JEN TOBIAS STRUSKI

SAN ANTONIO – Jamie Kern Lima is a self-made success story, from a Denny’s waitress to becoming the first female CEO in L’Oreal’s 100+ year history, after selling IT Cosmetics for $1.2 billion. “It’s for every person who’s really struggling with self-doubt,” Kern Lima said. This book shares her journey, which included a lot of hurdles and nos. “Every single day I get so many messages, especially from women saying ‘congrats, it sounds like you had a fairy tale story,’” Kern Lima said. For more information on Kern Lima, click here.

NAPA VALLEY – Founder and winemaker of Fresh Vine Wine Jamey Whetstone is all about a low-carb, low-sugar wine. “Our wines help you to have your cake and eat it too,” Whetstone said. Here are his Suggestions:• Chardonnay: scallops with butter and vegetables• Pinot Noir: vegetable lasagna• Cabernet Sauvignon: hanger steakFor more wine pairings from Fresh Vine Wine, click here.

Founder of Cali’flour Kitchen Amy Lacey shares and easy way to sneak in veggies for breakfast. After being diagnosed with Lupus, she decided she needed to find an alternative for gluten-free foods in the store that had added fillers. “That’s when I decided to start Cali’flour Foods,” Lacey said. In her cookbook, Cali’flour Kitchen, you’ll find guilt-free recipes for every carb craving! Click here for more on the book and click here to go to her website.

WWE Hall of Famer now calls Texas Hill Country homePublished: August 22, 2020, 7:41 amOur Jen Tobias-Struski chats one-on-one with WWE Hall of Famer, Bill Goldberg, about his new life on his Hill Country ranch

SAN ANTONIO – Margarita Santellanes is an employee with a work ethic that many could learn from. “Margie,” is what she’s known by, and at her school she is a grandmother to everyone. She also has set-up motivational signs throughout the pandemic, making sure all the kids feel special when they drive by her school. “We got a lot of compliments from families when they saw all those signs Margie put up,” Siano said. “We need to make sure they are safe here.”

SAN ANTONIO Nicole Ellis is known as a pet lifestyle expert. Any dog can do it, my dogs are shelter dogs, Ellis said. The Rover.coms Dog People Panelist is also a certified professional trainer, and co-author of Working Like a Dog. She offers a two-part dog training series Tuesday, July 14 and Thursday, July 16 on varsitytutors.com. And get the kids involved, it will help their bond with their animals.For more on Rover.com click here and for more on Nicole Ellis, click here.

SAN ANTONIO – Haeley Giambalvo, of Design Improvised, is the MacGuyver of holiday crafts. She came up with a few fun projects for us for Fourth of July! For the fireworks centerpiece, all you need is construction paper, scissors, wooden sticks and hot glue. Pom-pom rockets are made from pom-poms, a toilet paper roll, stickers, balloons and markers. Watch the video above for a how-to, and click here for more from Design Improvised.

SAN ANTONIO Wasps, alligator snapping turtles and crazy catfish, just a few of the animal encounters Coyote Peterson has faced. What I do is meant as an educational tool.This week he teams up with Varsity Tutors for a free summer camp class titled The Brutal Truth of Bites. Amidst several limitations, a lot of summer camps are cancelled, so this is a great way to keep kids learning, Peterson said. Coyote Peterson is known for his YouTube channel, Brave Wilderness and Brave the Wild on Animal Planet. It seems to be everybodys favorite content on the YouTube channel, so the subject matter is perfect, Peterson said.

Jen Tobias-Struski chats with actors, Jovian Wade and Diane Guerrero

SAN ANTONIO Folklores Coffee House is teaming up with Hot Wells Conservancy and other volunteers to provide meals to the elderly on the south side of San Antonio. I will say we have amazing volunteers, Emilie Herrera, co-owner, Folklores Coffee House, said. This idea started off with a small group feeding about 30 people a week and it has now grown to thousands of food deliveries a week. If we dont take care of them, who will? Tatu Herrera, co-owner, Folklores Coffee House, said. If you would like to help or if you know someone who could use some free meals, please click here.

SAN ANTONIO It was back in 1990 when Wayne D. Beers decided to open W.D. I went to college here in San Antonio and I stayed after that, Wayne D. Beers, owner, W.D. Ive been here ever since.The deli, located off 3123 Broadway, serves up salads, sandwiches and an array of desserts--including some oversized cookies (customer favorites). Wayne and his life partner, Mike Bobo, agreed to sell this year so they can retire here in San Antonio. Thank you San Antonio and thank you for letting everyone in our lives, Beer said.

ALAMO HEIGHTS Pop star and actress, Christina Milian, made an appearance today at Bird Bakery, where her Beignet Box food truck was parked for one day only. The Beignet Box is on a Texas tour right now. They were scheduled to be parked at the Alamo Heights location until 8 p.m., but they sold out hours before that. If you missed your chance to taste the flaky, New Orleans-inspired dessert, The Beignet Box will be in Austin from Thursday, June 18, - Sunday, June 21. Click here for more on The Beignet Box.

JOHNSON CITY Ready to set your schedule for a day trip with the family? The Science Mill in Johnson City is a hidden Hill Country spot, built for science exploration in a building that was first built in the 1880s. From an animal exhibit to an impressive aquaponics exhibit, the Science Mill is full of interactive fun for kids of all ages. They are sanitizing every interactive element of the museum and they will be providing gloves and sanitizing stations to adjust to social distancing recommendations. The museum is set to open on June 23, please check their website for updates.

SAN ANTONIO Cibolo Nature CenterWhat you need to know: no dogs or bikes allowed 62 acres with trails along the Cibolo Creek in BoerneO.P. Schnabel Park Bikes and dogs welcome Trails for all levelsFriedrich Wilderness Park no dogs or bikes allowed known for bird watching expect amazing views from the top of some of the trailsCrownridge Canyon Park 2 mile trails great views dogs welcomeDenman Estate Park less than a mile trail picnic tables and duck watchingClick here for more parks in and around San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO If youre looking to swap out candy or cookies for something with a variety of flavors, The Dapper Doughnut can make that happen. David and Celeste Rodriguez are serving up the mini bites with 20 different flavors to choose from. The crowd favorite is the fruity pebbles donut, David said. I guess it takes them back to childhood.The Dapper Doughnut is available for custom orders or delivery with 2 dozen minimum per order. Click here for more information.

SAN ANTONIO With COVID-19 forcing soon-to-be brides and grooms to cancel their weddings, local venues are offering packages for social distancing and they are open for business. River Rock Event Center in Fair Oaks is offering an all-inclusive deal for less than 50 guests with food and venue. The venue has a cottage on the grounds for a little wedding getaway for a small guest list to stay the night and enjoy an outdoor wedding set-up. Hire professional photographers to live stream your wedding for the family and friends you could not invite. Other content by Jen Tobias-Struski:- Gourmet food & craft cocktails at Texas second-oldest bar- New guidelines at Fredericksburg winery- TikTok video keeps local shop poppin'

SAN ANTONIO Heres a sneak peek of the bar menu at Richter Tavern in Boerne. The Richter building is rich in history. Our Maxs Mule is named after the bartender Max Bessler, Mike Rogers, beverage director at Richter Tavern said. The bar was built in 1869 and remains in the same building in the Texas Hill Country. Richter Tavern has a full curbside menu available online and they also have select cocktails available to-go.

Published: May 19, 2020, 8:09 amSAN ANTONIO Edward Miller, co-owner, Region 3 Fitness, is opening his gym, for the first time, ever. Were very passionate about fitness, Miller says. The gym, located at 19178 Blanco Rd., is a new business venture, at a time when many are struggling. We just want to help San Antonio, Miller said. The gym is a combination of strength training, HIIT training, yoga, mobility and cardio.

SAN ANTONIO At a time when we are all questioning what was once normal, Dr. Stephen David Leonard, urges us all to try journaling for a few minutes a day. He spent 11 days in the pediatric ICU with his son and realized that he can inspire others to journal. On his website, youll find journal prompts and motivating blogs. Theres a lot of benefit to journaling and bringing forward positive thinking, Leonard said. Thinking about what youre grateful for, not only what youre going through now, but whats next.Click here for more.

Work from home in your blanket fort! l SA Live l KSAT 12Published: April 16, 2020, 2:48 pmIf you have to work from home, might as well do it in your very own blanket fort! Watch the video to see how the SA Live cast assembled theirs.

The mariachi boy taking the world by storm | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: March 31, 2020, 3:00 pmIn this episode of "Real Sanantonians," learn about the young mariachi singer, Mateo Lopez, taking the world by storm.

Inside the Birding & Nature Center at South Padre Island | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: March 13, 2020, 6:50 pmJen Tobias-Struski takes you inside the Birding & Nature Center in South Padre Island to get the full experience.

Best of the city party | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: April 17, 2020, 12:14 pmSA Magazine holds a "Best of" competition each year, so come celebrate with the winners that you chose on March 13