Posted in 5 Cool Things, Food on January 19, 2013
Send to Kindle San Antonio bloggers are passionate about their city, their children, their jobs, their crafting, and their FOOD (among so many other things). Here are five recipes (either shared or created) by San Antonio bloggers to brighten up your Winter menus. 1. African Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew from Mrs. Smith Cooks 2. [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things, Life on October 26, 2012
Send to KindleEver need inspiration to infuse your business and your life with new ideas, hope, and a sense of camaraderie (especially when you work alone)? On Wednesday, I found all that and more when I attended the Texas Conference for Women in Austin with my two pals, Melanie and Alicia. Here are five (of the many) cool [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things, Food, Life, Parenting on September 6, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things on August 22, 2012
Send to KindleFor some of us, our kids are already back at school. For others, school’s first day is just around the corner. And, for homeschoolers, school may have been going on all summer long. But whatever our various education situations, we can all use some cool tips for back-to-school shopping and preparation. Here are [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things, Life on August 3, 2012
Send to KindleThere are over 80 mom-related blogs in San Antonio. But there are tons of great non-mom blogs written by San Antonians too. Here are five you won’t want to miss: An Average Joe in San Antonio Think you know San Antonio? Then you don’t know Joe. Every time I read this blog I [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things, Events, Travel on July 3, 2012
Send to Kindle “You’re going where?” my parents asked when we mentioned our Summer plans. “Aren’t there wildfires there? Is it safe to visit?” a friend questioned. “Why New Mexico?” we heard again, and again. When deciding where to vacation this summer, we choose a road trip to Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Our friends and [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things on April 18, 2012
Send to KindleMy list of San Antonio mom blogs is by no means exhaustive because, to my delight, I discover more great blogs to add each month. Recently I found five—yes, FIVE—San Antonio mom blogs I hadn’t read before. And if you haven’t been reading them either, you’ll definitely want to start now. Here’s why: styleberry [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things on April 10, 2012
Send to Kindle1. Brunch at Z’Tejas with the #foodiemamas! (April 14) Join the #foodiemamas for brunch, Saturday at Z’Tejas at La Cantera. A yummy Southwestern-style brunch, a mimosa or two, and the company of smart, funny women? Brunch never sounded better. There are only four spots left, so RSVP right away! 2. Cool camps that [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things, Events on March 26, 2012
Send to Kindle1. Free Stroller Strides class at their Grand Opening at Brackenridge Park via BloomMaternity (March 28) Ellen at Bloom Maternity’s Bloom Blog turned me on to a free Stroller Strides class on Wednesday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m. at their Brackenridge Park Grand Opening. Even if you’re out of the stroller stage with [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things, Events on February 6, 2012
Send to KindleWe’re busy people, us moms. So you want your info to be quick and dirty (Or, maybe, quick and clean? Because who wants “dirty” info? This is a family site, people!). Here are 5 Cool Things San Antonio moms need to know about this week: 1. Check out new San Antonio Mom Blog: [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things, Travel on January 24, 2012
Send to KindleJust after Christmas our family took a trip up IH-35 to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas (near Dallas and the DFW Airport). We considered several different locations when planning our Winter trip. Great Wolf Lodge appealed to us primarily because we didn’t have to fly to get there and it’s completely family-friendly, [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things on December 5, 2011
Send to KindleThe season? Busy. Your time? Limited. But don’t miss these 5 Cool Things guaranteed to make your season a bit brighter: 1. A Free Holiday App If you’re like me, your kid uses your iPhone (or iPad) more than you do. Which is saying something. So you know, firsthand, those cute and educational [...]
Posted in 5 Cool Things on November 28, 2011
Send to KindleWhat are San Antonio mom bloggers up to this week? Well, the Thanksgiving holiday didn’t slow them down at all, if that’s what you’re wondering. Check out these five cool things from San Antonio mom bloggers: 1. Do you read, Vintage Kids’ Books My Kid Loves by blogger Burgin Streetman (@VintageKidBook)? If not, [...]
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