Home & Lifestyle
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
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
Birthdays Rock! Ideas for fabulous at-home Birthday parties
By SaratogaMama at February 6, 2012 | 11:31 am | 0 Comment
When I was a kid birthdays consisted of running through the sprinkler in my backyard, a homemade birthday cake, and presents. Oh how times have changed! Now when we go to a party I am amazed at what we go through to try and make our children’s party stand out. Fun places for kids in Saratoga NY & the Capital Region We are fortunate to live in an area with lots of
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Binx Review | All About: Citrus Lane
By SaratogaMama at February 3, 2012 | 8:34 am | 0 Comment
Citrus Lane … A Box That Grows With You I was so excited when Citrus Lane sent me a box to review! Citrus Lane is a new company that sends themed boxes of goodies to parents monthly that are tailored to their child’s age(s). They are available from newborn to age 3. The boxes are chock full of full size products. Citrus Lane is similar to the Bluum Box I reviewed
Get Organized: The Playroom!
By SaratogaMama at February 1, 2012 | 12:15 pm | 0 Comment
What would you do for a playroom like THIS?! Photo credit: www.homzproducts.com Sometimes I feel like my kids toys multiply while we sleep! (Especially those stuffed animals) Other than sleeping with a few of their favorites, the other 20 get played with maybe a handful of times! Every client I work with agrees that toys are one of the most difficult things to
Meal Planning 101: by Janelle from Domestically Seasoned
By SaratogaMama at January 26, 2012 | 11:59 am | 3 Comments
I’d like to introduce you all to Janelle, a Saratoga County mama and blogger behind Domestically Seasoned! Janelle and I finally got the chance to meet in person at my recent Blogging 101 seminar at the Malta Library and she is as nice in person as her blog depicts! I'm thrilled to have her on SaratogaMama today to discuss the topic of Meal Planning. Thanks
DIY Hair Bow Holder: By Jenna Burger from SAS interiors
By SaratogaMama at January 23, 2012 | 8:47 am | 2 Comments
I'd like to introduce you all to an awesome designer, super blogger, and fab friend - Jenna Burger from SAS interiors! Jenna is on SaratogaMama today with an amazing DIY project that's both easy and functional. In addition to this cool project, there's also a special Foxy Baby Designs discount. Read on for more! ----- Thanks Colleen for having me here at
My Baby Boot Camp Experience
By SaratogaMama at January 17, 2012 | 10:53 pm | 0 Comment
Baby Boot Camp has arrived in upstate NY and I'm very excited about it! To be honest, I'm a little sore but that's a good thing! I'm not going to get into all the details because that was covered in my first Baby Boot Camp post. In short, Baby Boot Camp is a stroller fitness class designed specifically to get moms in shape by combining strength training with cardio
Get Mama Organized: The Mudroom!
By SaratogaMama at January 10, 2012 | 10:48 pm | 0 Comment
Have you ever walked into someone’s home and thought “wow what a great entryway” (aka foyer or mudroom)? This space is a person’s first impression of the inside of your home. It is the welcoming point where guests and residents transition from the outside world. Do you desire a welcoming and organized space like the entryways shown below? Read on for some
Beat the Winter Blahs – With Aromatherapy!
By SaratogaMama at January 5, 2012 | 11:05 pm | 3 Comments
I didn't have any aromatherapy experience when I placed my first order on Etsy with Adirondack Aromatherapy. Based on some recommendations from owner Gretchen Morganstern, I chose a few different types of oils. I use an oil burner at home and have really enjoyed the mood-lifting and health benefits of these oils. I asked Gretchen, a mama of 3 to talk a bit more
