Send to KindleThank you to everyone who entered the Zoës Kitchen giveaway last week. Heather H. was our lucky winner. But the real winner was the San Antonio Food Bank. I pledged to donate $1 to the SA Food Bank for every entry received. There were 36 entries. Today, San Antonio Mom Blogs donated $50 to [...]
Posted in Life on September 24, 2012
Send to KindleI’ve battled obesity for most of my life. It’s in the genes, I guess. And the puffy Cheetos. And the spicy Thai curries. When I was in my mid-20s, I lost 30 pounds. I looked great but I didn’t feel great. The secret to my weight-loss success? To eat only one meal a [...]
Send to KindleDisclosure: My family received two free meals at Zoës Kitchen for review purposes but the opinions in this post are mine. Giveaway: September is Hunger Action Month. Please see the details for my Zoës Kitchen giveaway at the end of the post. For every entry received, San Antonio Mom Blogs will donate $1 to the [...]
Posted in Life on September 7, 2012
Send to KindleAfter empathizing with Stephanie’s skin troubles and reading about Elizabeth’s cool list of her favorite skincare products, I thought I’d share what’s making my skin clearer, better, and younger-looking.* I’ve struggled with my skin since I was a teenager. I get large, thick, painful cysts that turn into massive zits. When I was 19 [...]
Send to KindleWe talk to our children, regularly, about how important it is to help others who are not as fortunate as we are. Every year our family donates frozen turkeys and money to Food4SA, a San Antonio Food Bank initiative, through a partnership with Security Service Federal Credit Union, that aims to collect a [...]
Send to Kindle I can’t remember who first told me about the Saturday Morning Discovery program at the Southwest School of Art (I think it was a fellow blogger. If it was you, remind me because I’m forever grateful!). I remember being surprised that free, month-long art sessions were offered in San Antonio and I’d [...]
Send to KindleHas your baby outgrown her carseat? Is your highchair growing things that should be investigated by scientists? Never fear. Twice a year participating Babies R Us stores offer a 25% off coupon for select new baby and toddler items when you bring them your old car seat, stroller, high chair, travel system, infant swing, [...]