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Garden Plots in Saratoga County Available! – Capital District Community Gardens
By SaratogaMama at January 4, 2012 | 11:39 pm | 0 Comment
Have fun developing your child’s healthy, nutritional lifestyle with a little help from Capital District Community Gardens, a 36 year old non-profit which nourishes healthy communities throughout our region with nearly 50 community gardens and six other programs designed to improve public health. Community Gardening = Exercising, socializing, eating right and reducing
Featured Biz: Baby Boot Camp
By SaratogaMama at January 2, 2012 | 4:58 pm | 0 Comment
Baby Boot Camp stroller fitness is here and starting Monday, January 9th in Clifton Park, NY at Clifton Park Center! I chatted with Britta Hogue, local mama, personal trainer, and Saratoga County business owner of Baby Boot Camp to get all the details. I'll be attending class on January 9th, and I'd love for you to join me there! What is Baby Boot Camp and who is
Holiday Aftermath: Reclaim & Reorganize!
By SaratogaMama at December 30, 2011 | 9:29 pm | 0 Comment
Now that the holidays are coming to a close, most of us are ready to reclaim our home for the New Year. This is a perfect opportunity to reflect on all of the holiday “stuff” that is currently taking over your house. If you pack up the holidays in an organized way now, you will be surprised how much easier it will be to find exactly what you need next year. As you
Get Mama Organized! Top Planners for 2012
By Ilissa Goman at December 30, 2011 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
I consider myself to be very tech savvy, but there are some things that just need to be written down. Like a weekly to-do list, goals for the month, an ever-changing gym schedule and so much more. Plus, I really love the gratification of crossing things off. To kick off 2012 on the right foot, I'm in the midst of choosing the perfect planner so I'm taking you along
What’s in a name? Baby Name Trends of 2011 & 2012
By Ilissa Goman at December 28, 2011 | 11:35 pm | 0 Comment
As the year comes to a close, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk baby names. The top baby names of 2011, the hottest trends for the coming year, and advice on where to search for your perfect name. An overall trend in 2011 was a shift from what we've seen in the past. Parents tended to name their babies with an edge towards what other people will see
Ellsworth Commons in Malta NY
By SaratogaMama at December 26, 2011 | 11:32 pm | 14 Comments
To those of us living in Malta, NY, the Ellsworth Commons construction project is a monster we have been watching take shape now for well over a year. New neighbor and micro-chip giant GLOBALFOUNDRIES is obviously the driving force behind much of the development in Malta and will continue to be the impetus of growth here. To many Malta residents, Ellsworth Commons
Ellis Paul Family Show at Caffe Lena: Ticket Giveaway!
By SaratogaMama at December 20, 2011 | 10:37 am | 7 Comments
Folk singer-songwriter Ellis Paul will be performing a special family show on January 7th at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY and SaratogaMama has an Exclusive Free Ticket Giveaway! Stefanie Watson, SaratogaMama reader and mama of two has seen Ellis Paul perform in Saratoga Springs the past several years and is looking forward to attending this concert at Caffe
Ice Skating Spots in Saratoga County NY
By SaratogaMama at December 19, 2011 | 9:09 am | 2 Comments
There are several options for year-round skating here in Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Schenectady and Glens Falls, but ice skating just seems more appropriate to me during the winter. A perfect School Vacation week activity. If you need skates, I've provided details below on where you can rent. If you'd like to purchase, try Play it Again Sports in Latham. They
Traveling with Kids? Travel Tips You Need NOW!
By SaratogaMama at December 15, 2011 | 11:32 pm | 2 Comments
If you are heading out of town this holiday season, here are some family travel tips to make your journey more smooth and less stressful. Sit back, relax, and TRY to enjoy the ride! Check out my 12/16 segment on Fox23News on Holiday Travel Tips! Tip #1: Pack an SAT bag for every kid, every hour (or two) S.A.T. stands for Snack, Activity, and Toy. If
Yoga for Kids: Health, Happiness & Relaxation!
By SaratogaMama at December 14, 2011 | 11:04 pm | 0 Comment
SaratogaMama reader Kristen Dolan shares her experience and new found love for Yoga. She and her 4 year-old twins now take weekly classes and have discovered the many health benefits of yoga. Studies show that children gain many of the same benefits from yoga that adults do. Benefits such as body awareness, self-esteem, strength, flexibility and relaxation are all
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