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Spotlight on The Children's Museum!

June 13, 2009

There are so many upcoming events at The Children's Museum.  Did you know there is a new exhibit, PowerBALL Hall?  It is a interactive ball exhibit that allows your child to explore the principle of physics with... balls.  There are different stations that will have your child developing motor and tracking skills.  In addition to this new fabulous exhibit, there are summer camps. 

Kinder Art Week (July 13-16)- This camp is for ages 3-5 and will focus on famous artists, draw and sculpt and oil and water.  It will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and the cost is $80 for members and $90 non-members. 

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Upcoming events at the Children's Museum

December 01, 2008

Did you know the San Antonio Children's Museum has a new permanent exhibit? It is like a mini-HEB that your kids can pretend they are shopping in, and even working at! Children can use kid-sized grocery carts to shop for "real" food. They will feel just like Mom and Dad when they can weigh their produce, pick out turkey or chicken, and pick out new types of food to try. When they get to the  Read more...

How to have a smoother grocery experience

October 23, 2008

This is an awkward time to grocery shop for me because of the ages of my children. My daughter is 6 months old and is still fairly unsteady. She can sit up if I stuff things around her and prop her up. My son is almost three and can sit really anywhere if he is in the mood. With that said, it is difficult to go to HEB, Target, Wal -Mart, Costco, Walgreens , etc.- you get the point. The reason  Read more...

The littlest foodie: kids cooking camp at Central Market

June 11, 2008

My mother hates to cook and that's probably why I grew up not knowing how to chop, broil, bake or braise. I'm a mess in the kitchen; my husband, Roger, swears my IQ drops at least 50 points any time I enter that room of the house. And if it wasn't for Roger's amazing culinary skills and his love for cooking, our family would either starve or live at Mickey D's. I'm thrilled that, under their  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in san antonio

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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