Where Education and Entertainment Meet Cultura y Familia
Even in our busy lives, we still want to get involved and make a difference in our community. The question I often hear is “Where do I start?” A quick Google search or a...
Latinas are leaders. That’s a huge understatement. And, in my life today, it’s glaringly obvious because I’m lucky enough to get to surround myself with Latinas who are leaders in their industries, in their...
Think of your favorite spaces in your city. Do they have space for students to learn and be creative? Are they open to the community to experience art? Does it provide opportunities for families...
I talked with San Antonio’s Mayor Ron Nirenberg to ask him a little bit about his education; his thoughts about parenting in San Antonio; and how parents can remain civically engaged. Read it all...
Thanks to our friends at the Magik Theatre, my boys and I recently saw the amazing performance of Mariachi Girl. It is truly a celebration of family and cultura – our Mexican-American culture. Mariachi...
“Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not...
Get ready to experience something special in San Antonio! The NCAA Final Four Weekend is upon us. This is the fourth time San Antonio has hosted the Final Four.* Previous years include 1998, 2004,...
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. The Battle for Texas Experience is a 22,000 square feet historic adventure attraction in downtown San Antonio, TX. The general admission tour allows...
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary stay at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and the Rebecca Creek Whiskey Pairing Dinner at Sazo’s Restaurant located inside the hotel. All opinions are my own. There are...
Fiesta time in San Antonio is one of my favorite times in San Antonio! There’s not really a better place to experience FIESTA than the epicenter of Fiesta – Fiesta de los Reyes (FDLR)....
Disclaimer: I am receiving admission to the summit in exchange for this post. All opinions and fan-girling are my own. As someone who is motivated to connect with leaders in my community and learn...
Running is becoming my thing again. With the help of some of my great runner friends, I’m getting better and faster. When I run, I’m just focused on the next step in front of...
I remember when THE SHACK was published as a novel and all the controversy around it. It did make me want to read the book even more. I have a curiosity for how others...
Always be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. My name is Melanie and I fully support the above statement. Batman is awesome and so is LEGO so we are pretty stoked about The LEGO...
How do you feel about love stories? How do you feel about a love story between a girl from Earth and a boy from Mars. Could this really happen? We can at least watch...
Did you know that only 8% of people who make resolutions actually succeed at them? I’m a part of the 92% who don’t succeed. Since I’ve not had success in losing weight, eating healthier...
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with The DoSeum. All opinions are my own. Are your kids ready to ring in 2017?! How do you celebrate as a family? Each New Year’s Eve,...
Hola Queridos! Here’s a little history lesson about a Mexican-American human rights activist from San Antonio who happens to be a woman. I’ve included a few resources to teach others about Emma Tenayuca. On her 100th...
It’s finally here! I’ve been waiting all year for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. I can’t wait to share it with you, Queridos! From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone...
Now that the rain has paused, San Antonio can get back to our regularly scheduled holiday celebrations! This week, we are taking the family out to Christmas Light Fest to see the more than two million...