Amy
Amy Lynn is a divorced mama of four kids and dog mom to two. She’s lived in San Antonio for over 20 years and has a degree in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Previously a program director at a local literary arts nonprofit, she began blogging as a creative outlet when she became a stay-at-home mom. Now a digital media consultant and writer, Amy is the founder of The Dog Guide and The Dog Guide San Antonio. Favorite Restaurant: Clementine Favorite Landmark: Hays Street Bridge Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Cascarones
Family-friendly Art at Essex Modern City’s Oktoberfest Street Art Event
If there’s one thing I love about San Antonio, it’s the array of organizations and festivals dedicated to celebrating the arts. As a creative, events and organization like First Friday at Blue Star, Muertitos...
7 Great Podcasts for Kids
I’ve written before about how to get your kids to pick up a book and seven great audiobooks for kids, but another favorite pastime for our story-obsessed family is listening to podcasts. I blame it...
My Favorite Family-Friendly Spots in (and Around) Southtown
I began my adventures in Southtown back in college, occasionally venturing out for First Fridays, but never did much else in the neighborhood until I moved to the area more than 10 years ago....
A Working Mom’s Summer Survival Guide
As I’m writing this, I’m preparing for my kids to return after being gone for a month this summer. And part of me is freaking out inside.
It’s hard shifting the gears from 0...
Our Family’s Favorite Ice Cream Spots in San Antonio
Ice cream is a bit of a staple for our family when summer hits. I myself grew up with grocery store ice pops, which come in lines of thin liquid rectangles that you pull...
The Can-Do Carnival: An Interview with Local Musician Will Parker
I was first introduced to Will Parker’s work when my son, Liam, was invited by a friend to help record some of the background music and animal sounds for his album, Animal Maniac. And...
The King William Fair & Parade: Our Favorite Family-Friendly Fiesta Event
I’ve lived in San Antonio for more than 20 years, and I’ve been to an abysmally low number of Fiesta events. In my defense, my parents rarely ventured within loop 410 when I was...
The Best Dog-Friendly Places in San Antonio
I surprised my kids with our first dog right before Christmas last year. I grew up with a dog, but I’ve never had one as an adult, so it was certainly a learning curve...
Parenting in the Middle of a Panic Attack
I had my first panic attack nearly four years ago on my way to the airport. I was dropping someone off, and I had my three youngest kids in the back of the car....
Seven Tips for Dating a Single Mom
There’s a possibility I may be writing this from a place of bitterness. I think many of us become jaded at some point while bumbling through the dating world (online and off). As I’ve...
Self-Care for Mothers: The Importance of Seeking Solitude
There are stages of motherhood when your physical, mental, and emotional being are far from your own. From nursing around the clock, to making sure the baby is still breathing in the middle of...
Divorce and the Holidays: Choose Your Own Adventure
Photo by Vanessa Velazquez Photography
No matter what your marital status, the holidays can be a magical, yet pressure-filled time of year with kids—from the gathering of extended family, to the mile-long wish lists for...
Must-Do San Antonio: Artpace’s Chalk It Up
San Antonio is a city that loves to celebrate the arts. From museums like SAMA and the McNay, to arts programs like Say Sí, and don’t forget First Friday, there are numerous ways to...
How to Get Your Kids to Pick Up a Book (On Purpose)
Today is National Read a Book Day, and among all the things I hope to share with my kids, a love for reading is at the top. Books have been like a best friend...