Send to Kindle If you live in San Antonio, or if you’re visiting for Spring Break, you’re in luck! There is an endless number of fun things to do with your kids in San Antonio all week long. Here are the top picks from San Antonio Mom Blogs for what to do with your kids [...]
Send to KindleDisclosure: My daughter and I received complimentary tickets to attend the YOSA concert, Brahms Reimagined. However, all thoughts and opinions are mine. “Laurie Auditorium seems a fitting place to introduce my seven-year-old to YOSA (Youth Orchestras of San Antonio),” I thought, as I entered the auditorium last Monday night to attend their concert: [...]
Send to Kindle Disclosure: Kids Closet Connection is a sponsor of San Antonio Mom Blogs. Brittany Giddens and Rachel Brown are the new owners of the San Antonio area Kids Closet Connection, a consignment mega-sale that brings hundreds of families in San Antonio together to help consignors make money by selling their gently used children’s items [...]
Send to KindleChristmas is for the children. Isn’t that what they say? It’s true, what with Santa and elves on shelves, cookies, stockings, and toys. But what about the adults? Parents deserve their own special brand of holiday cheer too (beyond those oh-so-boring office parties). The Playhouse‘s got us covered. This month they’re showing The Santaland [...]
Send to KindleDisclosure: As part of SeaWorld San Antonio’s Wildside Blog Ambassador program, I received an annual pass and my family received funcards for admission to SeaWorld for one year. I also received an overnight stay in the Camp dorm, food, beverages, and promotional items in December to experience SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. However, I was [...]
Send to KindleDisclosure: I was hired by See’s Candies and received compensation to invite local bloggers to attend a preview of the new See’s Candies store in San Antonio. I attended the event and received free candy and a book about See’s. I was not asked to write about, or photograph, my experience. All opinions [...]
Posted in Events, Parenting, Popular Posts on September 4, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Events on August 25, 2012
Send to KindleYou’ve got just two days left to visit an amazing, free exhibit sponsored by KLRN and North Star Mall: Dinosaur George’s Museum in the Classroom. We visited it today and my kids were mesmerized by the sizes and varieties of dinosaurs hanging out in one of their favorite malls. This incredible display of [...]
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 [...]
Send to KindleThe grand opening for the Witte Museum’s South Texas Heritage Center is this Saturday, May 26! Is it on your Must-Do list? Well, partners, it should be. The South Texas Heritage Center’s grand opening activities promise something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a sneak peek into this San Antonio’s newest historical gem: And, [...]
Send to KindleMy kids love the Witte Museum. But they don’t call it that. The name they give it depends upon the most recent special exhibit they’ve seen there. For a time it was the “Dinosaur Museum.” After that they referred to the Witte as the “Bug Museum,” and then the “Fish Museum,” and, most recently, [...]
Send to KindleWhile growing up I knew I wanted to do something important with my life. For a while I wanted to be an obstetrician. Then I struggled through high school chemistry and realized that medicine just might not be my path. After that I decided that being a diplomat would be a great fit [...]
Send to KindleThere are lots of great events during Fiesta for families but one of my favorite is the Fiesta Arts Fair (@FiestaArtsFair), held the first weekend of Fiesta on Saturday and Sunday (April 21 and 22 this year), on the grounds of the Southwest School of Art. Sure, there’s great food (and wine too!) [...]
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 Events on March 20, 2012
Send to KindleLooking for something musical (and free!) to do with your little one this week? Heartsong Music, based in Austin, invites parents and their kids to two free sample Music Together Classes in San Antonio and Boerne: March 21 – 10:00am and 11:00am Kathy Marfin’s Dance School 14100 Nacogodoches Road, 78247 March 30 – [...]
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