tx: Speechless Sunday - My Pumpkin Patch Pics! - 09/18/11 07:18 AM
Mamma, pappa, & 3 babies
 

 
Cinderella Pumpkin Coach
 

 
 REAL Pumpkin Patch
 

 
Yummy EASY Pumpkin Pie
 

  YOU WILL NEED
3/4 cup (180 mL) sugar 1/2 (2.5 mL) teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon (5 mL) ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mL) ground cloves 2 eggs 15-ounce (420 oz) can pumpkin 12-ounce (336 oz) can evaporated milk 16 ready-made mini pie shells small peanut-shaped or oval cookies Pecans Cake decorating gels  
HERE'S HOW
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).Combine sugar, salt, and spices … (4 comments)

tx: Operation Home Cooking - Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas - 09/18/11 06:07 AM
One of my favorite ways to pay tribute to our soldiers is to participate in "Operation Home-Cooking."  My father started this tradition in our home back in the 1970s when I was just a little girl.  We used to have soldiers at our house that would have otherwise spent their family day alone, at the "chow hall."  My dad would bring home 2-3 young men so they could enjoy family, food, and a little R&R.
My husband served too, USAF.  When we married we started doing the same thing. I told him he could invite a few friends that didn't have … (7 comments)

tx: Green Homes in Greater San Antonio, Texas - 09/17/11 01:48 PM
Today was a HOT & HUMID day at Upper Cibolo Watershed Festival.
It was a fun day too.
 
Have you joined me on Facebook, Linked-in, Twitter, or YouTube?
 
I went mostly to support the San Antonio Chapter
of the Texas Green Network, an event sponsor.
 
Have you joined me on Facebook, Linked-in, Twitter, or YouTube?
 
I created brand awareness & found a few folks who would like to talk to me about helping them buy GREEN homes or sell their home. Events like this help people learn about GREEN Homes in the Greater San Antonio, … (8 comments)

tx: Hondo Corn Maize - 09/17/11 03:13 AM
If you are looking for something FUN to do in the Greater San Antonio area with your friends and family, HONDO CORN MAIZE is a MUST SEE & DO!

A 7-acre labyrinth of twists, turns, and dead ends carved into stalks over your head, offers an experience that is perfect for those hungry for fun.
Most participants, adults and children alike, spend an average of one hour trying to maneuver their way out of the mind-boggling puzzle.
But wait, there's more!
 

A huge hit every year!! The Corn Popper!!
Bigger than most houses, the trampoline-lover in you … (14 comments)

tx: Love Creek Orchards Pumpkin Patch - Medina, Texas - 09/16/11 05:22 AM
It's  that time again!  Love Creek Orchards is one of my FAVORITE places in the universe! Me and my family make it a point to go EVERY year!  It's a great way to enjoy a beautiful fall drive into Medina, about 45 minutes away from San Antonio, Texas.  Along the way you will enjoy great hill country views, see some deer, and quaint country stores. 
 
2011 Dates:
Starting October 1st - 31st
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm
Thursday & Friday - Full day tours by appointment
The Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch is a wonderful celebration of … (4 comments)

tx: Housing Market Report: Sonoma Ranch, - Helotes, Texas - 09/15/11 01:55 PM
SONOMA RANCH - HELOTES, TEXAS SONOMA RANCH HOUSING MARKET REPORT:  SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Sonoma Ranch is located within the City of Helotes, Texas, which was founded in 1891 as a corn-on-the-cob farm community. The town served as a stagecoach stop between San Antonio & Bandera.  San Antonio grew around Helotes & it retained its small town charm.  Noted landmarks include John T. Floore Country Store which opened in 1946, & is a registered historic landmark as well as a favorite boot scootin' boogie place for folks like Willie Nelson.  Helotes, Texas has many family events like the Cornyval Festival.  Sonoma Ranch … (3 comments)

tx: TAR Convention - Activerain Meetup, Expect More - 2011 (Part 3 of 3) - 09/14/11 01:24 PM
It's my 1st TAR Realtor Convention and I'm excited! PART 3 (The End, Or is It?
I'm realizing I should have started this blog series like this... Dear Diary, Today I had an amazing time at the TAR Convention. It was quite informative and I am certainly glad I went. Couple this with what I learned at the recent 1st Annual Online Raincamp, that's a swollen head's worth.   I have to write to reduce swelling, doctor's orders! Haha. I've been blogging daily to highlight the sessions I attended.  Today it's all about Activerain. I've been driving up daily from San Antonio … (13 comments)

tx: TAR Convention - EcoBling, Cloud, & Google Apps - 2011 (Part 2 of 3) - 09/13/11 03:11 PM
It's my 1st TAR Realtor Convention and I'm excited! PART 2Today I attended 3 workshops and a luncheon. 1.  Debunking EcoBling and Discovering Eco Truths
 
I truly enjoyed listening to Peter Pfeiffer, renowned architect discussing how many of us get sold into eco-bling such as solar powered attic fans, increasing R values, and the value of LowE windows.  Say WHAT?  Yes, it's ecobling.  It's a long story and will require a blog in itself but even me, who has been certified GREEN and Ecobroker for several years found it alarming. EcoBling Definition:  Generic name given to ecological technology or gadgets … (7 comments)

tx: TAR Convention - Be a Leader, Not a Victim! - 2011 (Part 1 of 3) - 09/12/11 04:47 PM
It's my 1st TAR Realtor Convention and I'm excited! PART 1
I got off to a great start - I found parking adjacent to the convention center, and it was only $5.00!  When you need to park at the Austin Convention Center, just park on Ceasar Chavez & Red River.  Alternatively, you can park on Ceasr Chavez & Trinity for $6 but it is a much smaller lot and no parking attendant.  Today I heard Dan Clark, an internationally recognized Speaker, Songwriter/Recording Artist, New York Times Best Selling Author and CEO of Clark Success Systems, a multi-million dollar management, consulting, … (12 comments)

tx: SAN ANTONIO ZOO - Since 1929! - 09/10/11 11:03 PM
SAN ANTONIO ZOO Since 1929
My kids and cousins
Cory Bureau (13), Capra Criado (8), Aidan Criado (5), Alexandria Bureau (16)
Rich in heritage, the zoo is always a great place to spend the day.  I would like to encourage you to help your kids learn a little bit about the ecological aspect of the zoo and the harmful effects of depleting our resources.  Please share with your children WHY we need to not consume so many resources or throw trash on ground. And WHY we need to recycle, and use renewable energies. 
Earth day 2011Natural MomsGAIAM Fun Stuff … (13 comments)

tx: Hemisphere Park & Park Event Schedule- San Antonio, Texas - 09/09/11 03:52 AM
Hemisphere Park is one of the coolest things about San Antonio.  History, fun, and beauty all rolled into one!
About.com says: Originally built to hold the 1968 World’s Fair, San Antonio’s HemisFair Park has been one of the state’s most popular attractions since its inception.
Located near downtown San Antonio, just a short walk from the Riverwalk, the 15-acre HemisFair Park has undergone extensive renovation and additions over the years. Today, it features, among other things, exhibits remaining from the ’68 World’s Fair, a labrinyth of cascading waterfalls, a children’s playground and, the landmark of the San Antonio skyline, … (4 comments)

tx: Octoberfest - Fredericksburg, Texas - 09/08/11 11:58 AM

 
I love Oktoberfest! It reminds me of living in Ramstein, Germany back in the 1970's!  The cold weather and volks-marches were so wonderful.
San Antonio is rich in heritage and has a double dose of German given it was settled by Germans in the 1800s.  Fredericksburg is just about an hour's drive from here but well worth it!
Shops, restaurants, food, fun, Chicken dancing abound. I hope to see you there!
(After Debb Janes' comment I inserted this fun video)

September 30, October 1 & 2, 2011
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
During the festival, you will find a variety … (19 comments)

tx: Sabrina, Starlight Movies in the Garden, San Antonio Botanical Garden - 09/07/11 06:16 AM
Sabrina, Starlight Movies in the Garden, San Antonio Botanical Garden
Please join for our free classic film series at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, Friday nights August 26th through September 9th.
Showtime is 8:30. Gates open at 7:30. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics.
 
9/9 Sabrina (1954)
A playboy becomes interested in the daughter of his family's chauffeur. But it's his more serious brother who would be the better man for her. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden. Directed by Billy Wilder.
 

 

 
 
One of my ALL-TIME favorite movies, I'll … (7 comments)

tx: Job Fair - San Antonio, Texas - 09/06/11 01:11 PM
Job Fair in San Antonio, Texas TEXAS is responsible for 40% of all new job creation in the US since 2010, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.  If you need to job fair, want affordable cost of living and quality of life, you may want to attend this job fair in San Antonio, Texas.
DATE:    Tuesday, October 4, 2011TIME:    11:00 AM to 2:00 PM PLACE:  Omni San Antonio Hotel              9821 Colonnade Blvd             San Antonio, TX 78230
Get directions Parking Info See Other San Antonio Dates More about this company  While you are here for the job … (3 comments)

tx: Smart Phone Tour (QR) of WORLD FAMOUS San Antonio RIVERWALK! - 09/06/11 09:48 AM
This is the COOLEST way to learn about our WORLD FAMOUS RIVERWALK!
 
Scan this QR code with your smart phone to download an audio walking tour.
 
I love this for our visitors since we locals often don't know what to do besides eat & drink on the river.  That's a lot of fun, and we have a lot of it. But our city is rich in history and this is a fun way to check it out!

 
Walk back in time to colonial Spanish days at one of San Antonio's five 18th-century missions that spread European culture … (3 comments)

tx: CURRENT TEXAS WILDFIRE SITUATION - 09/05/11 04:52 AM
CURRENT TEXAS WILDFIRE SITUATION  
Wildfire Update – Sept. 5, 2011 Current situation:
· Texas Forest Service responded yesterday to 63 new fires that burned 32,936 acres, including 22 new large fires.
· Strong winds and low relative humidity from Tropical Storm Lee caused numerous wildfires to spread rapidly yesterday. Additional National Guard Blackhawk helicopters and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) strike teams, as well as a heavy airtanker from South Dakota were mobilized Sunday to assist with the large number of fires. Weather conditions are expected to reach critical levels again today.
· Texas Forest Service has dozens of … (12 comments)

tx: University of Texas San Antonio - Record Breaking Inaugural Football Season! - 09/04/11 11:22 AM
I'm a University of Texas San Antonio Road Runner Alumni and am very proud to announce that our inaugural football year is a TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!  
UTSA: 31  NSU - 3 Northeast State University   We won our first game, and boy it was FUN!  The ENERGY was amazing, the SPIRIT was LOUD, and our BOYS WERE READY to KICK some BUTT!!! The City of San Antonio, a city of 1.33 Million people hasn't had a big college team, until now.  The city was craving it; we had a RECORD BREAKING 56,743 attendance - the highest attendance EVER for a college … (5 comments)

tx: Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Fall Schedule 2011 - 09/03/11 03:49 AM

Fall Schedule 2011
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Map Link

Did you miss seeing your favorite 4th of July fireworks?
Well, we’ve got them now! Join the park for a Lights of Liberty special aerial fireworks production. Enjoy the colorful pyrotechnic bursts set to patriotic favorites, featuring impressive Armed Forces video images. Lights of Liberty will be shown Saturday, August 20 and Labor Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4 at 9 p.m. Catch this awe-inspiring presentation these three days only.  

M&M’S® Day
Saturday, September 3 is the official M&M’S® Day at Six Flags! Check out the M&M’S® Day Event Page … (1 comments)

tx: Banks Say: Freddie, Fannie, & Investors - Put Your Big Boy Pants on and Quit Whining! - 09/03/11 03:01 AM
Did you see the National news today?  The Federal Housing Finance Agency name 17 domestic and foreign banks as defendants. Among them: Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank.
 
Federal regulators launched a broad legal assault on big banks Friday, claiming they sold nearly $200 billion in fraudulent mortgage investments to housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that led to massive losses during the financial crisis.
 
After reading this article, I'm sad to say, that the banks complete disregard for social well being is gross, IMHO.  They believe, as stated below, that … (5 comments)

tx: HOUSING MARKET REPORT - Ridge Creek, Boerne TX 78015 - 09/02/11 09:58 AM
HOUSING MARKET REPORT
 Ridge Creek, Boerne TX 78015
 
Looking for a new home in San Antonio?  Chesmar Homes moved into town 2010 offering VERY affordable GREEN homes! 
This community is located in Ridge Creek, Boerne TX, 78015 great location, shopping, schools!   Fair Oaks Elementary School , Boerne Middle School South, Samuel Champion's High School
About the people:  Boerne Today Today, Boerne is a popular place for tourists to scavenge for antiques, view historic buildings, and relax in the comfort of a small town. Several community activities take place throughout the seasons, and Boerne can now boast that it … (8 comments)