The other night while we were celebrating getting out of the house as mothers, our conversation over Torchy’s cherry limeades turned to the topic of grocery shopping. One mom was trying to get across the street to Trader Joe’s...
“Write so others can understand without you explaining what it says.” I told my son this the other day. Even though he can correctly spell many words at 6-years-old, his handwriting is a challenge. Ever since he started pre-handwriting...
We are excited about Just Between Friends Northwest San Antonio's Fall Sale coming up October 8–10. We have partnered with JBF on this sponsored post to help our readers know which items will bring in the big bucks!
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I absolutely refuse to wear a swimsuit to the beach.
The chafing. Ugh! The awkward tan lines. Ew! Constantly worrying about it shifting or being pulled down by a wayward child? It’s a hard pass from me!
My family has finally...
The world of slumber parties is becoming a familiar landscape in my parenting journey. As my oldest son approaches the age where these events become a hot topic, the question of whether to allow sleepovers or opt for sleepunders...
So this parenting thing is hard. My boys are in 5th grade and the parenting challenges seem to increase every year. It isn’t that the boys are physically demanding, like they were through their infancy and toddler years –...
Between my three daughters, who are all elementary age, but not consecutive sizes, I feel like we have wardrobes for every size of kid. Our closets are full of too-big or too-small boxes of clothes, which I’m saving for...
On any given night, if you pressed your ear to the closed door, you might find yourself in shock and awe at the sounds emanating from my bedroom.
You might hear a soft purr gently rising and falling in...
We are thrilled to have partnered with our advertising sponsor and local Realtor® Lorena Pena, who works with a number of families to ensure they have the best experience when buying or selling a home. We recently asked her to share her...
Buckle up, fellow parents! If you’ve ever wanted to get out of town for the day, but weren't sure where to go that would be accommodating to kids, you’re in luck. Just a stone's throw from San Antonio, the...
We are thrilled to have partnered with our advertising sponsor and local Realtor, Lorena Pena, who works with a number of families to ensure they have the best experience when buying or selling a home. We recently reached out to our...
Birthday parties have always been a big deal in our family. I love planning them, buying and making themed decorations and party favors with my kids, and watching my child’s joy when she sees all of her friends and...
Did you know fall is one of the best times in San Antonio to start a flower garden? That was certainly news to me when I moved here from Chicago almost 10 years ago. Most of us think of...
I was very fortunate to be raised by a dad with a lot of DIY skills and a lot of tools. On top of his experience renovating properties, it helped that his personal motto was "Knowing how is not...
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