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It’s Beer Week in Saratoga!
By SaratogaMama at February 21, 2012 | 10:34 pm | 0 Comment
Saratoga Beer Week 2012 The first annual Saratoga Beer Week starts this Thursday and flows all weekend during which pints will be filled, sampled, spilled, refilled, rinse and repeat. The festivities last to Saturday night, and while it's not exactly a week, who's counting anyway? With over 30 events happening all over Saratoga Springs, Beer Week is sure to please any
How to: Shop more efficiently & spend less money!
By SaratogaMama at February 19, 2012 | 11:20 pm | 0 Comment
I've never been a very efficient grocery shopper, though I have been getting better, thanks to some Meal Planning tips and Once-A-Month-Cooking! My typical week includes at least one stop at Price Chopper in Malta, NY, Aldi in Ballston Spa, the Saratoga Farmers' Market, and whatever other food place I pass that strikes my fancy! Today Miss-Organized shares some tips
Have a Healthier School Vacation Week!
By SaratogaMama at February 19, 2012 | 5:25 pm | 0 Comment
Welcome to my first blog post on SaratogaMama.com! My name is Karen Charbonneau of Building Wellness and my goal is to provide families in Saratoga County with healthy lifestyle tips to help accomplish the following: to remove the toxins from your household, to suggest ways to get proper nutrition, proper rest, and ways to remove the “issues in the
Strictly Saratoga’s Weekly Wrap-Up – Valentine, Dave, Flurry and Scotch
By Amanda King at February 17, 2012 | 8:31 am | 0 Comment
I'm pleased to introduce you to Amanda King from Strictly Saratoga! Amanda will be bringing us a Weekly Wrap-Up about what's happening in Saratoga NY and beyond. Leave a comment and say hello to Amanda and welcome her to SaratogaMama. ___ Not too much newsworthy happened this week but this is Amanda from over at Strictly Saratoga to tell you what's up. Cupid
Featured Biz: Pediatric Dentistry of Glens Falls
By SaratogaMama at February 13, 2012 | 11:20 pm | 0 Comment
February happens to be National Children’s Dental Month so I’m happy to introduce you to Pediatric Dentistry of Glens Falls. Their brand new website is full of great info on kids and dental health. PDGF is conveniently located in downtown Glens Falls (which has fabulous shops and restaurants too!) and really only 15 minutes from Saratoga NY. I had a good
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Enjoy February Break in Saratoga County
By SaratogaMama at February 13, 2012 | 5:12 pm | 0 Comment
Enjoy February Break in Saratoga County! With February break less than one week away, here's a list of programs and a day-by-day overview of what's going on and where! . Monday, February 20th Highlights include: Family movie at Saratoga Springs Public Library, Winter Scavenger Hunt at Wilton Wildlife Preserve, Messy Monday at The Wonder Room in Ballston Lake and
Get Up & Dance! ‘The Flurry’ livens Saratoga Springs this weekend!
By SaratogaMama at February 12, 2012 | 10:44 am | 2 Comments
What is The Flurry? The Flurry is less than a week away in Saratoga Springs and once again, this year's lineup is jam-packed with fun. The Flurry serves as a showcase for the wealth of talented dance leaders and musicians from our area. Combining traditional social dance and live music, The Flurry is a feel-good festival that livens up the Saratoga Hilton and the
Natural Remedies for Winter Colds with Dr. Beth Favro
By Dr. Beth Favro at February 10, 2012 | 10:52 pm | 4 Comments
It’s that time of year! Spring is right around the corner and we are starting to see the last round of winter colds hit the area. Most of us know the first indications of a cold, such as: post-nasal drip, fatigue, headaches, cough and sore throat among many others. Before you reach for the medicine cabinet, here are some natural remedies which have shown to help
5 Great Giveaways For a Happier Valentine’s Day!
By SaratogaMama at February 8, 2012 | 9:47 pm | 97 Comments
5 terrific prizes - 5 winners - the Ultimate Saratoga Giveaway We love our readers so much, that we wanted to show our appreciation with this Valentine's Day Special from SaratogaMama! We've rounded up five amazing items to offer the ultimate Saratoga Giveaway! Each night at 8pm EST a new prize will be announced and you'll have lots of chance to enter each day.
Once-A-Month Cooking (OAMC) Part II
By SaratogaMama at February 7, 2012 | 9:13 am | 1 Comments
Four mothers from different corners of Saratoga County (Schuylerville, Malta, Saratoga & Ballston Spa) come together for a night of cooking, snacking, drinking and laughing. This is a typical OAMC night and you NEED to give it a try! OAMC as I've discussed in a previous blog post is Once A Month Cooking. In our particular club, it works like this. Each of us
