‘Eat’ Category

Summer is HERE!!

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

It is only the 2nd day of summer and my kids are already driving me CRAZY!  It doesn’t help that they have been running fevers the past 2 days, but the days are creeping by.  So…it is time for some summer suggestions.  Write in with your favorite activity to do with your kids during the summer to help the days go by!  Then I can take all of the suggetions and write a blog about new ideas for all of us Savvy Mommas to do.

We have already baked cupcakes, painted pictures and been swimming like crazy.  New ideas needed PLEASE!

Uptown-Downtown Prom Night

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Alright ladies!!!  Get your old prom dresses out and stroll on over to a night on the town in Boerne, TX this Tuesday May 4 from 5-9 pm.  The Boerne Business Alliance, who also brought you Dickens on Main, Diva Night, Boot Scootin’ Boogie Night and much more is hosting this fun girls night out and you won’t want to miss it!  There will be food, fun & prizes…and of course SHOPPING!!!  Participating stores will be open late and will feature a balloon and disco balls at the front of their store for you to know to come on in and take a look around. 

Dress up or come as you are and be ready to have a fun girls night out!  Bring your prom picture to win “Ugliest Prom Dress” or write your story on a 3×5 card to win “Worse Prom Date/Night ever!”  Get on your old dancing shoes and come shop til you drop while enjoying a night out with your friends.

It really is Incredible!

Monday, April 19th, 2010

With all of the rain we have been lately my kids and I were going stir crazy last week!  So, we decided to venture out somewhere we had never been.  It was enough for me to meet the manager and let them know I wanted to blog about what a great experience we had at Incredible Pizza Company. 

Incredible Pizza is a large indoor play area that also serves delicious pizza, pasta, baked potatoes, beverages and dessert.  The best thing of all was how incredibly clean I found this place to be.  They have bumper cars, go karts, mini bowling lanes, putt putt golf, and tons of other games.  Their system is great too.  You buy a buffet meal and a game card that has the money on the card.  Kids don’t lose tokens and parents get to keep track of how much money is left on the card to make it fair for your kids to have equal playing time.  Most of the games you play allow you to win tickets.  Once you are ready to leave, total up your tickets so your child goes home with a prize :)  

Incredible Pizza Company has great savings offered throughout the week:  $1 buffet Monday: with $15 game card purchased, 2 for $20 Tuesday: receive 2 kid’s buffets and 2 $10 game cards for only $20, Wacky Wednesday: choose your option of timed play and receive unlimited play on all attractions and video games, Double Thursdays: they will DOUBLE the value on all game play with your buffet purchase, Friday: purchase $20 game card and get $10 free added to the card!

http://www.incrediblepizza.com/sanantonio  to learn more about all Incredible Pizza has to offer.  They are located at 11743 West Ave. @ Blanco.

Mi Casa Tamale Restaurant

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

I think I have found my new favorite place to hang out on a Friday night!  Outside patio, live band, basketball court, 2 trampolines and about 10 Rainbow Playsystems lined up for your kids to be in playground heaven.  Oh, and did I mention the food has great tex-mex and delicious margaritas?!?!   Mi Casa is located off of I-10 and Ralph Fair Rd.  Definitely a kid friendly place with very affordable meals for the whole family.  This is a must try place!

Big Lou’s Pizza

Monday, April 5th, 2010

If you are looking for a fun experience and a great place to host a party, you might want to check out Big Lou’s Pizza restaurant for a memorable way to eat a pizza.  This restaurant has been featured on Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel because of it’s unique way of serving pizza.  You can order a 42 inch pizza that will feed an army!  It literally takes up the entire table.  You have to hold your drink in your lap in order for the pizza to fit.  It is recommended not to add too many toppings or the dough will get too soggy.  This could be a funny and adventurous night out with your friends, date night with other couples or for a bday party for bigger kids.  The pizza is tasty too!  Check it out.  You can find them at:

(210) 337-0707

2530 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78222 29.3854 -98.4043

Easter Story with Easter Cookies

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

The Easter Story Cookies

To be made the evening before Easter.

You need:

1 cup whole pecans
1 tsp. vinegar
3 egg whites
pinch salt
1 cup sugar
zipper baggie
wooden spoon
tape
A Bible

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. This is important! Don’t wait until you’re
half done with the recipe!

Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested,
He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
Read John 19:1-3.

Let each child smell the vinegar.
Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl.
Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross,
He was given vinegar to drink.
Read John 19:28-30.

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life.
Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.
Read John 10:10-11.

Sprinkle a little salt into each child’s hand. Let them taste it and
brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears
shed by Jesus’ followers, and the bitterness of our own sin.
Read Luke 23:27.

So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing.
Add 1 cup sugar.
Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died
because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.
Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.

Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks
are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God’s eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read Isa. 1:18 and John 3:1-3.

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie
sheet.  Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus’ body was laid.
Read Matt. 27:57-60.

Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.
Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that
Jesus’ tomb was sealed.
Read Matt. 27:65-66.

NOW GO TO BED!
Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight.  Jesus’ followers were in despair when the tomb was
sealed.
Read John 16:20 and 22.

On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first
Easter, Jesus’ followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.
Read Matt. 28:1-9

Share “The Easter Cookie Story” With Your Friends.

Orderup!

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the new restaurant in SA called Orderup, you will definitely want to…with the kids.  This is a great family restaurant that has great options from pizza and burgers to delicious fish tacos. 

There are 3 locations in SA and I bet this restaurant opens more in the future around other areas.  It is YUMMY and easy to dine in with the family.  And the greatest night to check out Orderup…Wednesday.  From 6:00-8:00 is Kid’s Night and kids will receive a free pizza, taco or burger with every adult entree and drink purchased.  They will also have fun stuff to do to do each week like art lessons, balloon animals and make your own pizza night!

Check out what is going on at http://www.orderup-sa.com for more information.

Hop On Over

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Rainbow  Play Systems is holding their 3rd annual Easter Celebration Saturday March 27 from 10am-7:30pm!  This is an AMAZING event that you and your family will all enjoy.Base Sunshine Clubhouse Package II

Start the morning off right with open play on all of the Rainbow Play Systems, trampolines, inflatables, basketball courts, pony rides and pictures with the Easter Bunny (bring your camera for your pictures).  

There are 2 Easter Egg Hunts for kids from 0-11 years old.  At 11:30 the hunt will begin for 0-5 years old.  Then the kids ages 6-11 will have their hunt at 12:00.  Inside the eggs are yummy treats and best of all….SUPER great give aways and coupons to local restaurants!

Starting at 12:30 there will be prizes, prizes and more prizes to give away from local businesses.  Trampoline, picnic table, baby swing, potted plant arrangements, Rainow Play System Treehouse, party package from Family Celebration Station, NBA basketball goal from GrandSlam Courts and MUCH MUCH more. 

Then at 1:00 there will be games and crafts, balloon artists, face painting, DigiKids Identification, Fire and Police Department, Petting Zoo, Truman the Dragon, and more! 

4:00 will be a Bird Zone Golf Putting Tournament.  Rainbow Play Systems will be featuring Monsters VS Aliens at 7:30 on the big screen outside. 
I am telling you….this is a well thought out and amazingly fun day for everyone and the best part of all…..IT IS FREE!!!!!  There will be a snack bar open with hot dogs, nachos, etc. you can purchase but all other activities (except for the pony rides) are FREE! 

Celebrate Easter with your family, enjoy the spring weather and be sure to mark March 27 on your calendar.  Plan on spending your day at Rainbow Play Systems located at 25840 IH-10 W, Boerne, TX.  1-800-RAINBOW.

Spring Has Sprung!

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

YEA YEA YEA!  It seems like the weather is starting to consistently be warmer and more beautiful lately.  All I can say is THANK YOU JESUS.  I was to the point that the kids were ridin their bikes inside the house because we weren’t getting out much. NOT anymore :)

So, now that the weather is warmer I want to hear from you!  Where are some of your favorite parks around town?  What fun games and activities are you doing outside with your kids?  It is picnic season, throwing rocks in rivers and ponds season, feeding the animals season and staying outside all day long.  I might even forgo naps occasionally if the weather stays this good.  Bring on the sunshine! 

Please comment back on your favorite parks and activities so I can send it out for all the Savvy Mommas to take advantage of this amazing weather.

Morgans’ Wonderland

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

I am sure each of you has seen the commercial for Morgan’s Wonderland…opening in 39 days.  This place is amazing!  If you haven’t seen the commercial I wanted to be sure to make sure you heard about this great new park. 

The park was inspired by Gordon Hartman’s daughter, Morgan, who is disabled.  The mission of Morgan’s Wonderland is to set a new standard for excellence in providing outdoor recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.  But, the park is open to the entire public.  The park sits on 25 acres and has numerous things to offer for everyone to enjoy.  You can literally spend an entire day there exploring all there is to offer. 

Some of the amentities and activities include: 3 playscapes, train rides, carousel, ampitheater, catch and release fishing, remote controlled boats, gymnasium where you can play basketball, volleyball and tennis, walking path around the lake, water play areas, off road adventure ride, music garden, swings, sand circle, gift shops, and a sensory village with pretend grocery shopping, theater, stable and much more.  This place really has everything you could imagine to complete a fun filled day with your kids and family!

Check out their website to learn more and remember to make reservations before each visit.  This is a place you won’t want to miss!  http://morganswonderland.com.