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The Top Five Things to Do in San Antonio on a Rainy Day

Tue
27
2008

We haven't seen rain 'round these parts in some time but here's a list to keep handy for when the proverbial south Texas downpour arrives without warning (and you know it will!):1. The Library or Reading is FUNdamentalSan Antonians are lucky to have a wonderful library system that provides branches in all parts of town and it's a great (and free!) place to entertain your kids. In fact Delaney (3 ... Read more >

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Mozart, Moby or Miles

Fri
30
2008

Pottery Barn Sing-AlongsOne of the best-kept secrets in town (unfortunately for Pottery Barn marketing execs) is Pottery Barn's Sing-Alongs. Held several times each year, the concerts feature regional superstars from the preschooler music scene. Favorite Austin performer Joe McDermott makes regular appearances in San Antonio at the Barn and he drives the kids to dancing with wild abandon. ... Read more >

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We want the thump. The Luling Watermelon Thump.

Mon
23
2008

Did your mama ever tell you it's not polite to thump your fruit? Well it's time to ditch the manners. As you're planning ahead for your busy week of summer activities, be sure to add a visit to Luling (about 50 miles east of San Antonio off of IH-10) this June 26, 27, 28 or 29 for their annual Watermelon Thump. And yes, the experience is as much fun as its name is funny. Celebrating local ... Read more >

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Imagination

Fri
17
2008

We all know how important it is for our children to use their imagination and be creative. You can find places to investigate that are off the beaten path. What about an overgrown field or lot? Your child can visualize what might be there in future or what could have been there. Is there an open field nearby? Usually all it takes is a little prodding on your part to get your child's ... Read more >

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Sesame Street Live

Mon
17
2008

I just had to share my Sesame Street Live experience with you! If you have a little one that is into Sesame Street and didn't get to go, I would definitely recommend going the next time they come to San Antonio (they will be in Austin and Dallas in February- check ticketmaster ). I saw an array of ages there- anywhere from newborn to elementary school age. I would recommend getting there on ... Read more >

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Colleen Pence

An Army brat who's lived in more than a couple of these lovely United States, Colleen now calls San Antonio home (She even says, "ya'll," without smirking and passes quite convincingly as a native Texan.). In her past life Colleen managed marketing campaigns for the San Antonio Symphony, a 60-year-old architecture firm and an international software company but she left all that in 2005 to stay...Read more >

Emily

Emily has called San Antonio home for over 15 years. She lives here with her husband and two sweet and beautiful children. Until recently, Emily was an elementary school teacher but now is excited she is able to educate her own children and watch their every move! She enjoys scrapbooking, traveling, reading and anything that has to do with her family. You can find Emily usually with her...Read more >

A Great Book Rhymes!

November
22
2008

Kids are a funny bunch. They are often loath to change and anything new. But still, our little ones are open to so much -- and so much more than we more ossified parents are! Think of poetry: preschoolers happily read and repeat poems with ease and ...Read more >

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