‘Family’ Category
Easter Celebration for the Kids-FREE
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011Let’s Rodeo San Antonio!
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011The San Antonio Rodeo is in full swing and makes for a great outing for the whole family. Livestock, carnival, concerts, BBQ, bull riding and my favorite event…Muttin’ Bustin’! Take the time to enjoy this time of year in San Antonio. So much to do, neat things to see and an event your kids will enjoy seeing. To learn more about everything the Rodeo has to offer go to http://www.sarodeo.com. Definitely worth your money to learn more about how to be a true cowboy/cowgirl and get a glimpse of some Texas fun!
Why God Made Moms
Friday, January 21st, 2011This was too good to now share with all of the Savvy Mommas out there! Thanks Carrie for passing this on!
Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:
Why did God make mothers?
1. She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.
2. Mostly to clean the house.
3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.
How did God make mothers?
1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.
2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.
3. God made my mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.
What ingredients are mothers made of?
1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.
2. They had to get their start from men’s bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.
Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom?
1. We’re related.
2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people’s mom like me.
What kind of a little girl was your mom?
1. My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.
2. I don’t know because I wasn’t there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.
3. They say she used to be nice.
What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?
1. His last name.
2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer?
What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?
1. His last name.
2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer?
3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?
Why did your mom marry your dad?
1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my mom eats a lot.
2. She got too old to do anything else with him.
3. My grandma says that mom didn’t have her thinking cap on.
Who’s the boss at your house?
1. Mom doesn’t want to be boss, but she has to because dad’s such a goof ball.
Why did your mom marry your dad?
1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my mom eats a lot.
2. She got too old to do anything else with him.
3. My grandma says that mom didn’t have her thinking cap on.
Who’s the boss at your house?
1. Mom doesn’t want to be boss, but she has to because dad’s such a goof ball.
2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed.
3. I guess mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad.
What’s the difference between moms and dads?
1. Moms work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work.
2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.
3. Dads are taller and stronger, but moms have all the real power ’cause that’s who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friends.
4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine.
What does your mom do in her spare time?
1. Mothers don’t do spare time.
2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.
What would it take to make your mom perfect?
1. On the inside she’s already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.
What’s the difference between moms and dads?
1. Moms work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work.
2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.
3. Dads are taller and stronger, but moms have all the real power ’cause that’s who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friends.
4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine.
What does your mom do in her spare time?
1. Mothers don’t do spare time.
2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.
What would it take to make your mom perfect?
1. On the inside she’s already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.
2. Diet. You know, her hair. I’d diet, maybe blue.
If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?
1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I’d get rid of that.
If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?
1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I’d get rid of that.
2. I’d make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it not me.
3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.
2 Great websites for your kiddos to check out!
Thursday, January 20th, 2011Thanks to my friend Lianne! Check out these 2 websites she is using with her daughters! They sound amazing!
There is one web site for math and the other is for reading. The reading site is free and is www.bookadventure.com. If you sign up, your child can take online quizzes for the books they read.
The second is for math and my friend’s children use it at their private school. It is a subscription site, $10 a month or a yearly charge of $79. Check them out at www.ixl.com. It covers everything kids need to know and is grouped by grade level.
Field Trip at No Cost!
Saturday, January 15th, 2011I have been so blessed to find a wonderful preschool for my kiddos that we all love. I could go on and on about how great the teachers are, the activities and the lessons the kids are learning. The one thing I love about the school is that they take the kids on field trips throughout the year.
My son just went on a field trip to our local grocery store. It was both educational and fun. He has mentioned it a few times now since he went last week. He has been pointing out to me which foods are healthy and which ones are not! Gotta love your 5 year old telling it like it is.
It made me realize I need to be better about educating my kids when we are out in public. So many times I am so concerned about getting my errands run or making sure they are behaving that I don’t live in the moment and allow my kids imagination and brains run wild. We frequent the grocery on a weekly basis. How easy would it be to teach them a new food each week and where it comes from? Or show them how the butchers work so hard to have the meats freshly prepared for us and talk to them about where the meats come from. Teach them the difference between a healthy snack vs. a non-healthy snack. Show them the importance of how much things cost and add up so quickly.
The grocery store is a great activity you could take your kids to do without making it your routine trip to the grocery. Take them on a scavenger hunt where they have to find certain healthy food choices, allow them to find foods that start with each letter of the alphabet and write them down, take them to change their coins from their piggy bank into cash and then let them pick out a snack, show them the floral area and teach them different types of flowers God has made. There are endless teaching moments in the grocery that we all frequent too often! Take advantage of spending special time with your kids and enjoy your local food market.
The Cove Restaurant
Sunday, January 9th, 2011I am trying my best to get out more and see the city, especially before the arrival of our new baby. We are soon going to become a family of 5 and have been discussing how much of the little things will be changing for our family. So exciting and a bit nervous, but very THANKFUL for God’s continued blessings in my life.
We came across a dive this weekend that exceeded our expectations! The Cove Restaurant, located at 606 W. Cypress Street in San Antonio has the slogan “Eat Well, Live Well.” They serve SOL foods! Sustainable, organic and local!! This restaurant is also a beer garden, live music venue, laundromat and car wash!!!
The Cove was featured on the Food Network channel and Texas Monthly magazine. Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere and a kids playground, basketball hoop and ping pong table! Another bonus…every Tuesday from 5pm-11pm kids eat free off the kids menu with the purchase of adult entree. You can make this a whole family event and even bring your dog!
Take a Saturday and get out of your rut! Try somewhere new and get inspired by eating healthy! You won’t be disappointed with this place! To learn more about The Cove check out their web page at http://thecove.us.
Neatly Done!!!
Thursday, January 6th, 2011Alright ladies! New year, new you and new organized home/closet wouldn’t be all that bad, right? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a professional organizer come into your home to clean and organize it so that it looks brand new!
Mary Cook, owner of Neatly Done is the lady to call! Mary is a professional organizer that takes the time to help make your chaotic living situation seem like a nice walk in the park. She is highly trained and recommended for her expertise in making your living situation manageable. You will appreciate your space and use more of what you have if Mary comes to help de-clutter and organize.
Along with all the joys of Motherhood is the head-spinning sense of being overwhelmed with all the “stuff” that comes into your house when you bring that 1st baby home. And with each child it multiplies! Simplicity is the desire to clear out, pare down, and realize the essentials of what we need to live our lives truly well. If this is Your desire for the New Year, Neatly Done can help you.
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New Year’s Resolutions for Savvy Mommas
Thursday, December 30th, 2010I am not the type of person that comes up with a New Years Resolution and sticks to it, but every year I wonder what I can do to be better, to help others, to make a difference. I figure with New Years being this weekend I could jot down some easy ideas for any Savvy Momma to work on with their families. Our husbands and kids deserve the best of us! And sometimes we are so tired of giving all we have or we get stuck in rut. My resolution is to wake up with a purpose, have a positive attitude and live my life with Jesus as my everything. I figure we can all strive for excellence. Here are just a few ways to make small changes in your daily life, yet they will be BIG changes for those that live under your household too!
Wake up happy! Chose to be happy! My attitude reflects on how I show my kids love each and every day. Make an effort to start the day out right. Spend time in the mornings talking to God, getting up on the right side of the bed. When you are happy, your family will be too. You know the old saying….”when momma ain’t happy, nobody’s happy!”
Exercise, breathe fresh air, enjoy our beautiful city and weather, teach your children how important it is it live an active lifestyle. You will never regret spending 30 minutes of your day making your heart healthy, your body feel good and your energy level superb. Be an influence that refects healthy living to your kids.
Spend time reading the Bible! There is no greater book out there that you can learn from, share stories, understand history and see God reveal His love for you! What better stories are there to tell your kids besides ones that really happened and that allow us to understand how mighty and sovereign our God is!
I will work on quality time with my kids and my husband! We are all so plugged into the internet, cell phones, and wordly issues that even when we are “stay at home” mom’s we are home, but too busy being plugged into this junk. Imagine leaving your phone behind while you go to the park and actually enjoy playing with your kids, rather than sitting on the bench checking your Facebook account. I am guilty of doing this! Small changes of letting go of the “noise” to enjoy real noise of your family is well worth it!
Make a difference in the community. Get invovled in some type of local non-profit, help a family, volunteer your talents for others and show your kids the importance of giving back. This is also a great way to use some hidden talents you haven’t used since you graduated from college, high school or sorority life. God gave us all different talents. We should not let them go to waste! We are here working for Him, on His kingdom. Strive to shine your light and allow others to see Jesus living inside our hearts for others. Not just for ourselves and our busy lives and routines of the hustle and bustle.
I will stop here, although I could think of many more. But, these are areas I am going to work on and I thought I would share with you. Hoping to inspire you, allow your minds to start thinking about living 2011 to the best of your ability, create new and fond memories for your family and make you a proud Savvy Momma that lives with NO REGRETS! Be safe this weekend!
Back at it with GREAT intentions!
Thursday, December 30th, 2010Happy New Year Savvy Mommas!!!!! I have been neglecting this page more than I ever imagined I would. Not because I wanted to or because I didn’t care. I have been so busy this holiday season with 2 little ones holiday activities, a pregnancy that has me sick all the time and a fundraiser I am co-chairing that has become a full time job. That being said…one of my priorities for 2011 is to be consistent about posting more regular activities, cool shops, yummy restaurants to try and places to entertain your family.
2011 is going to be a GREAT year! I can just feel it!!! Please feel free to email me with any awesome information, places to try out and things to do to entertain your kiddos so I can let all other Savvy Mommas know too! We are all a wealth of knowledge. Just takes a few of us to type this stuff up and share with others.
Happy New Year!! Let’s make 2011 Great!
The Holy Alphabet
Monday, November 15th, 2010The Holy Alphabet–THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! Whoever came up with this one must have had some Divine guidance!
A lthough things are not perfect
B ecause of trial or pain
C ontinue in thanksgiving
D o not begin to blame
E ven when the times are hard
F ierce winds are bound to blow
G od is forever able
H old on to what you know
I magine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
K eep thanking Him for all the things
L ove imparts to thee
M ove out of “Camp Complaining”
N o weapon that is known
O n earth can yield the power
P raise can do alone
Q uit looking at the future
R edeem the time at hand
S tart every day with worship
T o “thank” is a command
U ntil we see Him coming
V ictorious in the sky
W e’ll run the race with gratitude
X alting God most high
Y es, there’ll be good times and yes some will be bad, but…
Z ion waits in glory….where none are ever sad!
And God Bless “I AM Too blessed to be stressed!” The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything. Love and peace be with you forever, Amen .
