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My neighborhood: Alamo Heights -- Things to See and Do

Wed
4
2008

Although Alamo Heights has been my neighborhood for 15 years I'll soon be bidding it a fond farewell to head for the burbs. I'll certainly miss my old haunts, many of which are perfect for having fun with my children. Here are just a few of the many reasons I'll be sad to leave the hood:Twin Sisters, 6322 N. New Braunfels, 822-2265Kids love Twin Sisters because of its miniature picnic table ... Read more >

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If it's Wednesday, it must be Steak Nite!

Wed
18
2008

If your family's in the mood for a short Texas road trip to take advantage of our beautiful (if not hot) summer evenings, the Waring General Store is just up the road apiece from San Antonio. The store's normal offerings are snacks, drinks and various grocery items. But for the last 11 years, on Wednesdays between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., the cute little store by the Guadalupe River transforms ... Read more >

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Social life of a parent

Tue
16
2008

I am the first to admit that my husband and I do not get to go out on the town nearly as much as we did before kids, but every few weeks or so, my Mom will babysit. It is an even rarer for my friends and I to go out. But, on the off chance that you are not like me or that you are going to be having one of those rare occasions out, I have come up with a list of things you can do to have some ... Read more >

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free kids meals

Thu
6
2008

Have you discovered the website Connoisseur Club ? The link I put on here directs you straight to the San Antonio portion of the site. It is very helpful because it is either divided into areas of the city or you can type in your zip code. If you choose to click on a section of town you can then narrow it down even more by clicking on a day of the week. I find the way the website is set up ... 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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