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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.

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Heart Shaped Crayons…or any shape you want

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Found a cool craft that is easy, inexpensive, fun for kids to help and makes for great party favors for little kiddos. You don’t have to do heart shaped crayons, but since it was February and this was what tins my friend found at Target that is what she used.

All you do is buy disposable muffin tins (heart, easter bunny, carrot, etc.) and a large box of crayons. Peel each crayon making sure all paper is off of the crayon (use an exacto knife down the wrapper to make it faster to get the paper off). Break the crayons into 4-5 pieces each and place all colors of crayons into the muffin tins.

Load the tins with the crayons and bake on 275 until things start to get gooey. Let them cool and then peel off the tins. You have precious shaped crayons to give to friends and for your kids to use at home. So cute! Thanks Ang and Robin for the idea!

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Painting With A Twist

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Just found a great place for your next Girls Night Out event….Painting With a Twist! This place is great to explore your imagination and put your feelings down on a canvas. Book a party for you and your friends. BYOB or wine and they provide the paint, canvas, brushes. The night will even be lead by an instructor who will teach you how to create the perfect masterpiece.

Painting With a Twist is located in the Artisans Alley at 555 West Bitter Road. 210-495-7928. Check out their website to learn more about book a party there today! You won’t be disappointed. You might pick up a new hobby. http://paintingwithatwist.com/sanantonio

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Lifetime Fitness Spa

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

I could write a lot of wonderful things about Lifetime Fitness. This facility is like a 2nd home to me and my children. Not just for exercising either. We love their cafe, their basketball courts, rock wall and swimming pools. But there is a secret I learned today about Lifetime Fitness that EVERYONE must know!

Whether you are a member or not of Lifetime Fitness you are able to use their spa facility (manicures, pedicures, hair cut/color, massages, facials, waxing, etc.) and they offer FREE childcare for up to 2 hours! Yes, I typed that correctly. You DO NOT have to be a member to drop your kids off for FREE while you get pampered for a minute!!!!! So many of us Savvy Mommas have a hard time even fitting in time to get our hair cut because we can’t figure out when our husbands will be home to watch them while the salon is still open. I LOVE this secret and thought it wasn’t fair if only I knew about it. So….remember next time you are needing any spa treatments to book it at Lifetime Fitness Spa and you have FREE childcare for up to 2 hours. Can’t beat that!!!

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Mommy Matinees

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Did you know that Santikos Embassy 14 (281 & Bitters) and Houston Silverado locations offer Mommy Matinees? What the heck is a Mommy Matinee? It is the greatest idea for all of us Savvy Momma’s to be able to catch a good movie at an affordable price and you can bring your crying, rambunctious and loud kiddos with you!

Mommy Matinees play the latest romantic comedy or action adventure each week and has brighter lighting, lower sound, stroller parking and no one to tell you to be quiet! You pay matinee price ($7) and can take your kids. Children under 3 are free!

So, if the days keep staying cold, rainy and gray…here is a great play date at an affordable cost! Pile your kids in the car and go watch a new movie!

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Snack Ideas For Your Kids

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

I am sure your house already is filled with great food to munch on tonight for the Super Bowl, but I wanted to make sure and leave you with 2 new easy recipes my friend Dawn sent me. You may not get around to getting these together for tonights football party, but these recipes are worth writing down and saving for your next party you have…especailly if kids will be invited too Happy healthy snack foods that you will enjoy. Thanks Dawn!

Frozen Banana Pops: banana cut in half, popsicle sticks, peanut butter, any chopped nuts, coconut, granola or rice krispie for the topping

Spread peanut butter on half of the banana, roll in favorite topping, put popsicle stick through one end of banana, freeze for 3-5 hrs. When you freeze them you may want to place them on wax paper. Delicious!

Fish In A Pond: 1 container of whipped cream cheese, blue food coloring, goldfish crackers, celery sticks

Add 5 -8 drops of food coloring to cream cheese, pour into shallow soup bowl, arrange goldfish around the cream cheese, use the celery stalks as fishing poles to retrieve the fish. Oh so fun!

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San Antonio Zoo

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Did you know the San Antonio Zoo is open 365 days of the year? Have you ever wanted to teach your kids more about the wonderful creatures of this world? The Zoo has reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds. Did you know that the SA Zoo has a “Lucky” elephant from Asia? Or that the Zoo offers special classes for Tiny Tots and Wild Beginnings for ages 2-5? They also have summer camps and birthday party packages.

This Zoo has so much to offer for all ages and is a great place to spend an afternoon on a beautiful day. The zookeepers and volunteers do a lot to make this a safe, enjoyable and educational experience. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful zoo right in the heart of San Antonio. Take advantage of having it close by and pack a stroller! Your kids will have a blast!

Go here http://sazoo-aq.org to learn more about when classes are offered, events are held or to learn more about planning the perfect party for your animal lovers birthday party!

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Deal of the Day

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

My sister shared with me a website that sounds pretty darn cool. Some of you may be internet shoppers or coupon savers and this is a site you must know more about!

There is a website that you can order daily discount coupons for the best places in San Antonio . You can click on the website below. It is a company that has one deal a day and you can get a least 50% off if you order that day. The best news is that you don’t have to pay to sign up AND you buy only the coupons that interest you. My sister has ordered several and they work great. Sometimes it’s for a massage, restaruant, or clothing store. You never know what the next day will be.

For example, today’s deal is for the Little Aussie Bakery and Cafe. The deal is you pay for a $10 coupon but the coupon is worth $25. This coupon is good for one year from when it was purchased. 220 have already been sold today and there are quite a few hours left in the day. Anyway, check it out, the website explains everything. Just thought I’d save y’all some money.

http://groupon.com/san-antonio

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Stella & Dot

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Stella & Dot is a fabulous jewelry line that you must check out. This jewelry is well made, trendy, super attractive and will help make your outfit become the new best outfit out of your closet when you add a good piece of jewelry to it.

This company runs a business model similar to Mary Kay or Scentsy. There are local reps that you can contact to host a Stella & Dot party. Some of their newer pieces will be displayed and catalogs are available at the party. You enjoy a night out with your friends and shop for that special piece that you just can’t live without.

Stephanie Menn is a local sales stylist for the area and she is ready for you to book a party today! If you are looking for a reason to have your friends over, need some new jewelry or want to see all that Stell & Dot has to offer check out http://stelladot.com/sites/stephmenn to learn more. You will not be disappointed with the quality of this jewelry! There is an incentive for the month of January too. If you host a Stella & Dot party during the month of January you will receive an additional $75 free jewelry for trunk shows that sell more than $500! Check out the web site for a sneak peak of the new spring line that just launched and book your party for this month so you can get free jewelry for the spring! You can also reach Stephanie Menn at 830-446-2000.

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Alamo Draft House

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

To all my favorite movie fanatics or those that are looking for great date night, girls night out, or even group events….check out the new and super clean Alamo Draft House Cinema Park North at 618 NW Loop 410. This theater offers a different experience that is much more enjoyable, comfortable and a one stop shop for a night out on the town.

Alamo Draft House offers a full menu of yummy foods and snacks from pizza to sandwiches. You can even order a glass of wine or cold beer and everything is brought to you by a server while you sit and enjoy a movie! They offer group rates if you need to plan a large party or corporate event too. Check out Alamo Draft House next time you have a movie on your list that you are wanting to check off. Your experience will make you come back again!

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