Hill Country Parents

04/30/2020

Hungry and want to support local? One of our favorite restaurants in SA, Armadillo's Texas Style Burgers, is open for curbside pick up!! Treat yourself to one of their wonderful burgers this week!! #supportlocalbusiness

04/29/2020

Child Care in Texas | Cardinal Montessori Academy

Need day care or ready for summer camp (aren't we all)? Cardinal Montessori Academy is now enrolling all ages 6 weeks 8 years old. Stem summer camp program starting in mid June. #childcare #summercamp #daycare #normallife

http://www.cardinalma.com/

04/29/2020

Thanks to Funny Parenting Memes for this one, anyone else have this "issue"? 😅

04/29/2020

Stained Glass with Sidewalk Chalk

Great new craft idea to keep the kiddos busy! Visit our website for some other fun ideas and/or feel free to share pics of what you've been making at home! #kids #noschool #crafts

This one will keep the kids busy for awhile, some of my neighbors did this and it was a nice surprise to see as I was walking my dog.

04/28/2020

Virtual Round Table: What makes BASIS Charter Schools excellent?

Join the good folks at BASIS.ed for this informative virtual event.
Virtual Round Table: What Makes BASIS Charter Schools excellent?
With special guest, Aaron Kindel, BASIS.ed CEO
April 30, 2020, 6-7 pm CDT
Register: virtual-round-table.eventbrite.com

Virtual Round Table: What makes BASIS Charter Schools excellent?

04/28/2020

Had to share 😉

04/28/2020

Jaime Luna - State Farm Agent

Some good news from Jaime Luna - State Farm Agent. Call Jaime if you are looking for some great insurance options!
"State Farm Good Neighbor Relief Program: Just released an announcement of $2 Billion dividend return to its policyholders.
My Staff and I are still learning more details, but for the time being, TX policyholders will be receiving a credit up to 25% for the period between 3/20-5/31. This dividend will also be granted to any new customers that become NEW policy holders between the dates of 3/20/2020 to 5/31/2020.
Since 3/20/2020, State Farm has also deferred payments until 4/30 for current customers who have requested payment extensions due to financial hardship.
Our team and I are proud to represent the largest Insurer in the Nation and in Texas!
To those of you who are our customer, or would like to become a new customer, please call my offices in North or South San Antonio with any questions you may have. We are open 9-5pm M-F."
North office 210-490-4475, South office 210-927-5862

Helping to protect what matters most!

04/27/2020

Passholder Update

Some great news from our friends at Schlitterbahn Waterparks
"Thank you to our current #Schlitterbahn Season Passholders for your continued support. Given the uncertainty around our park opening we want to share an important update regarding 2020 Season Passholder benefits:
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2020 Season Passes and purchased 2020 Season Pass Add-On Products (if applicable) will be valid for the remainder of 2020 when our park is able to open, PLUS we will extend your pass through 2021 Season. For complete details, please visit: schlitterbahn.com/passholder-update"

04/26/2020

Seriously, we're all doing the best we can out here! Thanks to Mommy Needs Vodka and Martinis And Mayhem for this one.

04/25/2020

Getting Teens to Talk

Another great (and timely) webinar tomorrow (Saturday April 25) at 11:00 am, "Getting Teens to Talk". Join our friends at the San Antonio Marriage Initiative for this informative event. #kids #teens #family #virtualevents
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-teens-to-talk-tickets-99435169268

Creating Safe Communication Space for You and Your Teen

04/24/2020

Yeah!! New Braunfels Candle Company is open for Retail To Go!! Get our Mother's Day gifts or just stock up on your favorites!!

🔔WE ARE OPEN FOR FRONT PORCH PICKUP 🔔

New Braunfels Candle Co. is so excited to be serving customers at our storefront through retail to go options. We are offering front porch pickups for all items. Get your candles, soaps and gifts here!

To place an order, head to the “shop” tab on our website and select items to add to your shopping cart. Then, when you check out, select “in store pickup.” Additionally, you can call our store and place an order over the phone.

Thank you for supporting small business and showing us lots of love during this crazy time.

Visit www.newbraunfelscandleco.com to shop our candles and explore our offerings.

#Candle #Candles #Light #Warmth #Fragrance #SoyCandle #NewBraunfels #Texas #Scent #Oil #HandPoured #Soy #Custom #Clean #RealSoy #Natural #CustomCandles #CandlePouring #Home #Open #SupportSmallBusiness #Pickup #FrontPorchPickup #ShopLocal

04/23/2020

Stay Creative and Connected by Joining this Drawing Challenge

This is a great idea for the kids, check it out!! #kids #art #keepingkidsbusy #gottaloveheb

Earlier this month, H-E-B and Texas Humor launched the Texas Drawing Challenge, and are now bringing it back with an updated calendar! Whether you see yourself as an artist or are now just beginnin…

04/23/2020

Summer Fencing Camp - OLYMPIAN FENCING CLUB

Summer camps are coming, sign your kiddos up for a summer fencing camp, something different for them to learn over the summer! #summercamp #kids #normallife
https://www.olympianfencing.com/summer-school-fencing-camps/

Give your kids a boost! Sign up for Summer Fencing Camp in San Antonio, designed for ages 6 and up. Seasonal camps also available for Spring and Winter.

04/22/2020

Building Resilience in Children and Teens

Join our friends at the San Antonio Marriage Initiative for an online webinar, Building Resilience in Children and Teens, coming up next Tuesday, April 21 at 11:00 am. Sounds like a very timely topic, well worth the time. #families #kids
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-resilience-in-children-and-teens-tickets-100973713094

Enjoy this FREE webinar with Dosely Antongiorgi sharing on her expertise gained from counseling couples and families

04/21/2020

DIY Tattoo-Patterned Planter

Perfect craft idea for Mother's Day. Thanks to Good Housekeeping for this one!! #kids #crafts #mothersday

If you have a printer, you can get some printable temporary tattoo paper and use it to dress up old planters, mugs, pencil cups, and the like. (And if you don't have a printer, you can just use a lot of little, store-bou...

04/20/2020

Ha ha ha!

04/19/2020

Stalking Lions, Pandas, and Penguins During Your Social Distancing With These 10 Awesome Animal Livestreams

Something for the kids (or, ya know, you) to watch 😊
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/10-animal-livestreams-to-enjoy-during-social-distancing/

From jellyfish at the Monterey Aquarium to the snow leopard cubs at the Melbourne Zoo—these livestreams are sure to brighten up your time in quarantine.

04/17/2020

Green + Lovely

This wins the internet today.

04/17/2020

Looking for something different to keep the kids entertained? Check out the list of virtual events on our website (www.hillcountryparents.com). We are continuously adding new so keep checking AND, if you know of something cool we need to ad, pm us!! Stay home, stay safe!!

04/16/2020

Funny Parenting Memes

04/16/2020

At-Home Science Resources

Check out these At-Home Resources from our friends at Mad Science! Keeping those kids busy 😀

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04/15/2020

Candle Making Kits Tutorial Video

This looks like fun!

Step by step instructions on how to use the candle kits from New Braunfels Candle Co.

04/15/2020

Don't Forget to Breathe

04/15/2020

Our favorite burger place, Armadillo's Texas Style Burgers, wants to do the cooking for you!! Sounds like a plan, order pick up for lunch or dinner this week!! #supportlocal

04/14/2020

Nola Family Magazine

Nola Family Magazine

This is a pretty big deal and the government says the TicToc a national security risk. If your children, or you have TikTok on your phones, we encourage you strongly to listen to this YouTube video.

04/14/2020

Hungry Hippos

Check out the newest recipe on our website courtesy of Two Healthy Kitchens, so cute (and healthy)!!!

~ This sandwich recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens has it all goin’ on! Choose basic peanut butter and jelly … or venture into our other creative filling ideas (even lots of nut-free options). Best part of all? These hippo...

04/14/2020

From the hard working people at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – New Braunfels.
"Emergencies don't stop during a pandemic. We are still here for you for whatever your needs might be in a safe, protective environment. Thank you for all of your support during this time and for trusting us with your medical care. 💜"
They are offering telehealth services with secure, HIPAA-compliant video visits with primary care providers at CHRISTUS Physician Group locations in the New Braunfels area. These video visits are available for Apple iPhone and Android users and on computers with video/audio capabilities.
#healthcare #emergencies #stayinghealthy

04/12/2020

Happy Easter! We hope you are able to spend some time today with your family doing something other than work, homework, chores, etc. Enjoy the day and stay safe!

04/11/2020

Home | Good Time Charlie's Online Ordering

Great news! Good Time Charlie's is officially up and running both curbside pick up and home delivery!
They are currently offering free delivery for orders over $35.00, up to 20 miles!
They are also delivering beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Don’t let the party stop, just contain it! 🍻
You can call in orders (210-828-5392) or, order online at: https://goodtimecharlies.hungerrush.com/

04/11/2020

Found this on Funny Parenting Memes, had to share 😁

04/10/2020

Parents.....Stay connected, stay informed!

Looking for healthcare options, visit our website for a list of healthcare providers in the area. Each listing contains a link to their website where you'll find the most up to date info!
#healthcare #families #kids #health #stayhomestaysafe
https://hillcountryparents.com/health-%26-wellness

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04/09/2020

🌾🌻 How are you surviving April 2020? 🌺🌷

🌾🌻 How are you surviving April 2020? We've got some ideas in our newest newsletter 🌺🌷 - https://mailchi.mp/66ea6655b153/february-2020-test-email-1350564

04/09/2020

SeaWorld Offering Distance Learning | KJ 97

This might be something different for the kids! Thanks SeaWorld San Antonio! #kids #longdistancelearning #virtual

SeaWorld San Antonio understands that you may need turnkey, engaging activities now more than ever. Our parks have developed standards-aligned resources available to help families virtually explore the wild world of animals and nature for grades K-12. Parents, students and teachers can explore hands...

04/08/2020

Keep calm and parent on

Parents, we know that work and home lives have drastically changed for many of you during the COVID-19 outbreak. During what can be a stressful time, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio wants to encourage you to “Keep Calm and Parent On.” 💜 Please read their latest blog post for some great tips! #parents #kids #families #parenton

By Nancy Kellogg, MD, Child Abuse Specialist, and the team at the Center for Miracles at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new work force: stay-at-hom…

04/07/2020

Keep the Kids Learning at Home With These 12 Free Educational Resources

I thought this might be useful for those of you at home with the kids. I especially liked the FREE part! Stay safe and healthy!

Parents of school-aged children across the country are appreciating their kids’ teachers ten times more these days. School closures due to COVID-19 have forced parents to step into the role of home-educators. For many, it’s been no easy task. [tph-quote style="block"]Here's all of our coverage o...