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Have a Day Free from Work and the Kids? Treat Yourself to a Mom's Day Out!

Being a mother is a full-time job. Taking care of the house and the family requires hard work and dedication. In addition to that, many mothers also maintain part-time and full-time jobs, adding to their intense workload. If you find yourself free from work and the kids for a day, you can take advantage of it by planning a mom’s day out. These tips will help you find the perfect San Antonio entertainment options to plan your special day.

Fuel Up with a Delicious Meal
Whether you are starting your mom’s day out in the morning or the afternoon, enjoying a tasty meal will give you the energy you need to keep up with all of your exciting plans! If you are planning a mom’s day on your own, you can pick your favorite restaurant and order a meal you know you will love. If you are meeting up with other moms, you can pick a restaurant together. There are a number of great restaurants here at City Base West, including Golden Chick, Benny’s Tacos, and many more.

Relax with a Manicure and Pedicure
Nothing is better than getting pampered. As a mother, you take care of the family but your mom’s day out is the perfect opportunity to let someone else take care of you! Mothers are constantly on their feet and using their hands. Manicures and pedicures are a great solution for tired or aching hands and feet. You can head to City Base Nails for a relaxing and soothing treatment, pick your favorite nail polish color and let the nail technicians create a glamorous look for you.

Choose a New Movie Release
As a mother, you may spend most of your movie theater time watching kid-friendly cartoons and fairy tales. On your special day out, you get to pick the movie! That means you can have more freedom to choose movies that may not be suitable or entertaining to children.

You will be able to have the perfect mom’s day out here at City Base West! Give us a call at (210) 593-9100 or visit our website to learn more about our retailers and restaurants to start planning your special day today. 

Summer Blockbusters to Look Forward to Enjoying at City Base Cinema

Spring is almost here, and summer is next in line! San Antonio summers can get pretty hot, but you can escape the heat by catching plenty of the summer’s biggest movies. City Base West is home to the fabulous City Base Cinema, the perfect venue to see an awesome movie and stay out of the heat. Some of the most exciting new movie releases for this summer include:

The Avengers
Superhero movies have been popular for the last decade, but this is one movie that will top them all! The Avengers is one of the summer’s most anticipated movies. When a new enemy arrives, the ultimate superhero team must be assembled in order to stop him. This team includes fan-favorites Iron Man, Thor, the Incredible Hulk, and Captain America. This is one adventure you will not want to miss! The Avengers starts on May 4.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Based on the famously popular guide for expecting parents, this summer comedy is sure to be a major hit. What to Expect When You’re Expecting follows the story of five different couples on their way to becoming new parents. This comedy promises to bring in fans of the book thanks to its light-hearted take on the famous how-to guide. The film also features an all-star cast of comedy favorites, including Cameron Diaz, Matthew Morrison, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Rock, Dennis Quaid, Elizabeth Banks, and Rob Huebel. What to Expect When You’re Expecting opens on May 18.

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
This isn’t just the third movie in the family-friendly Madagascar series—it is also the first one made in 3-D! In this film, Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria try to find their way back home to New York after their African adventure. However, instead of making it home, the animals find themselves trying to escape from Europe! This kid-friendly film opens June 8.

If you're ready for a great date night complete with dinner and a movie stop by City Base West today! We've got plenty of restaurants as well as an amazing theater to make your date night a success. For more information visit our website or give us a call at  (210) 593-9100 today!

The Benefits of Menu Planning to Help Save Money

Cooking at home can be a great way to help your family maintain healthy eating habits. However, it can be difficult to come up with a delicious recipe after a long day at work. That is why menu planning is a great idea for busy families! This technique will let you enjoy a variety of homemade meals while also giving you more time and money to enjoy dining out and other taking part in San Antonio entertainment during the weekend! Here is a closer look at the benefits offered by menu planning:

Save Time During the Week
Nothing is better than coming home after a long day at work. Unfortunately, it is easy to feel stressed out if you have to worry about coming up with a meal for you and your family the moment you get home. Menu planning is an easy way to take the stress out of providing home-cooked meals for your family. Take some time at the beginning of the week to come up with menu plans for each day of the week. This will let you do all of your grocery shopping at once and save you time each day.

Save Money on Meals During the Week
It is easy to go to a fast food restaurant when you are unsure of what to make for dinner after coming home from work. However, this can be more expensive than sticking to homemade meals, and the prices quickly add up! Menu planning will help you know what you need to buy at the grocery store and how much you need to buy. This will save money that is usually spent on spontaneous purchases or splurges.

Save Up for a Family Night Out
After enjoying home-cooked meals all week, your family will be ready to head to City Base West for a fun family night out. You can use the money you saved during the week on movie tickets at City Base Cinema, and then enjoy a fabulous meal at one of our amazing restaurants!

You can learn more about our attractions by contacting the team here at City Base West today. Visit us online or call us at (210) 593-9100.

New Retailers at City Base West!

- Hurricane Grill & Wings - Opening Summer 2012

            - Website: http://hurricanewings.com/

- City Base Diner - Opening April 2012  

            - Employment: http://www.aftercollege.com/employer/191073/

- Any Lab Test Now - Opening Summer 2012

            - Website: http://www.anylabtestnow.com/

- Alamo FCU - Opening Summer 2012

            -Web site: http://www.alamofcu.org/default.asp

- 6 to 9 Dental - Opening Summer 2012 

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