With the New Year well underway, parents are returning to work and kids are returning to daycare and school. However, the transition from holiday fun back to the daily grind isn’t always easy. The reality of the looming winter ahead without having the holidays to look forward to may leave your kids dealing with the…

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Cookies are a staple of the season and a favorite for everyone, from Santa to Grandma. We’ve rounded up some of the best holiday cookie recipes to make your dessert buffet even more delicious. (Tag us on Instagram and show us what holiday treats you’re concocting this year!) Sour Cream Sugar Cookies The classic sugar…

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Just how much candy does your child eat on Halloween? The answer may be the scariest thing you see all season. Reports estimate that the average child will consume as much as 3 cups of sugar on Halloween! Roughly, that’s 384 grams of sugar, which is nearly 16 times the daily maximum as recommended by…

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If you’re reading this, chances are you live in or near San Antonio. Know matter how well you know the city, we think a few of these San Antonio facts might surprise you. Even if none of these fun facts are new to you, they’ll definitely interest your kids! 9 Interesting Facts About San Antonio…

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Father’s Day is next Sunday, June 17th. Dads do so much for their families every day of the year, and we love getting to celebrate them on Father’s Day every year.  If you’re looking for some kid-friendly crafts for the dads or granddads in your life, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these…

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Last week we shared some of our favorite sensory activities for toddlers. So this week it’s all about the preschoolers! As children develop and become more familiar with different sights and sounds, more advanced sensory activities will help them make new connections and discoveries about the world around them. These sensory activities are unique, fun,…

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As you head out for all your favorite spring activities, chances are you need a great snack mix to keep everyone energetic–and entertained. No doubt there’s some Easter candy still squirreled away in your cupboard. You might even be looking for a way to use up those last handfuls of crackers or the bit of…

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Tissue paper stained glass is the perfect spring art project. Not only does it encourage you to enjoy the beautiful sunlight streaming through the windows, but it is also an easy craft activity for kids of almost any age. It’s also great entertainment for a stormy spring afternoon and encourages children to anticipate when the…

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As the days warm into Texas spring, enjoy family time outdoors–or at least outside the norm–with these great San Antonio experiences.   Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair Park Featuring a splash pad, climbing structures, sand play area, and giant chess and checkers, Yanaguana Garden is designed for families to enjoy the outdoors. Bring a picnic and…

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Around Austin, spring is already welcoming fresh flowers, produce, and plenty of family fun. Before summer’s heat arrives, relish these warm weather activities perfect for quality family time.  Strawberry Picking Spring brings on the berries–perfectly succulent and ripe for the picking. (Or jam making or cake topping or smoothie stirring.) Whatever your preference, load up…

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