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

Fourth of July Foods, Crafts and Fun

June 30, 2009

Alright, we know where to go for fireworks on the Fourth, but we need to make sure kids have a background about the holiday.  There are many (fun!) ways for your child to get involved and be in on the appreciation of the holiday.  I always bring in crafts, books, or pictures and stories to get the point across.  Being the parent, you know which way your child learns best.  I know my son would probably rather read a book first and do a small craft.  He is just now getting into crafts, but is really just a huge reader.  He also enjoys listening to facts about the topic and looking at pictures.  Here are some suggestions to do with your little one before the Fourth of July.  

Handmade gifts of pottery

by Emily

December 11, 2008

Ok, I know you are not done with your shopping yet. You might be stuck on a particular person that is really hard to buy for. Turn the pressure over to the kids! Take them to one of these great art studios to make a Christmas gift for a loved one. Your child will love creating a gift and the receiver will have a much more meaningful gift than a gift card. I have wrote about The Painted Plate  Read more...

Imagination

by Emily

October 17, 2008

We all know how important it is for our children to use their imagination and be creative. You can find places to investigate that are off the beaten path. What about an overgrown field or lot? Your child can visualize what might be there in future or what could have been there. Is there an open field nearby? Usually all it takes is a little prodding on your part to get your child's  Read more...

Don't pass up the dollar aisle

by Emily

September 01, 2008

Hello! It's your friendly shopper here coming to you today from Target! Where else? I am here to make sure you are taking advantage of the dollar aisles at the front of your Target store. No matter how rushed I am to get in and out, I take 5 minutes top to rummage through the goodies. Always the planner, I have upcoming events (birthdays, my own kids' parties, thank you gifts) in the back  Read more...

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...