Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in san antonio, TX

It is Waaaay Too Hot To Be Outdoors

July 09, 2009

First off, could it be any hotter?  Watching the weather is depressing- even more so for the mother of a pre-schooler- because my first thought is, "what the heck am I going to do with my kids that is indoors?!"  We will sometimes go to the pool in the morning but usually stay indoors the rest of the days.  If we dare brave going out in the afternoon, we are sweating just getting in the car!  With a high of 100 degrees forecasted for Saturday and the rest of this weekend, here are a few air-conditioned! places to take advantage of.  

Earth Day Crafts

April 14, 2009

Earth day is a week away.  It feels like every year Earth day seems a little more important and gains a more popularity.  I remember a mention of Earth Day when I went to school, but not near the attention it gets today.  I enjoy teaching my son to take care of our "Earth".  In honor of Earth Day next week I wrangled together a few crafts to do with the kids with that theme.  They are items you probably have around the house and are definitely on the 'easy' level. 

Fun Pranks For April Fool's Day

March 31, 2009

April 1st, or April Fools Day is tomorrow.  I finally think my son is at the age where he will get the joke in a good April Fools joke.  Some ideas are from Jenny Meade, the City Editor in Kansas City, Missouri.  I posted her link for some cute April Fools ideas.  I got many of my ideas from Family Fun (do you get this fabulous magazine?) magazine and on-line.  Also print out Disney's April Fools print-ables.  Check out these other ideas:

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

by Colleen Pence

May 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 FUNdamental San 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  Read more...

The littlest Picasso

by Colleen Pence

May 26, 2008

Artworks All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up. --Pablo Picasso You want to foster creativity in your child. You want your child to paint with wild abandon, to cut and tear tissue paper, to tell a vibrant and vivid story with glitter glue and pastels. But you don't want to worry about where the paint drops may fall. Enter Artworks , locally-owned  Read more...