SAVE Makes San Antonio Staycations Affordable!

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of SAVE for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. SAVE on San Antonio Vacations We recently enjoyed a weekend in San Antonio. It’s only about a three hour drive from Houston, so it’s a great way to get out of town on a staycation. It’s [...]

Family Fun in Houston: Cheap Summer Movies

Family Fun in Houston Cheap Movies

Family Fun in Houston Summer is heating up around Texas, especially here in Texas. If your kids are climbing the walls as we reach the middle of summer break, take advantage of some great local movie deals. For a few dollars (or less) you can have affordable family fun in Houston! I know that I [...]

Historic San Antonio Hotel The Crockett Hotel

Historic San Antonio Crockett Hotel

As I mentioned at the beginning of the month, my family was headed out on a fabulous San Antonio staycation. If you’re looking for a great city to visit and want to stretch your dollar as far as you can, check out the San Antonio Vacation Experience (SAVE)! It’s a great way to find deals [...]

Embassy Suites Ambassador & Getting More Out of Your Summer Vacation

Staycation Fun at San Antonio Zoo

Summer means vacation time. When I’m on vacation, I want to get the most for my money. In these tight financial times for many people, there are easy ways to get more out of your summer vacation! Get More out of Your Summer Vacation We have taken two local Texas staycations this summer. I’ve learned [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Cupcakes!

Frost Cupcakes, The Woodlands TX

Wordless Wednesday: Cupcakes! (cupcake from Frost Bake Shoppe in The Woodlands, TX) I love cupcakes and cake. LOVE. Apparently my son does too! Actually, he is picky when it comes to cupcakes. Sometimes he’s down for a few bites and other times he wants nothing to do with them. (I don’t know what he’s thinking [...]

Formula Mom is headed to San Antonio SeaWorld AdventureCon!

SeaWorld AdventureCon

Thanks to the lovely people at the San Antonio Vacation Experience (SAVE) my family and I were planning to visit the beautiful city of San Antonio this weekend. It’s a gorgeous city and is great for families! They offer a variety of family friendly attractions and activities. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to go [...]

Headed to the Crockett Hotel, San Antonio TX

Crockett Hotel - Alamo, San Antonio, Texas - photo courtesy of crocketthotel.com

Recently I was reading through the posts at Rachel Cotterill and her recent visit to the beautiful St. Andrews Old Course Hotel got me thinking about a trip that my family have coming up next weekend! On Thursday, we’ll be headed out for beautiful San Antonio for the first time as a family. The last [...]

FREE Pinkberry Yogurt on June 7th at The Woodlands Mall

Pinkberry opening at The Woodlands Mall!

Pinkberry, the number one tart frozen yogurt brand, is coming to The Woodlands Mall on Friday, June 8th! On Thursday, June 7th, you can stop by for a sneak peek before the grand opening. Visit the new Pinkberry store between 5pm and 9pm to enjoy FREE yogurt, giveaways and much more! You’ll find the new [...]

Affordable Family Fun: National Geographic Little Explorers World Oceans Day Celebration (Local)

World Oceans Day

National Geographic Little Explorers World Oceans Day Celebration Pottery Barn Kids at The Woodlands Mall will present the National Geographic Little Explorers World Oceans Day Celebration at 11 am on Saturday, June 9th. The World Oceans Day Celebration will feature hands-on activities, songs, and more! Children aged 3 and up are invited to learn about [...]

Snip-its New Location Opens in #Houston (Local Happenings)

Snip-its Houston

One of the  fastest-growing chains of children’s hair salons in the United States, Snip-its, opened in Houston on March 23rd! The Grand Opening of the newest location at 1379 S. Voss Road (just behind Carrabba’s) will happen on Saturday, April 14th from 9am – 6pm and Sunday, April 15th from 12pm – 5pm! Every haircut on Friday, [...]