, and children, to name a few. When you pray, you share your...
The costumes, the huge stadiums, the intimate songwriting sessions, the adorable cats....There are a lot of exciting reasons to watch the new documentary on Netflix that followed Taylor Swift through her last two tumultuous albums and world tours. (Major...

El gran poder de los abrazos

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Mi abuelito solía darnos un abrazo tronador de huesos, de esos que te quiebran y hacen que el cariño llegue hasta el alma… como todos nosotros, yo he entregado muchos abrazos a las personas que quiero, algunos normales, otros...
I was rushing out of my neighborhood Target while they were meandering into the same store. She looked fresh out of the shower with her hair tucked up into a messy bun and her yoga pants on, sweetly tucking...
I have a confession to make. Lately, I’ve been feeling very nostalgic about my boys not being babies anymore. I’m not ashamed to say I’ve cried awful tears reading blog posts about kids growing up. Even worse, that with tears...
My grandpa used to say he could give us a hug that could crush our bones, those hugs that are so strong that you can feel them in your soul. Like all of us, I have also given many...
Now that the busy holiday season has come to a close and all the decorations are put away, you may be starting to think about your family’s summer vacation plans. As an agent with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner...
Last September I began my 38th trip around the sun, and in many ways, you could say my late 30s are turning into the best years yet. Many of the things I strove for in my 20s have happened. I...
It is definitely a new year. How do I know? The tell-tale signs include the suddenly popular planner aisle at Target, the unusually crowded gym, and the abundant use of words like “savor” on social media. The type-A goal...
When’s the last time you felt guilty as a parent? I can probably fill up both fingers counting the number of times I’ve felt guilty today and it is not even noon. Why does no one talk about the...

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¿Qué Pasa San Antonio?

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¿Qué Pasa San Antonio? is a weekly update on family friendly and focused events in the Greater San Antonio area, including Boerne, New Braunfels,...