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

The Five Things You Must Do with Your Child in San Antonio Before They Grow Up

by Colleen Pence

Below is a list of smack-me-on-the-head-and-call-me-Shirley obvious things you must do in San Antonio before your child grows up. Future posts will cover the littler-known things you don't want to miss before your child turns the magical age where doing anything with you, no matter how cool, just isn't cool.1. San Antonio Spurs game My dad took me to my first Spurs game when I was but a wee ... Read more >

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How to be a cowboy/cowgirl for a day

by Colleen Pence

Tumbleweeds, Buckhorn Museum and the Texas Ranger MuseumIs your child in the mood for pretend play and dress up? Why not encourage them to become a cowboy/cowgirl for a day? This is, after all, Texas, land of the cowboy and cowgirl! What better place to learn what being a cowboy/cowgirl is really all about?Start by organizing a playgroup at Tumbleweeds (979-0339, 8301 Speedway Drive, 78230), a ... Read more >

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History Lessons

by Colleen Pence

The AlamoTaking your child to the Alamo is a wonderful way to start the history lesson of how the Texians and Tejanos fought bravely, and lost honorably, against the Mexicans in a bid for independence. This beloved Texas landmark is here, in our city, for us to visit and revere. It only makes sense we'd want to share it with our children.Preparing kids for the visit can enhance their experience. ... Read more >

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Culture Clash

by Colleen Pence

I'm not talking about the merging of Culture Club with The Clash (although if Joe Strummer wasn't dead and Boy George was willing just think of the wacky possibilities that could've resulted: Rock the Chameleon, Should I Stay or Should I Tumble 4 Ya). No, I'm talking about the Texas Folklife Festival taking place this Friday through Sunday on the grounds of the Institute of Texan ... Read more >

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Five great ways to introduce a preschooler to local history or landmarks

by Colleen Pence

1. Pile your bikes (and helmets!) into the car and head for the Mission Hike and Bike Trail to incorporate exercise and fun into a historical lesson: learning about the San Antonio Missions (Concepcin, San Jos, San Juan, Espada). 2. Take your older preschooler (5+) to see The Alamo: Price of Freedom movie at the IMAX theater in Rivercenter Mall prior to visiting the famous San Antonio landmark. ... Read more >

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Three Days In and Around San Antonio: Day One

by Colleen Pence

San Antonio is the top tourism destination in Texas and with good reason. The River City famous for the Alamo is also brimming with a wealth of Texas history, a deeply-rooted Mexican-American culture, Tex-Mex food and two theme parks. Start Day One of your trip to San Antonio with a hearty breakfast at Madhatter's. Located in Southtown, San Antonio's art district, Madhatter's is ... 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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