There are morning people, then there are those who need an extra little "kick" to get into the groove of the day. If you're a caffeine addict who spends each morning searching for coffeehouses in Universal City for your early dose of caffeine, you might be interested in visiting Taza's Cafe. For those looking for a pick-me-up, Taza's menu offers an extensive... [Read more...]

If you want to make your Sunrise Canyon apartment have a little more earthy feel, then check out these great indoor houseplants. Peperomias are great plants for apartments as they only grow to 1 foot tall and wide. They have nice waxy and very textured leaves. There are quite a few types for you to choose from to get the look and color you want. Just keep... [Read more...]

San Antonio's awesome events don't end when fall begins. In fact, there are a number of events  in the fall you won't want to miss like the River Walk Lucky Duck Race. For $5, you can "adopt" a rubber duck that will race on the river for you in an attempt to win one of four terrific prizes -- including a trip to Las Vegas and a new laptop and printer. The... [Read more...]

One of the great joys of living in your apartment in Universal City is the proximity to plenty of different events and other things to do on a regular basis.  Should yourself and your children be fans of golf, it should be noted that the first Annual Parent-Child Golf Classic will be held at the nearby Olympia Hills Golf Course on September 23rd. It's also... [Read more...]

As if you needed another reason to head to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The Fiesta Texas Music Festival that began in March is wrapping up at the end of May.  This series of events hosts a variety of subsequent music oriented events at Six Flags' park, which includes events from other organizations, such as Choice Music Events,Spring in the Park Music Festivals, American... [Read more...]

Well, not exactly. In the last post we cited Yelp's review of The McNay Art Museum, which retains a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars.  Today's post will, as it's title may imply, explore some of The McNay's exhibits. Andy Warhol: Fame and Misfortune and Chris Sauter: Empire are both exhibits that, in their own ways, explore the life and work of the iconic... [Read more...]

Valentine's Day is coming up fast--Are you ready to celebrate? If you haven't set your plans yet at a spot near your apartment at Sunrise Canyon,  then consider celebrating early with a fun event in the Universal City area. Cafe Sierra is hosting a fun Valentine's Day dinner a day early on February 13 (as well as a few days early from February 10-12)  that... [Read more...]

Have you seen the show Extreme Couponing? The hit show on TLC chronicles the lives of people who work to coupon their grocery bills away, often getting over a thousand dollars worth of groceries for free or for just a few dollars. While the show features some coupon extremists, many Americans use coupons on their regular shopping trips, and if you're one... [Read more...]

Great movies come out during the holiday season, but they don't stay in the theaters forever. If you haven't seen the holiday blockbusters yet, it's time to head to the theater to catch the big titles before they're gone. Don't miss out on these great movies at the theater near your apartment in Universal City: AMC Rivercenter 9 849 E. Commerce St. San... [Read more...]

Have you heard B-Cycle? It's a new national initiative and program where communal bikes are shared through a rental system that allows you to use a bike for a specific portion of a day. San Antonio is one of the 10 cities currently using the system, and has gotten international recognition for their efforts. In San Antonio there are over 20 B-Cycle Stations.... [Read more...]

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