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How to Get Outside and Enjoy the Beautiful Weather in San Antonio – 5 FREE Ideas!
Summer 2023 was one for the books. It was the hottest summer ever on record in San Antonio with a whopping 64 triple digit days. The heat was so oppressive and unpleasant, I am now reading about a sort of reverse seasonal affective disorder in which people experienced depression related to too much sun and…
Read MoreThe DoSeum – Kids Museum In San Antonio
The DoSeum in San Antonio is one of my favorite places to take my kids. It’s not really a museum. Of course, it’s in the name, but this San Antonio children’s museum is essentially an epic play place that has sneaky hands-on learning incorporated. Meaning kids don’t realize they’re learning, because they’re just doing. Which…
Read More5 Best Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating in San Antonio (With A Map!)
Halloween is just around the corner which means stores are full of candy, costumes are ridiculously expensive, and Home Depot is repping the wide world of inflatable yard displays in a major way. All in the name of one night of sugar-laden fun. If you are looking to make October 31st an evening that your…
Read MoreThe Best Pumpkin Patches In and Around San Antonio (Updated for 2024)
It’s officially the ‘ber months in San Antonio and that means all things autumn have started making their debut (and by autumn, we don’t actually mean cooler temps or leaves turning pretty colors because, hey, this is South Texas). Friday night lights football, spooky Halloween decorations, and of course, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING are popping up…
Read More11 Things To Do In The Fall In San Antonio
Each year, as summer’s blazing temperatures start to ease, residents of the Alamo City start to come out of the woodwork. And I mean that literally as we’ve all been inside where the air conditioning is since mid-May. But each September starts to usher in the cooler temps (and by cooler temps, I mean low…
Read MoreIs Natural Bridge Caverns Worth It?
I confess, I am something of a cave-snob. You may not know that cave-snobbery is a thing, but it is totally a thing. And it is a malady that afflicts many who have been lucky enough to visit, or in my case live near, some of the most renowned cavern systems in the world (a…
Read MoreWhen and Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in San Antonio
While San Antonio is most notably known for its strong Mexican heritage, SA and many of the outlying communities also have a lesser-known German heritage that dates back to the 1840s. It was during this time that German immigrants made their way to the Alamo city in search of jobs and opportunities in agriculture, as…
Read MoreHow Bad is Traffic in San Antonio, Actually?
This is a question that is on the mind of nearly every person considering a move to San Antonio. And it’s an important question since traffic can affect so much (commute time, time with family, safety). But it’s a question with a nuanced answer. So, let’s break down the traffic in San Antonio and what…
Read MoreHere’s The Perfect Romantic Weekend in San Antonio | Hotels, Restaurants, and More
San Antonio makes for an ideal weekend getaway for couples. It’s conveniently located on I35 (the major north/south interstate that runs through Texas), and it’s just a few hours from every major city in Texas. From the stunning riverwalk to the world-class restaurants, incredible spas and resorts and boutique shopping districts, this might be your…
Read MoreAdult Birthday Celebrations in San Antonio – 10 Fun Ideas!
You’re looking for that perfect place to gather with friends in San Antonio and celebrate a birthday, but you also happen to be an adult – what do you do? You DON’T do Main Event, Incredible Pizza, or any of the other countless kid’s places that require some kind of seizure warning for all the…
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