Britin & Nick from All Good Bakers sent me an email asking if I’d be willing to spread the word about their new Community Supported Bakery.  They also offered me free samples! Yes, please! So, of course I wanted to like them–what a good idea. You already know that I belong to a CSA, and … [Read more…]
While I was reviewing the regularly scheduled events, I noticed that Explore in Glens Falls has a special program in September and October. Adults enter free if they bring in 4 non-perishable food items in September or 4 sealed toilet items in a ziploc bag in October.  The usual adult admission is $3.95, so … [Read more…]
This is from one of our readers, Amy: When my neighbor and friend tossed around the idea of having a block party just for fun, I initially balked. But as I never say no to a party, I agreed to give her a hand. After all, she had already paid for and obtained the necessary … [Read more…]
For more than 30 years, ice cream trucks have been banned in Niskayuna after a girl was hit by a passing vehicle. After kids submitted a petition asking to get the ice cream trucks rolling around town, they’ll be discussing the issue at the regular Town Board meeting Tuesday at 7 pm. I am generally quite … [Read more…]
Phew! So much is going on this week. Here’s what I’ve found: All Week: Don’t forget that there’s plenty more going on at William K. Sanford (Colonie) Library and Albany Public Library. The Clifton Park Not-So-Common Players are performing Once Upon a Mattress in Clifton Commons at 7:30 pm from 7/22-7/25. It’s the Saratoga County … [Read more…]
Ah, nothing like a cleansing rain in the summertime. Was anyone else finding themselves irritable this afternoon, when it started to rain, and it was still hot and sticky? I’d been sure that the rain was going to mean sweet release from all of that humidity, and then. . . it wasn’t. So frustrating. When … [Read more…]
On Thursday I picked up my CSA share. Frankly, I’m a little intimidated. Really, it’s almost like a hobby when you’re getting started, and I haven’t done it in a while (as I explained here).   I’ve eaten five or six different kinds of green vegetables today alone. Since the pick up, I’ve made two … [Read more…]
Holy crap! Just when you were saying, please, somebody deliver me from this heat and rescue me from my sweaty, messy house, and just give me something besides the pool to do so that I can give the kids a break before their eyes turn permanently bloodshot and their hair turns green due to overchlorination, … [Read more…]
I’m slacking off today and just telling you about good stuff that people besides me have been sharing lately. The Albany Mommy Blog has a list of local county fairs for the summer. She also reminded me to tell you about the free water ski shows in Scotia–here’s that schedule. Albany Kid put together a … [Read more…]
Hooray! The sun’s finally coming out! Good thing, because we’ve got a lot of outdoorsville happening at our house, and I was really beginning to freak out about it. I am actively working on a restaurant post, so if you have suggestions for good places to take the whole family, I’d love to hear them. … [Read more…]
