When I was registering for my first child, I spent hours researching items and trying to find what was best for my baby and me. I went back and forth to the stores, and read countless reviews from people I didn’t know in an attempt to figure out what I needed and why. Needless to say, it was very overwhelming! A few weeks ago we were introduced to a product review community called weeSpring that we are loving! Come see what it’s {Read More}
Electric City Couture Show – Exhibiting Original Designs by Emerging Designers Electric City Couture and Proctors Theatre is proud to present the 4th Annual Electric City Couture Fashion Show featuring up and coming Regional Fashion Designers in a pure Runway Experience. The evening will showcase the FALL 2013 Signature Collections of 8 Regional Designers and will include roughly 70 male and female models on the runway. This years lead designer is Kristina Collins of Saratoga I’m beyond excited to attend this show for a number of reasons. {Read More}
I have been collecting bottle caps for months with this idea in mind. My kids love games that involve counting. One of their favorite games to play involves buying and selling their toys from each other. However, in our case it is more like bartering I will trade you that plastic zucchini for your hero action figurine. My kids end up with huge piles of plastic food, dolls, puzzle pieces and random toys on the floor. Heck!! You name it, we have probably bartered for it. I {Read More}
As the weather improves and we start thinking about summer vacation, we’re always looking for some family activities that don’t cost a fortune! Today on the blog is Jen from Inspiring Savings with some ideas for fun and frugal family activities! 1. Draw. Color. Paint. Whether you use blank paper, coloring books or FREE Printables, coloring with your kids can be a relaxing family fun activity. You can also strike up some great conversations over some crayons and paper. 2. Do a Puzzle. My kids have {Read More}
The number one area of concern I hear from most every mom that enters our Baby Boot Camp program is that they want to eliminate that post baby pooch. So what muscles is our core comprised of? And, what are the best exercises to work it? The core muscles are not just abdominals, but our obliques-around the side of our midsection, the lower back muscles called the erector spinae as well as a hidden layer of muscles underneath our “six {Read More}
Selfless (adj.) [self-lis] – having little or no concern for oneself, especially with regard to fame, money, position, etc; unselfish. The other day I learned about two amazing organizations in our very own community, that should really be incorporated in the definition of selfless. Saratoga Springboard is a group of professionals who work together to help local non and/or not-for-profit groups right here in our community. Each year, many charitable organizations apply for help from this group. They comb through {Read More}
We asked you what you most loved about being a mother and your responses were beautiful and perfect and heartfelt. Here’s what some of you had to say about what you most love about being a mom. Happy Mother’s Day with love from SaratogaMama I love wet, open mouthed, baby kisses! “One thing I love being about a mother is that my life now has purpose! I am somebody’s mom!” There is nothing better than the words, “mommy I love {Read More}
I’ve been watching the progress of the brand new Maple Leaf Childcare Center location on Route 9 in Malta and it’s now officially open for business. The building is beautiful inside and out! We spoke with owner Linda Moran and found out the scoop on Maple Leaf Childcare Center. Since 1988 Maple Leaf Childcare Center has been family owned and operated, giving children ages six weeks through twelve years the foundation they need to build self-esteem and become lifelong learners. Linda and John {Read More}
This week we’re celebrating mama’s here at SaratogaMama by offering FIVE days of giveaways! 5 terrific prizes - 5 winners – the Ultimate Mother’s Day Giveaway Each day this week between 9-11am EST a new prize will be announced and you’ll have several chances to enter each day. Each time you enter, you’ll increase your chances to win one of the five amazing prizes! Day 5: $30 gift certificate to Village Sweet Shoppe! One lucky mama will get $30 to {Read More}
It’s here, it’s here- the SaratogaMama Summer Magazine! We were truly overwhelmed and honored at the positive response to our first magazine. The feedback was that you loved the content, our contributors, the colors, the cover. We promised to deliver another awesome magazine, and I think we did a pretty good job once again. I wanted to share a little more about the process and also give a shout out and thank you to the many people who helped make {Read More}
