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		<title>Tip Toe Photography &#124; San Antonio Baby, Children, and Family Photographer</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Beth, of Tip Toe Photography, offered me a complementary mini-session (also look at her &#8220;belly to baby&#8221; and &#8220;baby&#8217;s first year&#8221; packages as well as different sessions) I knew that I would get some amazing pictures of my daughter. &#8230; <a href="http://geekettebits.com/san-antonio/tip-toe-photography-san-antonio-photographer/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
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<p>When Beth, of <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net">Tip Toe Photography</a>, offered me a complementary mini-session (also look at her &#8220;belly to baby&#8221; and &#8220;baby&#8217;s first year&#8221; <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/packages/">packages</a> as well as different <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/session-pricing/">sessions</a>) I knew that I would get some amazing pictures of my daughter. Little did I know though HOW absolutely fantastic they would be. With an artistic eye and quick trigger finger, she snapped up 15 of the best pictures of Jaden (and with some convincing a couple of Jaden with me). To be honest I had a couple tears in my eyes when she posted the pictures that night. They all looked very natural (even though Jaden doesn&#8217;t normally feel at ease in front of the camera.)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/120511_0312_TipToePhoto1.png" alt="Tip Toe Photography | San Antonio Baby, Children, and Family Photographer" width="300" height="200" border="0" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net">http://www.tiptoephotography.net</a></p>
<p><strong>Facebook:</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TipToePhotography">https://www.facebook.com/TipToePhotography</a></p>
<p>In a remote field, just outside of Boerne, with a SUV parked nearby that she transported her beautiful suede couch in, Beth captured the moments I knew existed but I never had been able to catch before. (Another plus, she delivered them without any prompting from me! She just knew!)</p>
<p>When I received the cd with all the pictures, it came in an adorable cd sleeve with detailed printing recommendations (see her interview below for more details!) If I haven&#8217;t convinced you to give Beth a call to book your session immediately, her interview responses will! She talks about what led her start the business she passionately loves, suggestions for keeping photo sessions natural, best outfits to wear for sessions, and much more.</p>
<p>Beth is very laid back, your entire family will feel at ease as she patiently the moments you&#8217;ll want to remember and cherish for forever. As someone who had never hired a professional photography, I never realized how much of a good investment you are making.</p>
<p>Check out her beautiful portfolios of <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/children-2">children</a>, <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/families">families</a>, <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/maternity-5">maternity</a>, and <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/newborns-4">newborns</a> to see the different techniques and styles she leverages during her sessions. LOVE them all!</p>
<p>*Click on any of the images for more detailed, related information.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/prints-and-products/"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/120511_0312_TipToePhoto2.jpg" alt="Tip Toe Photography | San Antonio Baby, Children, and Family Photographer personalized photo cd" width="480" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Beth pictured below with her two precious babies:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/about-beth-2/"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/120511_0312_TipToePhoto3.png" alt="Tip Toe Photography | San Antonio Baby, Children, and Family Photographer Beth Orey" width="432" height="286" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>From her blog, she immediately posted sessions the day of with a couple more pictures to follow the next day of <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/2011/11/m-family-and-h-family-2011-holiday-mini-sessions-san-antonio-family-child-childrens-photographer/">our mini session</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/2011/11/m-family-and-h-family-2011-holiday-mini-sessions-san-antonio-family-child-childrens-photographer/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2570" title="sanantoniophotography" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/sanantoniophotography.jpg" alt="Tip Toe Photography | San Antonio Baby, Children, and Family Photographer" width="782" height="666" /></a></p>
<p><strong><em>Did you grow up wanting to be a photographer? What did you originally want to do?<br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>When I was younger, I don&#8217;t think I ever really knew what I wanted to be. I&#8217;ve always loved photography, to be honest, but never thought about making it into a career. I went to college and got my degree in business and then went to culinary school where I became a pastry chef. But then I realized I only really enjoyed baking for my family and friends, so I never made a career out of it. It was only after my daughter was born that I realized how much I truly loved photography and set out to learn as much as possible.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>What is some &#8220;standard&#8221; advice you give people before to prepare for their first session?<br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>Advice I give before their first session is mostly related to clothing! Nothing matchy-matchy because not many people look back on pictures where they&#8217;re all wearing the same thing and are thrilled with them. My photography is all about a family being themselves, so I don&#8217;t want anything too manicured, too perfect. I want to take the pictures that you look back on and remember just being yourself with the ones you love, so don&#8217;t worry if your baby has her hand in her mouth all the time because she&#8217;s teething or your toddler is running around crazy while I&#8217;m trying to take pictures &#8211; those are the memories you&#8217;ll want in ten years.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>What do you think about as your photographing your clients?<br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>As I&#8217;m photographing, I&#8217;m mostly just thinking about technical aspects of pictures. I keep reassuring people to just be themselves and don&#8217;t worry about the rest, that&#8217;s my job!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>It must help to have a supportive husband! Does he enjoy being a model?<br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>My husband is definitely not a model for me, lol. He much prefers being behind the camera with me to grab the attention of our less-than-cooperative children while I take their pictures. He&#8217;s a wonderful support system and I would never have come so far without him. He is my best friend and my biggest fan.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>What outfits photograph the best?<br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>Outfits that photograph the best definitely depend on the person wearing them. It&#8217;s completely case-by-case. If you&#8217;re a mom to a one week old and we&#8217;re doing the newborn session, I always recommend you don&#8217;t dress up in a fancy dress and put on all of your make up &#8211; there&#8217;s nothing less realistic than a well-rested new mom, lol. For newborn parents, I always strive to have them wear something very simple and comfortable &#8211; plain black or white shirts that will leave the focus on baby. For families, something coordinated but not matching. In this time of year, navy, maroon, browns and creams all go together well. Or you could change it up and go all bright, retro colors like oranges and teals. Yellow and gray is an awesome combo right now (and what we did when we had our family pictures taken in the spring!). Some people like to get dressed up for pictures, others like to wear something similar to their every day garb &#8211; it&#8217;s all about how YOU feel comfortable and how you want to remember yourself in pictures. Of course, letting your 3 year old pick out his or her own outfit is always fun and exciting too <img src='http://geekettebits.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_surprised.gif' alt=':o' class='wp-smiley' /> )</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>Thanks to the information you provided with our photo cd, I now understand that not all print developers were created equally. What are some of your favorites?<br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>For clients, I usually recommend mpix for printing. The quality is not going to be quite the same as prints that I do for clients, but they are still good and reasonably priced. Never, ever use your drugstore or grocery store. All printers are NOT created equal.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>With the holidays coming up, do you offer any personalized gifts for purchase with the sessions. Do you have any suggestions or favorites?<br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>With the holidays, lots of people love giving <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/mini-accordion-albums/">mini accordion albums</a>. They&#8217;re 3&#215;3 albums that fold accordion style and have between 7 and 10 images in them. They&#8217;re adorable and make awesome little gifts for grandparents, aunts and uncles. Of course my absolutely favorite idea for gifts is the <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/2011/06/the-organic-bloom-frames-san-antonio-child-family-photographer/">Organic Bloom frames</a> that I sell. These frames are completely awesome and make a real statement. Then there&#8217;s always the classic <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/products/">gallery wrapped canvas</a>, one of my other favorites <img src='http://geekettebits.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_surprised.gif' alt=':o' class='wp-smiley' /> )</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h1><strong>Some Tip Toe Photography products:<br />
</strong></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/products/"><strong>Gallery Wrap Canvas</strong></a><strong><br />
</strong>are<strong><br />
</strong>dramatic, with the image printed onto a piece of canvas and then stretched over a 1.5? thick wooden frame:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/120511_0312_TipToePhoto5.png" alt="Tip Toe Photography | San Antonio Baby, Children, and Family Photographer Photo Canvas " width="407" height="607" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Check out 28 variations/examples of the <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/mini-accordion-albums/"><strong>Mini Accordion Albums</strong></a>:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/120511_0312_TipToePhoto6.jpg" alt="Tip Toe Photography | San Antonio Baby, Children, and Family Photographer Mini Accordian photo albums" width="360" height="360" /></p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/120511_0312_TipToePhoto7.jpg" alt="Tip Toe Photography | San Antonio Baby, Children, and Family Photographer Mini Accordian photo albums" width="480" height="189" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Example of the <a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/2011/06/the-organic-bloom-frames-san-antonio-child-family-photographer/"><strong>Organic Bloom frames</strong></a> and the incredible customizations included:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/2011/06/the-organic-bloom-frames-san-antonio-child-family-photographer/"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/120511_0312_TipToePhoto8.png" alt="Tip Toe Photography | San Antonio Baby, Children, and Family Photographer organic bloom frames" width="362" height="288" border="0" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tiptoephotography.net/organicbloomframes/"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/120511_0312_TipToePhoto9.png" alt="Tip Toe Photography | San Antonio Baby, Children, and Family Photographer organic bloom frames" width="386" height="384" border="0" /></a></p>
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		<title>2011 Frost &#124; Westin La Cantera</title>
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<p>For people living in Sam Antonio or just visiting, the winter holidays are one of the best times of years. One family tradition we have enjoyed for the past two years is provided by the <a href="http://www.westinlacantera.com/holidays.html">Westin La Cantera</a>. This luxurious resort paints a beautifully festive backdrop to kick off the yuletide season with plenty for families, couples, and friends to do.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.westinlacantera.com/holidays.html"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/112611_2052_2011FrostWe1.png" alt="" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>During a complimentary &#8220;mommy bloggers&#8221; preview, my daughter and I, her best friend&#8217;s family, and a couple other families were able to see firsthand all the excitement and Christmas spirit the Westin is returning to the Hill Country.</p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> Nov. 18th through Jan. 8</p>
<p><strong>Where: </strong>Westin La Cantera | 16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78256</p>
<p><strong>Phone:</strong> (210) 558-6500</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> http://www.westinlacantera.com/holidays.html</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/112611_2052_2011FrostWe2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The fun kicks off with Frost – imagine be able to skate outside on a 1,200-square-foot synthetic outdoor iceless skating rink, whether it&#8217;s in the 20s or 80s!</p>
<p>This activity is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost is $10 for 45 minutes of skating and skate rental.</p>
<p>*A portion of the proceeds will go to the George <a href="http://gervin-school.org/">Gervin Youth Center, Inc</a>.</p>
<p>**Guests who skate will instantly be included in a prize drawing. The grand prize includes: a 2-night stay, daily breakfast for two at Brannon&#8217;s Café and a personalized memento from Spurs legend George &#8220;Iceman&#8221; Gervin</p>
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<p><strong>Santa&#8217;s Workshop<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>When: </strong>Dec. 13 to Dec. 24</p>
<p>Drop by<strong> Santa&#8217;s Workshop</strong> where guests or locals can take a photo with Santa, make a holiday toy or decorate cookies with the elves.  <em> A portion of the proceeds will go to a local charity.</em></p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/112611_2052_2011FrostWe4.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/112611_2052_2011FrostWe5.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/112611_2052_2011FrostWe6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Legendary Holidays</strong></p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> Dec. 13 to Dec. 24</p>
<p>The resort&#8217;s 13th annual Legendary Holidays program is sure to dazzle kids of every age. This one-hour resort tradition takes place daily at 5 p.m. Guests are guided around the property by the popular storyteller, Bandera Cowboy &#8216;Makin&#8217; Dust&#8217;, who sings and tells holiday stories.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The program concludes with &#8216;snow&#8217; magically falling from the sky as the choir begins to sing a holiday song at the top of Plaza San Saba.</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/112611_2052_2011FrostWe7.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/112611_2052_2011FrostWe8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Holiday Menu and Cocktails<br />
</strong></p>
<p>Celebrate the season with culinary delights, including a special Thanksgiving Day Brunch as well as delectable Christmas and New Year&#8217;s Eve menu selections.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/112611_2052_2011FrostWe9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.magiktheatre.org/">The Magik Theatre</a></p>
<p>San Antonio&#8217;s local children theater presents a holiday comedy <strong>&#8220;The Pirate&#8217;s Holiday&#8221;</strong>!</p>
<p><strong>Cost is $5.00</strong> for adults; children under 3 are free.</p>
<p><strong>Shows start at 7:30 p.m</strong>. The kids (ages from 3-8) and the adults (slightly older) in our group all laughed throughout the show, everyone having a TON of fun!</p>
<ul style="margin-left: 72pt;">
<li>December: 12/3, 12/10, 12/16, 12/17, 12/19 through 12/23</li>
<li>December: Special show times on 12/17 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Arrive 30 minutes early, seating is limited.</li>
<li>The show is 45 minutes long.</li>
</ul>
<p>Below are some more pictures from our visit!</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/112611_2052_2011FrostWe10.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>This past Saturday, my family enjoyed visiting the Tejas Rodeo Company&#8217;s Saturday rodeo with 6 other families from work. We all had children ranging in ages from preschool through elementary school. EVERYONE had a blast! As someone who (proudly) did NOT grow up in Texas, I don&#8217;t always agree with everyone&#8217;s Texas-sized ideas of fun. This was a blast though. Rodeo events running from March through November each year, is a must do for anyone living near San Antonio.</p>
<p>The actual rodeo starts at 7pm on Saturday nights with live music to follow, around 930pm. The tickets were a very reasonable $10 each with discounts for children and military. Details <a href="http://www.tejasrodeo.com/hours.php">here</a>. The gates actually open at 5pm and we got there around 6:30pm. That gave us a chance to secure premium seating and get some grub before the long lines formed. I have it on good authority that while the actual rodeo is going on, the lines take forever! They do have a loud speaker to let you know when you&#8217;re food is ready, as long as you&#8217;re listening for your name you should be fine. And get the fries, they&#8217;re the slender, crispy kind. Addicting!</p>
<p>The rodeo started at 7pm and lasted through 9pm with bull riding, barrel races (even some 7 year old competitors!), mutton races (children riding buckin&#8217; sheep!), and a calf run where children under 12 years old are invited to chase calves with tickets pinned to their tails. Children who capture the flag get free McDonalds kid meals! All the girls in our group had a blast during this event, even a little girl, originally scared of horses!</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t let the small town feel fool you. The cowboys and cowgirls had impressive resumes as long as the food lines! Many had awards and prizes from the prominent, national rodeo circuits and one cowgirl had been inducted not once but twice into the <a href="http://www.cowgirl.net/">Cowgirl Hall of Fame</a>. The kids stood on the fences around the rodeo, with cowboys bringing their horses up close for some petting love.</p>
<p>In the middle of the rodeo, they announced a woman winning a free steak dinner at the next door steakhouse. They then proceeded to surprise the wife of a soldier, deployed to Iraq but on leave for two weeks with her husband! They just hugged and hugged while the audience gave them a standing ovation. Not only did they pay tribute to the military with this, at the beginning they also prayed over the event and asked God to keep the soldiers and their families safe. Very sweet and something you might not get at the big time rodeo productions.</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.tejasrodeo.com" target="_blank">http://www.tejasrodeo.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TejasRodeo" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TejasRodeo</a></p>
<p><strong>Address: </strong>401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX 78163</p>
<p><strong>Phone: </strong>830-980-2226</p>
<p><strong>Event Calendar: </strong><a href="http://www.tejasrodeo.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">http://www.tejasrodeo.com/calendar.php</a></p>
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<p>One of my favorite recent experiences (complimentary, courtesy of the Westin La Cantera) received from our staycation at the Westin La Cantera (more posts to come!!!) was the two intimate hours spent in the kitchen of <a href="http://www.westinlacantera.com/dining.html">Francesca&#8217;s at Sunset</a> with executive chef John Armstrong and chef de cuisine Ernie Estrada. This restaurant is opened daily from 6pm to 10pm and offers &#8220;South Texas cuisine with a Southwestern flair&#8221;. The chefs pride themselves on their menu items almost all containing &#8220;Farm to Table&#8221; ingredients provided by local Central and South Texas farmers and ranchers.</p>
<p>This fabulously romantic restaurant has so much heart behind it in the kitchen. You would not believe how welcomed and gracious Chef Armstrong and Chef Estrada were to our small group. We bombarded them with every question we could come up with and they answered them all in strides and smiles, welcoming us to ask more by emailing them anytime (like other frequent patrons already do!) Everything we ate that afternoon tasted as good as it looked and will definitely remain a top 10 memory in my mind. The chefs offer frequent opportunities to meet with them on a more personal level at the restaurant and we all felt truly welcomed into their world.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/39/430860/restaurant/Northwest-Side/Francescas-at-Sunset-San-Antonio"><img style="border: none; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/430860/biglink.gif" alt="Francesca's at Sunset on Urbanspoon" /></a></p>
<p>*Brunch menu found <a href="http://www.westinlacantera.com/pdf/Francescas-Brunch-Menu.pdf">here</a> (served Sundays from 10:30am-2pm)!</p>
<p><strong>How Francesca&#8217;s got her name?<br />
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<p>This restaurant has an equally <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=PXv7volYQikC&amp;lpg=PP1&amp;pg=PA7">passionate story</a> behind its namesake. There&#8217;s a Wild West legend that involves a young man named Ferenor who was preparing to enter into priesthood by taking his final vows when he met and fell in love with a beautiful girl named Francesca&#8217;s, who returned his love. Dismissed by the leaders in the church, they ran away together, unfortunately straying from the path and becoming lost. Leaving Francesca to find help from a light in the short distance, Ferenor never found the light or help that eventually diminished. In his hast to return to Francesca, Ferenor lost consciousness when he struck his head on a rock after stumbling in the darkness. Regaining consciousness the next morning, he found the village searching for himself and Francesca. Setting out in search of Francesca again, neither Ferenor nor Francesca was ever found again.</p>
<p>Luckily our love affair with Francesca&#8217;s kitchen was more lucky and we started with Peach cider with grill roasted peaches, pecan oil, and a micro arugula salad:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa1.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - local cooking ingredients" width="534" height="356" /></p>
<p>Chef Armstrong patiently explained how to prepare everything:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa2.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - san antonio brunch" /></p>
<p>Including the rub he quickly made:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa3.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - servers brunch in san antonio" /></p>
<p>With the paprika he brought from his home kitchen since they didn&#8217;t have any at the restaurant that day:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa4.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - local cooking ingredients" /></p>
<p>To how to sear the peaches:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa5.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - romantic dining" /></p>
<p>He also explained that micro arugala was just arugula that was harvested when it was in it&#8217;s infant stages of growth:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa6.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - romantic dining" /></p>
<p>Plating the beautiful salad with a sample of locally made peach cidar.</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa7.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - romantic dining" /></p>
<p>And happily marched to one of Francesca&#8217;s long-time favorite staple menu items: Francesca&#8217;s Guajillo Chile Rubbed Filet of Beef</p>
<p>We did a sniff taste in the kitchen to figure out the ingredients below (that included chipotle chiles, corriander, carmelized onions, cipotle, burgundy, and roasted tomato):</p>
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<p>The locally grown and butchered filet mignons:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa9.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - San Antonio restaurant" /></p>
<p>Rubbed down with a few different spices:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa10.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - San Antonio romantic restaurant" /></p>
<p>And enhanced after being grilled with a veal reduction (that was homemade and reduced for over 18 hours!!!)</p>
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<p>Topped with a fabulous southwestern queso fresco and micro cilanotro.</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa12.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - Chef John Armstrong" /></p>
<p>Perfection on a platter.</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa13.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - Chef Ernie Estrada" /></p>
<p>Brioche French Toast stuffed with blueberries and bananas with pecan maple syrup:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa14.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - Family Restaurant" /></p>
<p>Homemade brioche bread (which I enthusiastically believe makes for the BEST French toast ever!!)</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa15.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - San Antonio vacation" /></p>
<p>The chef sliced bananas and combined with fresh blueberries in a bowl, mashing them together:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa16.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - romantic San Antonio restaurant" /></p>
<p>Which would be stuffed into the bread later:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa17.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - San Antonio dining" /></p>
<p>We got to use tasting spoons to sample the batter that included a tasty standard recipe kicked up a notch with heavy cream, egg, sugar, Tahitian vanilla bean, and rum:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa18.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - San Antonio restaurant" /></p>
<p>The maple syrup also included pecans and bananas:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa19.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - San Antonio restaurant" /></p>
<p>The bread was sliced thickly so that the chef could slice in half and then stuff the seasonal fruit in:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa20.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - hill country restaurant" /></p>
<p>Pressed down and sealed in once stuffed:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa21.jpg" alt="Francesca’s | Westin La Cantera - San Antonio resort restaurant" /></p>
<p>And then submerged in the batter for several minutes:</p>
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<p>Cooked on a hot skillet:</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/080111_0523_Francescasa23.jpg" alt="Francesca’s restaurant | Westin La Cantera" /></p>
<p>And toasted to perfection:</p>
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<p>Drizzle and server…voila!!</p>
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<p>Last year was the first time San Antonio, TX participated in <a href="http://geekettebits.com/feature/2010-lemonade-day-san-antonio/">Lemonade Day</a>.  While their goal was 1,500 kids participating, San Antonio had 3,300 participants, the most every for an inaugural city!  In 2011, their goal is 7,500!  On May 1, 2011, any kid (or young at heart) is encouraged to not only open a lemonade stand but pick up the FREE backpack ahead of time.  It includes information for kids and parents about planning and becoming a young entrepreneur.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The City of San Antonio passed a health ordinance on March 3rd waiving the temporary food establishment permit requirement for children and youth participating on May 1<sup>st</sup>!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://sanantonio.lemonadeday.org/stand-map"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/040511_0316_2011Lemonad1.png" border="0" alt="2011 lemonade day san antonio" width="320" height="111" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong><br />
<a href="http://sanantonio.lemonadeday.org/">http://sanantonio.lemonadeday.org/</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>2010 Lemonade Day in San Antonio<br />
</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Last year the average stand was open for 4 hours and 51 minutes. In that time the average profit was $73.00</li>
<li>In 2010 over 70% of profits were donated to charity</li>
<li>Last year&#8217;s most successful stand in San Antonio made over $600!</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Twitter:</strong><br />
<a href="http://twitter.com/ldaysa">http://twitter.com/ldaysa</a></p>
<p><strong>Facebook:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/LemonadeDaySA">http://www.facebook.com/LemonadeDaySA</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Online Resources:<br />
</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Facebook <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/lemonadeday/">app</a> and more games <a href="http://sanantonio.lemonadeday.org/fun-games">here</a></li>
<li>Teacher Guides <a href="http://sanantonio.lemonadeday.org/forms-resources/teachers-guide">here</a></li>
<li>Compete for prizes this <a href="http://sanantonio.lemonadeday.org/contests">year</a>!</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>2010 Lemonade Stand Map | San Antonio, TX<br />
</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://sanantonio.lemonadeday.org/stand-map"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/040511_0316_2011Lemonad2.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Backpack Pickup Locations<br />
</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://sanantonio.lemonadeday.org/sign-up">Register online</a> or pick up your FREE 2011 Lemonade Day backpack full of educational information and coupons for kids and parents!  Different bags for different age groups, pick up at any of the following events:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>San Antonio Library at any time starting April 4<sup>th</sup>, Library locations click <a href="http://www.mysapl.org/locations.aspx">here</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Where</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>When</strong></p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=ninos">Fiesta de los Niños</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.portsanantonio.us/fiesta.htm"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/040511_0316_2011Lemonad3.png" border="0" alt="2011 lemonade day san antonio fiesta de lose ninos" width="173" height="216" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Parade at noon</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Featuring middle school bands, elementary school students, Port San Antonio employees, SAFD fire truck, &amp; lots more.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Rides, games, food, entertainment and lots of fun!!!!</p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">200 Donald Goodrich Rd&nbsp;</p>
<p>San Antonio, TX | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=200+goodrich+dr,+san+antonio+tx&amp;sll=29.382755,-98.570484&amp;sspn=0.003277,0.004689&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=29.382638,-98.570318&amp;spn=0.003277,0.004689&amp;z=18">Map</a></td>
<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">Saturday, April 9,&nbsp;</p>
<p>10:00am-7:00pm</td>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><a href="http://www.unitedwaysatx.org/Pages/CHIC.html">KidsDay in the Park</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.unitedwaysatx.org/Pages/CHIC.html"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/040511_0316_2011Lemonad4.png" border="0" alt="2011 lemonade day san antonio | kids day in the park" width="126" height="167" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Free event for parents and children age 10 and under</p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">San Pedro Springs Park | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=San+Pedro+Springs+Park+san+antonio&amp;sll=41.067596,-4.244879&amp;sspn=3.060407,7.13562&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=San+Pedro+Springs+Park&amp;hnear=San+Antonio,+Bexar,+Texas&amp;ll=29.444792,-98.502924&amp;spn=0.013342,0.027874&amp;z=16">Map</a></td>
<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">Saturday, April 9, 2011&nbsp;</p>
<p>10:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:00 p.m.</td>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><a href="http://kwfair.org/index.php/kids-kingdom">Kids&#8217; Kingdom @ King William&#8217;s Fair</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kwfair.org/index.php/kids-kingdom"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/040511_0316_2011Lemonad5.png" border="0" alt="2011 lemonade day san antonio | king williams fair" width="204" height="193" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Kids&#8217; Kingdom is the child centered park area in the King William Fair, features &#8220;kid&#8221; friendly attractions with games and carnival attractions.  Activities include free arts and crafts by Mission Trail and other community groups</p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">1032 S. Alamo Street San Antonio, TX 78210 | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;q=1032+S.+Alamo+Street+San+Antonio,+TX+78210&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hnear=San+Antonio,+TX&amp;cid=0,0,4241769240368285375&amp;ll=29.414302,-98.488537&amp;spn=0.006636,0.013937&amp;z=17&amp;iwloc=A">Map</a></td>
<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">Saturday, April 16,&nbsp;</p>
<p>10 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m.</td>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><a href="http://sayouthsummit.com/index.php">3<sup>rd</sup> Annual San Antonio Youth Summit</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157095311018097"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/040511_0316_2011Lemonad6.png" border="0" alt="2011 lemonade day san antonio | San Antonio Youth Summit" width="186" height="180" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Small group sessions on important social issues in San Antonio with panel discussions with community leaders on how to build for a better future.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Motivational speakers and workshops on preparing for the future</p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">200 E Market St&nbsp;</p>
<p>San Antonio, Texas 78205 | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;q=Henry+B.+Gonzalez+Convention+Center&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=Henry+B.+Gonzalez+Convention+Center&amp;hnear=San+Antonio,+TX&amp;cid=0,0,17332836361664981113&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A">Map</a></td>
<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">Tuesday, April 5, 2011 8am-4pm</td>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><strong>Valero Go! Challenge<br />
</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gokidschallenge.com/home.php"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/040511_0316_2011Lemonad7.png" border="0" alt="2011 Lemonade Day San Antonio, Valero Go! Kids Challenge" /></a></p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">Alamo Dome&nbsp;</p>
<p>100 Montana St.</p>
<p>San Antonio, TX 78203 | <a href="http://www.alamodome.com/default.asp?alamodome=21">Map</a></td>
<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">Sunday, April 10, 2011&nbsp;</p>
<p>12 noon – 3 p.m.</td>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><strong>San Antonio Zoo<br />
</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sazoo-aq.org/events/index.html"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/040511_0316_2011Lemonad8.png" border="0" alt="2011 Lemonade Day San Antonio, San Antonio Zoo" /></a></p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">San Antonio Zoo&nbsp;</p>
<p>3903 North St. Mary&#8217;s St,</p>
<p>San Antonio, TX 78212 | <a href="http://www.sazoo-aq.org/general/mapsdirections.html">Map</a></td>
<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">Sunday, April 10, 2011&nbsp;</p>
<p>9am—12pm</td>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><a href="http://www.whataburger.com/"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/040511_0316_2011Lemonad9.gif" border="0" alt="2011 Lemonade Day San Antonio, san antonio locations whataburger pick up" /></a></td>
<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">San Antonio Whataburgers</td>
<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">Saturday, April 23, 2011&nbsp;</p>
<p>2—5pm</td>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><a href="http://www.magiktheatre.org/tickets/index.html"><strong>Charlotte&#8217;s Web</strong></a><strong><br />
</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.magiktheatre.org/"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/040511_0316_2011Lemonad10.jpg" border="0" alt="2011 Lemonade Day San Antonio, Magik Theatre" /></a><strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Showing at the Magik Theatre from April 6 through May 7<sup>th</sup>.</p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">420 South Alamo&nbsp;</p>
<p>San Antonio, TX 78205 | <a href="http://www.magiktheatre.org/about/directions.html">Map</a></td>
<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;">Friday, April 22, 2011&nbsp;</p>
<p>6-8:30pm</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Saturday, April 23, 2011</p>
<p>1?3:30pm</td>
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		<title>Valentine’s Day Menus and Specials &#124; San Antonio, TX</title>
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<p>Visiting San Antonio for Valentine&#8217;s Day?  Live here and looking for places to go?  Where else can you enjoy course after course of great Mexican food or have the option to dine with the sea life at SeaWorld San Antonio in an elegant, intimate setting?  February 14, 2011 is coming up quickly!  Sign up for email alerts from your favorite restaurants to get coupons and hear about all the specials.  I have collected some of my favorites below.</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD1.png" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://commerce.4adventure.com/EStore/Scripts/Skins/SWT/DiningBookNow.aspx?__utma=1.1088035153.1296709885.1296709885.1296709885.1&amp;__utmb=1.1.10.1296709885&amp;__utmc=1&amp;__utmx=-&amp;__utmz=1.1296709885.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=Www.seaworldsanantonio.com&amp;__utmv=-&amp;__utmk=127409549">SeaWorld San Antonio Valentine&#8217;s Dinner</a></p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>$150.00 per couple, intimate, romantic Valentine&#8217;s buffet dinner adorned with candlelight, music, flowers, sensational food. Watch the gracefulness of stingrays, sharks and other sea life in this unique dining experience around the largest coral reef exhibit in San Antonio.</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Feb. 13, 6-8pm<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.acenar.com/main/index.php"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD2.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.acenar.com/main/index.php">Acenar</a></p>
<p><strong>What:</strong> 3 Course Menu Prix Fixe Menu or A La Carte, menu <a href="http://www.acenar.com/pdfs/Acenar-vday.pdf">here</a></p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> Served Feb 11-14</p>
<p><a href="http://www.outback.com/menu/"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD3.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.outback.com/menu/">Outback Steakhouse</a></p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>Dinner for two includes Bloomin&#8217; Onion, two 8oz Outback Special® Sirloins, Side &amp; Signature Salad per person, Cheesecake to share</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Served Feb 11-14</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mortons.com/steak/"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD4.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.mortons.com/steak/">Morton&#8217;s Steakhouse</a></p>
<p><strong>What:  <a href="http://link.mortonssteakhouse.com/r/EWQQJJ8/A4Q4P/PKB76/DU70Q/EQB9F/CK/h" target="_blank"></a></strong>Steak and Seafood, a special three-course menu for two</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Served Feb 11-14</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD5.png" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD6.png" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://go.maggianos.com/valentines-day-2011">Maggiano&#8217;s</a></p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>4 course meal including dessert and a drink, $79/couple</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Served Feb 10-14</p>
<p><a href="http://www.maxswinedive.com/san-antonio/calendar-of-events/index.php"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD7.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.maxswinedive.com/san-antonio/calendar-of-events/index.php">Max&#8217;s Wine Dive</a></p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>3 course meal, $49 per person; $69 pp w/ wine pairings</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Served Valentine&#8217;s Day weekend</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aldacos-stoneoak.com/party_planning/wedding.html"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD8.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.aldacos-stoneoak.com/party_planning/wedding.html">Aldaco&#8217;s</a></p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>4 course meal, $45 pp</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wafflehouse.com/welcome/ValentinesDay2011.pdf"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD9.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.wafflehouse.com/welcome/component/rwcards/?view=rwcards&amp;controller=rwcardslistonecategory&amp;category_id=16&amp;reWritetoSender=&amp;sessionId=">Waffle House</a></p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>Romantic, candlelit dinner for two</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Feb 14</p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD10.png" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD11.png" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.choicolate.com/">Choicolates Artisan Chocolate</a></p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>Orange crème and dark chocolate hearts</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Sunday, Feb. 13th (noon &#8211; 5pm); Monday, 14th (10am &#8211; 6pm)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.houlihans.com/images/facebook/all/VDayMenu.pdf"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD12.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.houlihans.com/images/facebook/all/VDayMenu.pdf">Houlihans</a></p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>$27.95 pp menu</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Served Feb 11-14</p>
<p><a href="http://zincwine.com/zinc/index.php?p=2&amp;PHPSESSID=b4ebfff23d4171b501e3dc9f7694182a"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD13.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Where:  <a href="http://zincwine.com/boudros/menus/zinc_special/20110214_Zinc%27s%20Valentine%27s%20Menu%202011.pdf"></a></strong>Zinc Bistro and Wine Bar</p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>Paella for Two</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Feb 12-14</p>
<p><a href="http://www.boudros.com/boudros/menus/special/20110214_Valentines Day Menu 2011.pdf"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD14.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.boudros.com/boudros/menus/special/20110214_Valentines%20Day%20Menu%202011.pdf">Boudro&#8217;s</a></p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>$34 Duet of Beef and Lobster</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Feb 12-14</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=190439850984624"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020311_0535_ValentinesD15.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.sa-coco.com/Valentines2011.pdf">Coco Chocolate Lounge &amp; Bistro</a></p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>5 course fixed menu for $65</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Feb. 14</p>
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		<title>2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The 2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo starts this Thursday, February 3, 2011!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto1.png" border="0" alt="2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo" width="166" height="114" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://www.sarodeo.com">http://www.sarodeo.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="http://twitter.com/SanAntonioRodeo">@SanAntonioRodeo</a></p>
<p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sarodeo">http://www.facebook.com/sarodeo</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/client/media/5215/5216/schedule_of_events_2011.pdf"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto2.png" border="0" alt="download 2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo schedule of events" width="27" height="27" /></a><a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/client/media/5215/5216/schedule_of_events_2011.pdf"><strong>Download</strong></a> Schedule of Events.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/sarodeo/special_offers.html"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto3.png" border="0" alt="2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo" width="73" height="73" /></a><strong>Calendar of Deals and Special Offers:</strong></p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border: solid 0.5pt;"><strong>Legend</strong></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Special Offer</strong></p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto16.png" alt="2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo start" width="42" height="42" /></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Feb. 3</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">1<sup>st</sup> day of the rodeo!</p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto17.png" alt="2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo dollar days" width="48" height="28" /></td>
<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;" valign="middle">
<p style="text-align: center;">Feb. 4, 11, 18</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Dollar Days!  Every Friday, $1 admission from 8am-5pm.  Rides, hot dogs, and soda only $1 all day!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Feb. 8, 15</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Senior Day – FREE admission for seniors!  55+</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Feb. 7, 14</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Free nachos w/ purchase of 2 tickets for Monday performances.  Must pick up at ATT Center Southwest Ticket Office.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Feb. 3, 10, 17</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">College days!  Free grounds admission w/ college ID.</p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto21.png" alt="2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo military day" width="45" height="45" /></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Feb. 4, 11, 18</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Military Days!  Free grounds admission w/ valid military ID.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Feb. 20</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Family Day!  $1 ground admissions, $5 discount parking, $25 carnival wristbands, discounted food!</p>
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<td style="padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top: none; border-left: solid 0.5pt; border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-right: solid 0.5pt;"><img src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto23.png" alt="2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo end of the rodeo" width="57" height="57" /></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Feb. 20</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Last day of the rodeo. <img src='http://geekettebits.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':-(' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<h3>*Additional details <a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/sarodeo/special_offers.html"><strong>here</strong></a>.</h3>
<h2><strong>Special Offers on Food:<br />
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<p><a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/sarodeo/special_offers.html"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto24.png" border="0" alt="2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo rodeo feast coupons" width="567" height="200" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/sarodeo/special_offers.html"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto25.png" border="0" alt="2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo special offers and coupons" width="573" height="200" /></a></p>
<h2><strong>Driving Directions <a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/sarodeo/general/driving_directions.html">here</a>:<br />
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<p><a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/interactive-map-2010.html"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto26.png" border="0" alt="2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo park map" width="600" height="452" /></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/sarodeo/tickets/dust_bubbles.html"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/020211_0256_2011SanAnto27.png" border="0" alt="2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo dust and bubbles valentines day" width="52" height="52" /></a><a href="http://www.sarodeo.com/sarodeo/tickets/dust_bubbles.html">Dust &amp; Bubbles</a></h2>
<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day, Monday, February 14</p>
<p>Treat someone special to a VIP rodeo:</p>
<ul>
<li>Dust and Bubbles includes a ticket to the Party Suite on the Terrence Club level</li>
<li>Rodeo and concert</li>
<li>Reserve parking pass</li>
<li>Brunch served in party suite catered by Levy Services</li>
<li>Premium champagnes and Sparkling wines will be served</li>
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		<title>Texas de Brazil San Antonio</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve never been one to say no to a GREAT deal so when I heard about Texas de Brazil&#8217;s special, I had to check out San Antonio&#8217;s newest Brazilian steakhouse.  The San Antonio location just opened for dinner the first &#8230; <a href="http://geekettebits.com/food-review/texas-de-brazil-san-antonio/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
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<p>I&#8217;ve never been one to say no to a GREAT deal so when I heard about Texas de Brazil&#8217;s special, I had to check out San Antonio&#8217;s newest Brazilian steakhouse.  The San Antonio location just opened for dinner the first time in December 28, 2010.  There are over 15 locations around the US and internationally!</p>
<p><strong>January 2011 Special</strong></p>
<p>Through the month of January 2011, Texas de Brazil is offering dinners the following INCREDIBLE couple&#8217;s special at $74 per couple:</p>
<ul>
<li>Dinner for Two, normally $40 each</li>
<li>Dessert for Two, (choices included pies below, Papaya ice cream, and decadent creme brulee)</li>
<li>Bottle of Wine or Champagne (including delicious Chilean wine)</li>
<li>Non-alcoholic beverages (regular ice tea, soda or coffee)</li>
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<p>6 of us went and took advantage of this incredible offer.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-de-Brazil-San-Antonio/176878792325203#!/photo.php?fbid=183940888285660&amp;set=a.182400265106389.47051.176878792325203"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1759 alignnone" title="Texas de Brazil Steakhouse San Antonio, TX" src="http://geekettebits.com/wp-content/uploads/165290_183940888285660_176878792325203_649047_7624123_n1-231x300.jpg" alt="Texas de Brazil Steakhouse San Antonio, TX" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Other Discounts</strong></p>
<p>According to their website, Texas de Brazil also offers:</p>
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<li><strong>Senior Citizens Discount</strong> &#8211; 10% off regular dinner price for up to 8 guests.  65 years or older.</li>
<li><strong>Military Discount</strong> &#8211; 15% discount off regular dinner price for military members or veterans, valid up to 8 guests.</li>
<li><strong>E-club </strong>- sign up <a href="http://texasdebrazil.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe&amp;InputSource=W">here</a> and also get a coupon for 25% off your entire meal!</li>
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<p><strong>The Food</strong></p>
<p>We loved the lobster bisque, cheesy bread rolls, incredible meats!  The traditional Brazilian seasoning style that includes covering the meat w/ rock salts while it cooked was used leaving tasty meats.  Some of the meats easily picked up the salt, if the meat is too salty, consider ordering their cooked to order steaks, done to internal preference and with or without salt.</p>
<ul>
<li>Salad area included mixed greens, seasonal veggies, homemade soups, imported cheeses and bread</li>
<li>Meats included my favorite (lamb chops), everyone else&#8217;s favorite (Picanha &#8211; garlic marinated house steak), Brazilian sausage, pork ribs, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, and much more!</li>
<li>Desserts included papaya creme, bananas foster pie, chocolate mousse cake (AMAZING!), creme brulee, key lime pie, and many more options.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Parking</strong></p>
<p>Had no trouble parking downtown, one couple used the valet, right next to the restaurant, the other two couples parked in the Travis parking garage next to the Majestic theater and walked less than 2 blocks to dinner.</p>
<p><strong>The Wine</strong></p>
<p>Below also is a picture of the <em>wine aerialist </em>who deftly soared through the winery, flipping around while she retrieved wines, hand picked by the staff and guests.  There was also beautiful rooms for private events as well.</p>
<p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://www.texasdebrazil.com/">http://www.texasdebrazil.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="http://twitter.com/texasdebrazil">http://twitter.com/texasdebrazil</a></p>
<p><strong>San Antonio Facebook:</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-de-Brazil-San-Antonio/176878792325203">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-de-Brazil-San-Antonio/176878792325203</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/39/1561785/restaurant/Downtown/Texas-de-Brazil-San-Antonio"><img style="border: none; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1561785/biglink.gif" alt="Texas de Brazil on Urbanspoon" /></a></p>
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		<title>Windcrest Christmas Lights &#124; San Antonio, TX</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:38:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, I should be ashamed because after living in San Antonio, TX since 2001-ish, I have never been to drive through the Windcrest Light Up (link to official website&#8230;) and marvel at the Christmas lights.  This year&#8217;s Light Up theme &#8230; <a href="http://geekettebits.com/for-kids-parents-educators/windcrest-christmas-lights-san-antonio-tx/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
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<p>So, I should be ashamed because after living in San Antonio, TX since 2001-ish, I have never been to drive through the <a title="Official website" href="http://www.ci.windcrest.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=190" target="_blank">Windcrest Light Up</a> (link to official website&#8230;) and marvel at the Christmas lights.  This year&#8217;s Light Up theme was &#8220;A Star-Studded Christmas&#8221; and there were tons of &#8220;stars&#8221;!  One yard boosted everyone from the Beatles to basketball players and everyone in between!  One house had music that you could tune into while you watched the lights flash in time w/ the music.</p>
<p>WARNING:  I went on Christmas night and it was pretty bumper to bumper.  Some people walked through the neighborhood which was fairly good sized.  I know though, the people walking made GREAT time and although they may have been chilly, they would have enjoyed the lights far more quickly than anyone sitting in traffic.  I&#8217;m not sure how residents deal w/ the traffic, Fenwick was bumper to bumper for 45 minutes!  Bring snacks, activities, and don&#8217;t go before the kids have gone to the restroom.  The lights were incredible and even the side streets w/o winners had many neighbors in the holiday spirit.</p>
<p>Check out the google map below, based on the winners list found on the website, I have plotted where each of the houses is for easy Garmin GPS entry. <img src='http://geekettebits.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>According to their website, the City&#8217;s official map of the lighted neighborhood is <a href="http://www.ci.windcrest.tx.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=304" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
<p>View <a style="color: #0000ff; text-align: left;" href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&amp;gl=us&amp;ptab=2&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;oe=UTF8&amp;t=h&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=213403346849942342772.000498488bc0cfc42f8a4&amp;ll=29.516857,-98.377848&amp;spn=0.012959,0.018239&amp;z=15&amp;source=embed">2010 Windcrest Christmas Lights &#8211; San Antonio, TX</a> in a larger map</p>
<p><strong>City of Windcrest</strong></p>
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