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Hill Country Sitters

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

I am sooooo excited to announce that one of my kids favorite babysitters and her friends have started a business in the Hill Country area called Hill Country Sitters.  If you are looking for reliable, honest, loving and passionate people to babysit, pet sit and help with your family…PLEASE call Hill Country Sitters. 

Kristen Lewis and Aubri Reed have formed a business that is honestly catered to EVERYTHING you could be looking for in a babysitter service.  These 2 ladies love God first, love children and are dedicated to taking care of your kids needs while you enjoy much needed time away.

Hill Country Sitters philosophy:

“We believe that children are a gift (Psalm 127:3) and our job is to help you in any way we can and assist you in taking care of your children. We understand that being a parent is the hardest job in the world, and there is no off time. Here at Hill Country Sitters we want to give parents a break, wheather it be for a night out with friends, spending time with your spouse, or running errands.

We also know what makes a great sitter. All of our sitters are First Aid/CPR certified, we want you to have peace of mind when you leave you most precious gifts in our care. We are here not only to take great care of your kids, but have a blast with them! We want them to enjoy everything childhood has to offer!

As for your pets, we know how special they are to you! All of our sitters are pet owners! We understand that pets are a part of your family and they need love, care, and attention just like we do.

Hill Country Sitters is here to help in whatever way we can, our goal is to make your life a little easier by doing what we enjoy doing on a day to day basis, taking care of and keeping a home, caring for children, and playing with pets!”

http://hcsboerne.com

Dicken’s on Main

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

December 2 and 3, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm

Downtown Boerne, Texas becomes a magical destination for 2 weekends after Thanksgiving. Delight in the snow every 30 minutes, music, theater groups, artisans, horse & carriages and, of course, Santa Claus at Little Nature Store!  Get there early with your chairs and blankets.  This is a fun family event that your kids will love!

Practicing patterns

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Yes! Cranberry Relish and Turkey Season is approaching! 

On that fine Turkey Day when all are busily baking…keep your children merrily making with a simple cranberry and popcorn garland.
Lay out a bowl of cranberries for each garland maker and a big bowl of popcorn in the center of the table for all to share.  Thread a long piece of dental floss onto a large, fat needle (little hands may need some supervision).

Now, you know the routine…cranberry, cranberry, cranberry, popcorn, popcorn, cranberry, cranberry, cranberry… and so it goes.  Have your child create her own garland pattern. 

Go outside and find the perfect tree upon which to lay your Thanksgiving Bird Feast.  Your child will be particularly thrilled they get to feed the cold little birdies while you all indulge in the cranberry sauce and stuffing inside.

 

Thanks SMMARTideas.blogspot.com for the idea!

FREE Fall Festival! Best one in Boerne!!!

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Fall Festival You WON’T Want To Miss!

Friday, October 21st, 2011

The 2nd Annual Lean Springs Fall Festival is this coming Saturday October 29, 2011 at 10:00 am.

Free parking, entry and activities for the whole family!

Pumpkin patch, face painting, costume contest, hay rides, pottery painting, petting zoo, open play on Rainbow Playsystems, trampolines, pumpkin painting, inflatables, SportsCourt basketball, putt putt golf and LOTS more!

Call 210-698-0580 for more info.  Exit Ralph Fair Rd. 25840 IH-10 west.

Pumpkin Season!!

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

There are quite a few great places to go see some pumpkins with your kiddos right now.  Lots to do while you are there too.  Get your face painted, ride a tractor, enjoy a sausage on a stick, go through a hay maze and finally get to play outside without it being over 100 degrees!  Take advantage of the cooler weather and enjoy the fall season!  Go to http://pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/TXpsanantonio.php to find the pumpkin patch near you!

 

 

 

 

The Daily Deal at Groupon is for the Ole Market!!

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Go to http://www.groupon.com and get the daily deal!!!!  You won’t want to miss out on attending this year’s Ole Market!

The holidays bring loved ones together to exchange gifts, hang decorations, and test whose gravy recipe tastes best with a candy cane. Feel the first glow of the season with today’s Groupon: for $15, you get two multi-day shopping passes (a $30 value) to the Holiday Olé Market, presented by the Junior League of San Antonio. The Groupon is valid during general shopping hours on Thursday, October 20; Friday, October 21; and Saturday, October 22. Stroller hours are available on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Junior League of San Antonio hosts this annual holiday market, featuring artisan wares from around the country and local restaurants to fuel long days of browsing. More than 85 merchants will be in attendance at this year’s event, serving up the giftable fruits of their labor in an extensive indoor orchard. Foodies can browse gourmet soup and cheese-ball mixes to find the right blend for a festive gathering or cozy autumn meal. Style-savvy clotheshorses will delight in the many boutique fashions on display for both adults and children, and accessory-hounds can follow their large, moist, quality-detecting noses to browse shoes, jewelry, and statement handbags. Holiday décor encourages patrons to deck the halls with autumn or winter wreaths, yard art, and handmade cloisonné ornaments. See the complete merchant list to prep your shopping list.

Proceeds from the market benefit the Junior League of San Antonio, whose members aim to promote volunteerism, support and develop the potential of women, and improve local communities through collective action. Since the Holiday Olé Market’s inception, the league has raised more than $1 million for local organizations

National Night Out

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 is National Night Out!  Grab your lawn chair and enjoy this beautiful weather.  Sit outside and watch your children play and meet some new neighbors.  Plan a pot luck dinner on your street or just enjoy getting to know one another.  Check your neighborhood for things that might be going on tomorrow night right outside your front door.  Celebrate this fall weather!

Maggiano’s Kid’s Cook Ghoulish Goodies

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Come join Maggiano’s Little Italy for a Ghoulish Good Time!  Kids’ Cook will concoct fun Halloween items during this session. 

Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 10:00 am.

Children ages 6-12 are welcome and each child may be accompanied by one adult.  $35 per child includes fees, lunch and one adult.  Call the banquest sales office to reserve your child’s spot.  Seating is limited.  210-451-6010.  Maggiano’s Little Italy is located at 17603 IH 10W at the Rim.

Photography Sessions and Fall Workshops

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Have you ever wanted to work on your photography?  Learn ways to use lighting, capture family moments and edit better?  Michelle Travis, a well known photographer in the Boerne area is offering photography session and workshops that might interest you to take that next step at bettering you family photographs.
Workshop Calendar:

 101-Photography:  Basics plus Aperture, Thursday, October 6   9 am – 3 pm

301-Natural Light, Shutter Speed, Exposure, Wednesday, October 26  9 am – 3 pm
 
CLICK & SIP OUTING!, Saturday, October 15, leave Boerne at 8:30 am, home by 12:30 pm
Free and fun practice!

 Get the SHOT Workshop!
The Christmas Edition, Saturday, November 12, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Complete with children for our models!
Learn some tips on getting the perfect shot of your kids for your Christmas cards and for gifts!!  Lots of tips, ideas, and referrals included in the workbook…as usual!
Workshops for all levels of photography.  We have people who just figured out that the dial on their camera can move and that those symbols mean something!!  :)
Workshop prices are kept low so that you will be more likely to continue on to another workshop subject.  The goal is to get you in the habit of learning and practicing!
We learn together, we practice together, and we review together!  This format has proven to help people remember what they have learned and actually learn their camera!
 Workshops are held on Wednesdays or Thursdays, 9 am-3 pm Cost includes lunch and curriculum notebook.  $125

 (Special Christmas Workshop will be held on Saturdays)

 Please call me with any questions that you have concerning the workshops and dates.   If you have a group of friends that are interested in a workshop, please contact Michelle Travis about the hostess discount.

The calendar of workshops is always changing with request and demand!  So let her know what you are needing or ideas you may have! 

 michelletravisphoto@gmail.com, 210-663-6864, http://www.michelletravis.com