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Culture Clash

by Colleen Pence

Fri
13
2008

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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We want the thump. The Luling Watermelon Thump.

by Colleen Pence

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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Finding fireworks on the Fourth of July

by Colleen Pence

Wed
2
2008

Yes, it rained yesterday for the first time in months! But that doesn't mean that Bexar County's fireworks ban will be lifted any time soon. If your preschooler wants to see the show in the sky this July 4th here are a few nearby celebrations:Fourth of July at Woodlawn Lake Park, Cincinnati, 10:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.This city-sponsored, family-friendly, free party kicks off with a red, white and ... Read more >

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Relax with yoga

by Emily

Mon
15
2008

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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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!

by BeingSavvy

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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  6. Helping Game
  7. Spinning a Spiderweb
  8. Bowl-O-Fun
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