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The Station Cafe: Grab a Slice or a Sandwich

December 22, 2014 by

A trendy little pizza joint in Southtown in San Antonio, The Station Cafe serves a creative array of hot and cold sandwiches as well as whole pizzas and pizza by the slice. Other offerings include soup and salad, so you can enjoy a soup and salad, pizza and salad, or a pizza, soup and salad combo. Locals love The Station Cafe’s sandwiches and particularly recommend the pulled pork sandwich, the Turkey Chupacabara, the jalapeno turkey sandwich, the San Antonio cheese steak and the jalapeno roast beef.

The Station Cafe is a reasonably priced option for lunch or a quick dinner out with friends. Next door, you’ll find The Filling Station Tap Room, a pub owned by the same folks. The Station Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Station Cafe
701 S. St. Marys Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 444-2200
www.thestationsa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-station-cafe-san-antonio

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Healthy Rice and Potato Dishes That Won’t Weigh You Down

December 18, 2014 by

Starches and whole grains are important for feeling energized, but if eaten in excess, they can make you feel heavy or weighed-down. These delicious and nutritious recipes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute incorporate rice and potatoes into your diet in a way that benefits your body and provides proper portion sizes.

Delicious Oven French Fries
Though fast food French fries are anything but healthy, this oven-baked alternative provides the same classic taste without the added fat and salt.

Wonderful Stuffed Potatoes
By stuffing a baked potato with low fat milk and cottage cheese instead of the usual sour cream, you can save calories and still get the same savory taste.

Candied Yams
The holiday favorite gets a healthy makeover in this fast and easy recipe, with sweet brown sugar and tangy orange juice for a boost of added flavor.

Scallion Rice
The addition of green onions and bullion gives this simple, low-calorie rice dish a little something extra, and makes it perfect for eating with a variety of meats, vegetables or stir-fries.

Sunshine Rice
Perfect for pairing with grilled chicken or for eating on its own, this rice recipe contains unique ingredients like hot sauce, almonds, and lemon juice for a distinctly flavorful taste.

For more healthy rice and potato dishes, visit the NIH website by clicking here.

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Smart Barre: Tone and Strengthen Your Muscles

December 11, 2014 by

Local fitness fanssay Smart Barre’s ballet-inspired classes are a great way to firm and tone the muscles of the upper body, hips, thighs, and abdomen. The classes here are geared toward the specific needs of women, so Smart Barre is open to women only, though couples' classes are occasionally offered for those who would like to bring their male partners. The exercises focus on working key muscle groups with a combination of strength and resistance training. Though Smart Barre classes incorporate small hand weights, no heavy lifting is required.

Regulars at Smart Barre say this is a strenuous class that will really make you break a sweat, but it’s worth the effort. Most attendees say they begin to see noticeable results after about 10 classes. Class sizes are limited, so reserve your place in advance.

Smart Barre is open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Smart Barre
6426 N. New Braunfels
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 822-0584
smartbarrebody.com
www.yelp.com/biz/smart-barre-san-antonio

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Coupon Apps for Apple Devices

December 4, 2014 by

Everyone could use a bit of extra cash between paydays, and by taking advantage of coupons, you can increase the amount of extra money you have each month.

Here are two apps that can help you to get started:

GeoQpons
For avid shoppers on tight budgets, it can be a constant struggle between putting a bit in savings or splurging on that great new bag. With the GeoQpons app you’ll always be alerted about the best sales and deals going on at your favorite stores, so you can afford to go shopping even if you’re on a budget. GeoQpons also offers coupons for grocery stores like Costco and Walmart, so you can use it to help save on your weekly grocery trip.

Coupons.com
If you prefer to shop online, Coupons.com is a great app that offers online discount codes as well as the more traditional coupons. The app offers sections for in-store offers, online coupon codes and essential grocery coupons, and it even links to your credit card to help locate special cardholder savings.

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Picnikins Patio Cafe: Tasty Food in a Laid-Back Atmosphere

November 24, 2014 by

Despite its trendy, modernist decor, locals say Picnikins Patio Cafe is a laid-back, down-to-earth place to grab a sandwich for lunch or a hearty dinner. Picnikins bakes its own bread, and patrons say it’s some of the best they’ve ever eaten. For lunch, try a classic sandwich like the roast beef and provolone, the ham and cheese, or the egg salad sandwich, or choose one of Picnikins’s unique specialty sandwiches, like the Ultimate, the Orchard, or the Mediterranean vegetarian pita. For dinner, order the chicken piccata, the glazed salmon, the braised lamb shank, the Southwestern chicken sandwich, or Andre’s pasta.

Regulars love the food here, but they say the friendly, welcoming staff and affordable prices are really what make Picnikins Patio Cafe one of the best restaurants in San Antonio.

Picnikins is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Picnikins Patio Cafe
6901 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 616-0954
www.picnikinspatiocafe.com/home
www.yelp.com/biz/picnikins-patio-cafe-san-antonio

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5 Reasons to Have Petroleum Jelly in Your Beauty Arsenal

November 20, 2014 by

Though it’s tempting to splurge on pricey makeup and skincare products, few things are more useful than good old-fashioned petroleum jelly. This miracle product is simple, very versatile, and, best of all, incredibly affordable. Here are just a few of the best beauty uses for petroleum jelly.

  1. Use it as an eye makeup remover. With its slick, gooey texture and petroleum-based composition, petroleum jelly makes a great eye makeup remover. Just smear some across your eyelids and wipe it off gently with a cotton ball or tissue.
  2. Highlight your cheekbones. Instead of contouring your face using an expensive, name brand highlighter, get the same effect for just a few dollars with petroleum jelly. Dot a tiny bit on the cheekbones, brow bones, and upper lip, then smooth it over with your fingers or a makeup sponge.
  3. Create a nail polish shield. If you always get nail polish on your cuticles while giving yourself an at-home manicure, smear some petroleum jelly around the nails to keep the polish from staining your fingers.
  4. Use it as a heavy-duty moisturizer. Apply petroleum jelly to elbows, knees, and heels to combat dry skin during cold winter months.
  5. Conceal split ends. If you’ve waited a bit too long between haircuts, dab a small amount of petroleum jelly to the ends of your hair to coat split ends and make them less noticeable.

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Yoga Shala: Find Your Center in San Antonio

November 13, 2014 by

If you’re interested in learning more about the philosophy behind yoga, deepening your breath work, or enhancing your mental focus, San Antonio’s Yoga Shala may be the place for you. Yoga Shala has a reputation for being a great studio for serious students due to its dedicated instructors and the difficulty of its classes. Regulars confirm that the instructors at Yoga Shala are disciplined in their approach to yoga.

Yoga Shala offers classes for practitioners on all levels, from beginner to advanced. Classes move quickly at Yoga Shala, so it may be difficult to keep up, especially if you’re new to the practice of yoga. Yelp reviewers say that if you’re new to yoga, you should definitely start with a beginner’s class here, and expect to feel some muscle soreness the next day!

Yoga Shala holds classes seven days a week, from as early as 6 a.m. to as late as 7 p.m. Check their online class schedule to find one that fits your needs and schedule.

Yoga Shala
18585 Sigma Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 496-9900
www.yogashalasa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/yoga-shala-san-antonio

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India Taj Palace: A San Antonio Indian Restaurant

November 6, 2014 by

If you're craving Indian food, one place to get it near Avana Stone Canyon is India Taj Palace. The buffet at lunchtime is a great way to sample an array of authentic dishes. You can also order off the menu from a wide variety of options.

India Taj Palace's appetizers include Vegetable Samosas – fried turnovers stuffed with potatoes & green peas, Papadum – crackers made from lentil flour, and Mixed Pakoras – crispy, deep fried veggies dipped in garbanzo batter. Main dishes include Mixed Grill Tandoori with chicken, shrimp, lamb & fish cooked in a traditional clay oven, Chicken Tikka Masala – chicken cubes in a creamy tomato sauce, and Lamb Korma – lamb cubes, cashews, raisins & almonds in a cream sauce. There are also plenty of vegetarian entrée options.

India Taj Palace is open every day in San Antonio, Texas.

India Taj Palace
20323 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 497-4800
www.indiatajpalace.com
www.yelp.com/biz/india-taj-palace-san-antonio

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The Luxury: Relax on the River

October 23, 2014 by

With outdoor seating adjacent to the River Walk and an extensive beer and wine selection, The Luxury tops the list of many San Antonio locals’ favorite restaurants. Place your order at the counter, seat yourself and wait to be served—but be advised that lines can get long and many customers approach the counter still undecided. Those who know the menu well will probably order the French fries right away, however, which come with a special sauce. Other popular menu items include the milanesia, the veggie banh mi, the pura vida salad, the cargo salad, and the pulled pig sandwich.

Though the outdoor-only seating at The Luxury can get hot in the summer time, locals say it’s worth it for the food. While you wait for your food, enjoy a craft beer from The Luxury’s long list, people-watch or play with your table marker, a toy animal. The Luxury is open Sundays through Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Luxury
103 E Jones Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 354-2274
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Luxury/117378781683528
www.yelp.com/biz/the-luxury-san-antonio

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Two HGTV Shows to Flip Out About

October 16, 2014 by

Flipping a home involves purchasing an old, usually run-down property and, with a bit of elbow grease and a whole lot of hardwood floors, turning it into something that turns a profit. If this entire process sounds fascinating to you, you’ll simply flip over these two HGTV programs dedicated to flipping houses.

Rehab Addict
Pint-sized contractor Nicole Curtis packs a huge punch with the houses that she flips on HGTV's Rehab Addict. The show follows Curtis as she lovingly scoops up dilapidated homes in Detroit and Minneapolis and transforms them into something that anyone would be proud to live in. Unlike many home renovation shows that center around granite countertops and other trendy design details, Curtis aims to preserve the historic details and original character of every home she renovates. After watching her plead her case to city officials and argue with her own quirky family, you’ll be hooked on this entertaining HGTV show!

Flipping the Block
If you have a bit of a competitive streak, you’ll love HGTV’s competition program Flipping the Block. This brand new eight-part series features four teams of contractors and home renovation experts as they compete to re-do identical condos and see which one sells for the most money.

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