Posts Tagged as ‘kids’

March 17, 2010

Where will your kids be this summer?

Spring Break is really the kick off season for summer camp, isn’t it? Sign up now, or be left with the crumbs. At least, that’s how it can feel. There’s still time to get in the first batch of applications for several camps. Some I’ve already talked about here and here.
And here are a few [...]

March 14, 2010

Awed

No one is here except you and me. We are surrounded by people, but it’s as if they have all melted away. It’s difficult to see exactly what’s happened to your lip because it seems like everything is swelling up so quickly. The look in your eyes…a cross between fear and pain…expectant as you wait [...]

February 27, 2010

Weekend math fun for teens

I love stumbling upon great resources – especially free ones. If you’ve got a child who loves math and you can spare a couple of hours in the car once a month, the Texas State University Department of Mathematics together with Texas Mathworks offers a free Saturday exploration for junior high and high school students, [...]

December 15, 2009

Top Tuesday: Favorite Holiday Traditions

My favorite holiday traditions

Fudge made with eggnog and Mandel Bread (this is the only time of year I make it!)
Music. Especially this Chanukah song:    “In the window, I can see the glow. Of my menorah on newly fallen snow. I will set you, my little candle, on this the first** night of Chanukah.
And Chris Rice’s [...]

December 13, 2009

Did somebody say snow?

Some conversations are highly predictable when moms get together.
Me: “It’s such a busy time of year. I keep forgetting I’m supposed to be enjoying the holidays.”
Other mom: “I just have to stop and remind myself every so often.”
Still another mom: “I know…I’m so busy running around. I’m too tired to have fun.”
Oh, yeah. Must be [...]

December 1, 2009

Top Tuesday: GirlSense Babble

If you’ve read my blog on MySA.com, you know I’m on another mommy rant about GirlSense.com and its new Twitter-like feature called Babble. I’m struggling to help my kids navigate a complex online world while still protecting them from unsafe or unfriendly environments. Today’s top five lessons learned from Babble…
1. I had forgotten how mean [...]

November 25, 2009

Get moving to get turkeys on the tables of families in need

 
 
Looking for something to do on Thanksgiving Day that doesn’t include food? The San Antonio Food Bank’s got the ticket for you and your kids at The Great Turkey Challenge, starting at 7:30 a.m. for you early birds!
It’s a 5K Run/Walk to support the Food Bank’s efforts to put turkeys on the tables of needy [...]

September 8, 2009

Beatlemania for infants? Redbone Guitar kicks off music classes for kids

He claims he doesn’t have a natural gift for music. Maybe, maybe not. But he definitely has a natural gift for creating a unique mise-en-scène.  Richard Turner is the owner of Redbone Guitar Boutique…a little music store with a lot of character.
You might know Richard’s name from his Beatles radio show on KSYM. He’s done [...]

July 21, 2009

Great indoor activities for kids

Just posted a blog with all my fav indoor activities here in San Antonio. But there are so many more, I thought I’d add them in here.  Got kids? Or have some coming to visit? Here are some awesome indoor places to take them…

El Mercado, between Dolorosa and West Commerce, bordered by Santa Rosa and [...]