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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
Birthday Party Spots , Blog , Home & Lifestyle , Music & Arts
All About: The Wonder Room in Ballston Lake NY
By SaratogaMama at January 25, 2012 | 12:18 am | 0 Comment
The Wonder Room is a brand new play space in Ballston Lake NY, about 15 minutes south of Saratoga Springs. I had the chance to check out The Wonder Room last week prior to this Saturday's Grand Opening. Owner and mama Chris Stack along with Creative Director Lauren Cohen are excited to bringing years of childcare and education experience together to start this unique
Blog , Childcare, Education & Learning , Indoor , Music & Arts
Featured Biz: Premier Dance Performing Arts Center
By SaratogaMama at January 20, 2012 | 8:42 am | 0 Comment
If you're looking for a dance studio in Saratoga County for your children or even yourself, Premier Dance Performing Arts Center in Clifton Park NY is an excellent option to consider. Premier Dance Performing Arts Center is new to Clifton Park, but Owner/Artistic Director Jaye Cummings is certainly not a newcomer to this industry and to instructing dance. She has
Birthday Party Spots , Blog , Childcare, Education & Learning , Featured Biz , Health & Wellness , Music & Arts
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
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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How to: Have a Stylish Party – Birthday, Holiday, Any day!
By SaratogaMama at November 15, 2011 | 5:20 pm | 2 Comments
Want a stylish party but don’t have the time or desire to think about how to pull one together? “Party Crate” parties by Experience Events are all the rage right now and Jessica Herberger of Experience Events Styling & Design has opened up The Studio on Maple Ave across from the Maple Ave Middle School in Saratoga. Families can purchase a ready to
Snow Day Fun: Ideas for kids!
By SaratogaMama at November 8, 2011 | 6:30 am | 0 Comment
Watch my 11/8 interview on Fox23 News! Living in the Northeast, it’s inevitable that we will get snow; and sometimes, lots of it! I grew up in this area and remember being a kid and watching TV as the list of school closings and delays scrolled along the bottom of the screen. It was the best feeling in the world seeing your school pop up as being
All About: the New York State Museum
By SaratogaMama at October 3, 2011 | 9:51 pm | 0 Comment
If you haven't ever been to the NYS Museum in Albany, it is definitely a day to put on your calendar. First of all, it's free (donations appreciated), they have a carousel (also free), they are open Monday-Saturday, and they have lots of family-friendly exhibits and programs. Here is a list of my museum tips to make the trip more successful! Go early in the day
All About: Virgil’s House, Saratoga
By SaratogaMama at October 1, 2011 | 3:23 pm | 0 Comment
Virgil's House is a place we've been many times; with friends, with family, for meetings, and even for a baby food making class with BabySmartees owner/mama Paula Tancredi-Penman. There's a lot to like about Virgil's. Most recently, the kids and I went to VH after a trip to the Saratoga Children's Museum and it was a great place to unwind and have a snack. It's
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All About: Wilton Mall & Play Area
By SaratogaMama at September 28, 2011 | 10:38 pm | 0 Comment
The Wilton Mall in Saratoga is not a hot-bed of fashion. No Bloomingdale's, Gap, not a Macy's for miles, and not even Abercrombie anymore. Wilton Mall contains the d-list celebrity equivalent in anchor stores: The Bon Ton, Sears, and JC Penney. For kids clothes, Wilton Mall has a Gymboree, The Children's Place, Old Navy, H&M, Justice and of course the department
