Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in San Antonio, TX

Top 5 things to do outside when the rain clears and the sun shines

by Colleen Pence

In San Antonio, as quickly as the rain appears it's gone. Here are some inspired places to take your child right after the last drop hits the pavement:1. Sunset Ridge Shopping Center, 6438 N. New Braunfels, 78209Located in the infamous 09'er zip code, The Sunset Ridge Shopping Center is an honest-to-goodness, real shopping center, not the suburban, strip-center, sprawling monstrosities that ... Read more >

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The five best day trips within an hour (or so!) of San Antonio

by Colleen Pence

Living in San Antonio is great but sometimes you just gotta get away. Check out the five best day trips to make with your child that are within an hour (or so!) of SA:1. McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels, TX (about 20 minutes from SA)A child's dream-come-true, the McKenna Children's Museum offers hands-on exhibits (ranch, grocery store, train station, hospital, to name a few), story ... Read more >

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The Five Best Ways to Enjoy Brackenridge Park, the Joske Pavilion Area

by Colleen Pence

It never fails. Every so often our Friday afternoon playgroup disbands for whatever reason and my best friend and I are left trying to figure out how to entertain our disappointed kids at the last minute. Thankfully we live close to Brackenridge Park and it's becoming our new standby. Brack's got everything you need to keep your antsy preschooler entertained until it's time to meet Daddy for ... Read more >

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Room to Run: Best places to tire out your preschooler

by Colleen Pence

The Quadrangle on Ft. Sam HoustonImagine a place, a magical place, where kids roam among friendly deer and peacocks, rabbits and ducks. A place where a mythical-looking clock tower stands tall above tiny children and dwarfs even adults. A place so spacious that your child could run, back and forth across it, for hours at a time, while you sit leisurely on a blanket, able to see them from any ... Read more >

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The Top Five Coolest Extra-preschool Activities in San Antonio

by Colleen Pence

1. Aragn Spanish Academy ClassesGreat preschool classes are one thing. But Spanish immersion preschool classes are a whole different world. Aragn Spanish Academy offers classes for children starting at age 3 that look and behave like any other great preschool in town. The difference is in how these classes sound. Children participate in typical preschool activities (singing, dancing, playing, ... Read more >

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We want the thump. The Luling Watermelon Thump.

by Colleen Pence

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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where to walk when there aren't that many choices

by Emily

One would think that a trip to the gas station these days would force anyone to try and find other ways to get places instead of a gas guzzling car. Unfortunately, most of us are still driving everywhere, we are just whining about it more (or at least I am). This is why when I found out about walkscore.com ranking the most walkable cities and San Antonio coming in #32 out of 40 (ouch), I ... Read more >

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what makes a beach or pool great for preschoolers

by Emily

If your preschooler is anything like my son- they LOVE water. My son is super excited when it is bath time, but we also try to find different and new ways for him to enjoy water. Because he is not water safe, it is important wherever it is that we take him has to either be somewhere he can splash safely (very shallow) or somewhere my husband or I can hold/stand right next to him. Some ... Read more >

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Going out to eat with the kids tonight?

by Emily

Like most families with one income, my husband I had to find ways to cut here and there. One of these sacrifices was going out to eat every day (well, not everyday but pretty darn close). When we do venture out, we want a kid-friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices and decent food. We have come across a couple of places that meet the criteria. In the realm of fast food, we enjoy McAllister's. ... Read more >

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Time to look at your calendar

by Emily

Although summer is drawing to a close- it doesn't mean activities with your toddler need to as well. There is plenty to do in the upcoming week(s) so keep your eye on these fun, and even educational activities. For starters: At the Children's Museum (305 E. Houston St.) this week they will be presenting Building Tracks Week during regular museum hours. I will be checking this out (my son ... Read more >

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Relax with yoga

by Emily

If you weren't already aware, it is National Yoga month in September. Kids naturally want to run around, exercise, and follow the leader, so yoga is great for little ones. They can copy the instructor as they do the positions and have fun while doing it. We also know how important it is for children this age to be practicing their gross motor skills, and there is no better way to do than ... Read more >

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a little football fun

by Emily

Have you taken your child to a sporting event yet? Why not try your local high school football game? We are early into football season so there is plenty of time to make it to one. We took our son last year and he loved it (when he was two), but we took him this past weekend and he LOVED it (he is almost three). There is so much to look at and do besides watching the actual football game. ... Read more >

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Sharkey's Cuts for Kids

by Emily

Does your child whine, complain, or flop around in the seat when it is time to get a haircut? You are not alone. If you are dreading taking your child for his next trim, make it a more enjoyable experience by taking him to Sharkey's Cuts for Kids. It is in the Legacy Shopping Center at 281 and 1604, a few doors down from McAllister's (I have featured before). You can make your haircut ... Read more >

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what's in your dress up bin? How to choose a costume...

by Emily

We are still building our dress up bin because my son is young. So far it has old hats, his old Halloween costume from last year, and a couple snippets of fabric to "layer" with. I was at Wal-Mart getting him a bandana for his costume and picked up a few in different colors for 99 cents to play with. Picking through sale bins or getting the sale after a holiday can add to your dress up bin. ... Read more >

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Halloween events around town

by Emily

Many Halloween events happening around town! Here are just a couple to check out with the family: 1. Young Chef's's Academy- Halloween Party at the La Cantera location. Kids will prepare fun Halloween treats and get to wear their costumes. Here is the rundown: Friday, October 24th, 6:00PM-8:00PM, ages 4 and up, members are $30, non-members $35. 2. Big Top Kidz- 2nd Annual Halloween ... Read more >

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