At this stage in my toddler's life, I’m not keen on long flights, mostly because my almost two-year-old is in a screaming phase and can’t sit still for more than a minute (or, if I'm lucky, 15 minutes with...
We love to travel and explore, and that includes taking advantage of all there is to do in San Antonio. But museum admission and tickets to attractions add up quickly, so we’re always looking for discount options. One solution...
Shortly after my daughter was born, I was asked to co-chair a seminar in Orlando, Florida the following summer. Not only was it the perfect family-friendly locale, but it was also a great opportunity for my career after being...
I should start this post with a caveat: I am not a theme park person. I associate them with crowds, expenses, lines, motion sickness, and bad food. The thought of going to Disney World instantly stresses me out. Our...
When it comes to traveling with kids, especially air travel, the contributors at Alamo City Moms Blog have done our fair share, as you can see from the list of related links at the bottom of this post. But...
On December 25, 2017, my husband and I decided that Christmas 2018 would be at Disney World. We'd both only been once, about seven years ago, when we took our oldest. That experience (during July 4th) was so fun,...
In case you weren’t aware, many of us are big fans of West Texas (see this post and this post as examples). It’s beautiful, wide open spaces as far as the eye can see, and it's within reasonable driving...
I have always heard that Grapevine is an excellent option for a short trip during the holiday season, and this year, we got the chance to plan a family trip to this city that is part of the Dallas...
Siempre había escuchado que Grapevine era un gran lugar para viajar en esta temporada decembrina y por fin, nos decidimos a planear un fin de semana en esta ciudad que es parte del gran suburbio de Dallas. Fue un...
So there we were: February 16, 2015, on a midair flight from Chicago to San Francisco. We were headed on a fun couples weekend with friends, wine tasting in Carmel Valley, but would also use the opportunity to spend...
It’s easy to stay close to home and enjoy all that our city has to offer, but in an effort to showcase the wide-world of Texas to our kiddo, we like to take to the roads and explore. Lately,...
Hamilton Pool Preserve is probably one of the most impressive places to visit in Texas. You’ve probably come across photos of this natural wonder if you’ve done any googling about Texas watering holes or hidden treasures. Unfortunately, Hamilton Pool...
My daughter Luz at the top and middle overlooks the Lost Mine Trail in January 2018; baby Luz and her dad Vic hike the Window Trail in 2010.
I grew up in San Antonio, and for all but the four...
If you’re looking for a quick getaway, head east on I-10 and cruise to Houston. A ton of fun awaits for kiddos (and adults). What’s that you say? Houston’s large, confusing, and traffic, traffic, traffic? Get past that and...
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