My two youngest kids are entering 11th grade. The recurring theme in my head is, How did we get here so fast? I have misty memories of their younger years: soft, pudgy baby hands, “Doc McStuffins” playing in the background, and the marked absence of deep sighs and eye rolls in my life. When my kids were in…
I usually manage to keep the moving parts of family life straight: two teens, two sports, and a calendar that leaves little wiggle room. But the week I was out of town for work was our tipping point. My husband was staring down an “I can’t be everywhere” moment: One kid needed a ride to…
I am trying to get better about submitting my work for awards and I finally got brave this year and threw a few of my 2025 pieces into the running for the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association Excellence in Journalism Awards. My article, You’re Probably Using Olive Oil All Wrong, written for Fodor’s…
Wine from a box doesn’t exactly scream refinement. Sure, grabbing a jumbo carton of red or white for a backyard hang is fine, and even the most discerning connoisseurs (or snobs if you prefer) probably won’t care if someone drops an ice cube in their glass. But boxed wine still has a reputation for being… well,…
When it comes to fast-food chicken, Dave’s Hot Chicken is still a relative newcomer to San Antonio. The celeb-backed California chain (rapper Drake is a major investor) arrived in the area in 2022 and continues its Texas expansion. A new Schertz location opens in the new Schertz Station shopping center on Friday, January 9, joining the downtown and Far Westside outposts….
“Let’s get scuba certified!” My husband and I were headed to an all-inclusive Caribbean resort, where the ads show happy couples frolicking on pristine beaches. In addition to relaxation (and unlimited cocktails), our Curaçao resort offered a range of water sports. We’ve enjoyed snorkeling for years; scuba seemed like the next step. Meet my anxiety My anxiety ranges…
Looking for a luxe local getaway that genuinely feels like an escape rather than a mere 17-mile jaunt from downtown? La Cantera Resort & Spa, of course. This 496-room haven has accommodations for every type of staycationer, including homelike boutique-style villas and SEVEN, an adults-only floor loaded with dreamy amenities. If a cool dip sounds like…
Savory, creamy, comforting, sometimes tangy or even squeaky. These adjectives describe cheese, of course. While San Antonio may not be known as Cheese City, USA, we offer our own swoon-worthy cheese deliciousness. May is American Cheese Month, as if anyone really needs a reason to cheese it up. Here are some great spots in San Antonio…
I have two teen sons — 13 and 14 — and my husband and I have always prioritized travel and experiences over material possessions. This means we drive an older, mediocre car but spend money on nice vacations. Traveling allows us to connect outside our daily lives, and I also believe it reinforces cooperation and teamwork. For…
The concept of a bat-forward hotel is uncommon. One property located near Arches National Park in Utah has made the property a haven for bats and launched a bat education program to benefit guests and local wildlife. Bat boxes on the Moab property Photo: Esa Paltanen Although the more than a dozen species of bats…