On a cold, cloudy, or rainy day we long for the feel of the sunshine on our faces. There is a comforting feeling imparted by that warmth we feel. We look with envy at the tanned models on the covers of the magazines in the check-out lines of the grocery store. There is something intriguing…
Happy International Museum Day to all of you art, culture, history, and nature loving families. Today is a great day to explore the museums in your area or plan a weekend trip for your entire family. International Museum Day was created to raise awareness about the importance of museums. Today, we recognize how museums are…
Spending a little extra time reading your food labels can make a huge difference in your family’s eating habits. Finding out more about what you eat can help you make the right decision when you are grocery shopping. Next time you are shopping, look at the nutrition label to see what you are really feeding…
It is always a great idea to include a homemade gift as part of your Mother’s day celebration. This week I went on the hunt for a nice simple project that kids both old and young could do for Mother’s Day. I found this awesome hand print bird card on The Craft Nest, and thought…
Today is National Teacher Day and Country Home would like to join millions of people across the country in saying “Thank you” to all of our wonderful teachers! The idea for National Teacher Day started back in the mid 1940′s when Arkansas teacher Mattye Whyte Woodridge began speaking to leaders about the need for a…
Summer Camp at Country Home Learning Center We have an exciting Summer Camp program planned for our school-aged children which includes our curriculum units “All Around the USA,” “Under the Sea” and “The Production Crew.” We will also feature a “Wonders of the USA walk-around museum” created by the Summer Campers for the preschool students…
This month’s Featured Teacher, Ms. Carmen Garner, comes from our location on Poss Road in San Antonio, TX. Selecting this month’s Featured Teacher was simpler than usual, and it is entirely because Ms. Carmen is one of our most dedicated, long term Country Home teachers. She has been with Country Home Learning Center since 1991. The Director at Country…
Some of you may be raising your first child. Others may be moving on to number 2, 3, or more. Regardless of how much experience you have raising children, it’s still hard to keep up with all of the latest information on how to safely raise your kids. There’s always a new study or a…
Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, along the northern outskirts of San Antonio is a party oasis called Adventure Quest. What started years ago as the Country Home Ranch has since morphed into a smorgasbord of inflatable water slides, a petting zoo, softball field, miniature golf course, horseback riding arena, volleyball court, and an old-fashioned…
Today begins the lively, culturally unique, and fun filled 10 days of Fiesta in San Antonio. Fiesta is an event that has been enjoyed by families since 1891! This historic celebration is something that San Antonio natives and people from all over look forward to every year! Fiesta began as a single parade which paid…