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Top 5 Things to Do Before Summer is Over
August 04, 2009
After I purchased my son's backpack for preschool (eek!) and got the "welcome" letter from his school; I started to panic. What had we not accomplished this summer that I had vowed to do? Was there anything we couldn't possibly do once school starts or would be harder to do? I came up with a list that our family is going to be crossing off as well get done. Are there any on your end-of-summer-must-finish-before-school-starts list?
Read more...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.
Read more...The Circus Came to Town
July 06, 2009
On Friday night my family headed to the 'greatest show on Earth'- the Ringling Brothers Over The Top Circus. I hadn't been to the circus in years and really didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised with how much the show is the still the same! Before we went I let my son peruse the Ringling Brothers website to know what to expect- and to be excited about it! We planned on going an hour before to check out the animals (they are out for viewing an hour and a half before the show until thirty minutes before the show starts) but didn't make it in time. Read more...
Newly Expanded Riverwalk!
June 04, 2009
We have exciting news in the Alamo city! Have you heard we have expanded our fabulous Riverwalk? The Grand Opening at the San Antonio Museum of Art has already taken place but they are still in the celebratory mood. On Sunday they will have First Sunday for Families: Down By the River. From 12-5 p.m., families can visit the newly expanded grounds and enjoy water-inspired art activities, refreshments, museum tours, music, and more! Kids under age 12 are free.
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Two Brothers BBQ
June 01, 2009
Are you in the mood for BBQ? Summer is around the corner all you can think of is a cold glass of sweet tea and a side of ribs. Right? If your feelings are mutual then head on down to Two Brothers BBQ (located on 12656 West Ave.). This new restaurant is owned by Jason Dady who also owns The Lodge Restaurant of Castle Hills, Bin 555, and Tre Trattoria. Read more...
Going Out To Eat On a Monday
March 09, 2009
It is Monday, the start of Spring Break. If you are not going out of town this week, why not have a staycation! Well, at least go out to eat for a treat with the kids tonight. There are a couple different restaurants that aren't known for being a "kid" restaurant, but are definitely kid-friendly. You may have heard of these favorites.
Read more...An Interview with Emme
February 23, 2009
Eating disorders is not something we typically associate with our preschoolers, but we should be aware of it. Eventually our preschoolers will be pre-teenagers (GASP!) and no matter their size they need to have healthy attitudes towards themselves and others. I was lucky enough to be in on a conference call with supermodel, Emme. She is a nationally recognized body image and self esteem advocate. Emme has twice been selected as People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful Women.
Emme is working with Yale University's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity to educate our country about weight bias, weight discrimination and wants to share with you helpful ways to teach your children about the harmful effects of weight bias and how to support a child in your life who is the victim of such a horrible experience.
I am bringing you this interview as the week of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week begins. Please take a moment after reading this post to visit the site!
Read more...Spotlight on Sittercity
November 05, 2008
Have you ever been in a crunch and needed a babysitter? Or maybe you know about a big event coming up and don't have anyone to watch the kids. If you aren't one of the lucky ones to have a parent or relative that can babysit, it may be a headache trying to find somone you trust. Have you heard of Sittercity ? Sittercity has great local sitters that are screened through a four-step process. Read more...
What's coming up?
September 26, 2008
Have you taken your child to see Old MacDonald's Farm at the Steven Stoli Playhouse ? If you haven't, tomorrow is the last day it is showing. Make sure to put the next play on your calendar- Little Red Riding Hood and the Cookie Wolf showing Oct. 4- Nov. 1. Tickets are cheaper than going to a movie and probably a better experience. Don't forget about Seussical the Muscial playing Read more...
Savin' some cash
September 10, 2008
I am all about saving money where I can, although it can be hard when you have kids. You finish paying preschool tuition for the month but then get a bill in the mail for the strep test your pediatrician sent off for. So, if there is a chance to save- why not check it out? I had heard rumblings from friends about deals they had scored at local second-hand shops. I decided to check out a Read more...
Summer music playlist -- the top five CDs your kids will love
July 01, 2008
1. The Parakeet Album: Songs of Jimmy Buffett I'm a Parrothead so it's not by accident that our daughter's name is Delaney . For a die-hard fan like me there's almost nothing more fun than introducing my kids to Jimmy Buffett and all things parrot. The Parakeet Album makes Buffett's music accessible to children by featuring his greatest and child-friendliest tunes (Volcano, Jolly Mon Sing, Off Read more...
The Five Things You Must Do with Your Child in San Antonio Before They Grow Up
May 29, 2008
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...
How to be a cowboy/cowgirl for a day
May 23, 2008
Tumbleweeds, Buckhorn Museum and the Texas Ranger Museum Is 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), Read more...
Planes, trains and automobiles -- Things that go Vroom!
May 19, 2008
The Brackenridge Eagle and Lukey J. miniature trains at Brackenridge Park, 210-734-7183 OK, so they don't go, Vroom! exactly. But the Brackenridge Eagle and Lukey J. mini-trains at Brackenridge Park each have one heck of a whistle. Catch them at their main train station across from the San Antonio Zoo or buy tickets while visiting the Witte Museum as the trains stop there about halfway through Read more...
The Five Best Ways to Enjoy Brackenridge Park, the Joske Pavilion Area
May 15, 2008
It never fails. Every so often our Friday afternoon playgroup disbands for whatever reason and my best friend and I are left trying to figure out how to entertain our disappointed kids at the last minute. Thankfully we live close to Brackenridge Park and it's becoming our new standby. Brack's got everything you need to keep your antsy preschooler entertained until it's time to meet Daddy for Read more...
The five best day trips within an hour (or so!) of San Antonio
May 14, 2008
Living in San Antonio is great but sometimes you just gotta get away. Check out the five best day trips to make with your child that are within an hour (or so!) of SA: 1. McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels, TX (about 20 minutes from SA) A child's dream-come-true, the McKenna Children's Museum offers hands-on exhibits (ranch, grocery store, train station, hospital, to name a few), story Read more...
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