Haute Mama Mocktails Event

Last thursday we had a great event at Haute Mama Maternity on Church st. The mocktails were fabulous and refreshing and the chips and salsa from Cantina have been on our minds ever since!



We had a great discussion lead by California BabeStuff owner Rachelle about cloth diapering!


Please keep an eye on our events and meet ups page for more great Mama's Night Out + park meet ups!


Sarah Otto of Haute Mama 27 Church St. s.m. Token holders get 10% off reg priced merchandise!

Picture Perfect

A couple of weeks ago, we had the fantastic opportunity to get together with Ashley from Ashley Brown Photography for a photo shoot with our children. Not only was Ashley great with the kids, but the images she captured were amazing. I think the photos say it all:






I am so pleased with how amazing these photos are and am struggling to decide which prints to buy - I want them all! I am even happy with how I looked, especially with my ballooning (five months pregnant!) belly. The flattering and super-comfortable navy matte jersey dress from Veronique Maternity definitely made me feel great which shows in the photos. Lizzie looked great, and stylish as usual. Top BCBG at Violets on Broadway, Jeans David Kahn, also at Violet's. Her necklace, "the Mama" from Tali Gillette, was the perfect accessory for that dressy-casual look we were going for at our photo shoot in the park.

If you are looking for amazing custom portraits of your children, we highly recommend Ashley Brown Photography. With Ashley, you get so much more than you might at a chain store studio. Your kids will be at ease in a comfortable, familiar environment. Ashley does a great job creating a unique and customized experience for each client and her work is truly a reflection of her talent. As she says:
"My sessions are simply playdates with the intention of capturing your child as they are. No expectations, no rules, no formalities. Don’t be surprised when you find me lying on the floor, playing with trains and talking about Dora. If fabulous family portraiture is what you are after, I’ll probably suggest grabbing an ice cream cone, going for a nature walk or letting me accompany you to get your Christmas tree. All I ask is that when you book your session, you throw all preconceived notions of a “traditional portrait session” out the window." ~from Ashley Brown Photography

Stay tuned for details about our upcoming event with Ashley Brown Photography and a chance to have your own complimentary mini-session in the park!


girls dresses:
on Ruby
on Elkë

So Fortunately Convenient

Recently, after a particularly grueling 45 minutes of stroller aerobics on a rainy morning, a friend and I were craving some time to catch up, a nice late-morning beverage and a snack for our sons. We considered going downtown but were strapped for time (aerobics ends around 11, naps just after lunchtime, plus travel time... you get the picture) and worried about finding parking. So, we decided to check out The Fortunate Cup Coffee Cafe at 120 West Ave, just up the road from the Saratoga YMCA branch. I was skeptical, as I usually am - I find my favorites and definitely become a "regular" most places I go, but was so pleasantly surprised!

First of all, there was tons of parking behind the building.
It is one level down from the Cafe. We left our strollers in the cars and took the stairs, but there was an elevator for customers too. I was completely surprised at the ambiance in the cafe - for a coffee shop inside an office building, I didn't expect a whole lot. But the space was extremely inviting complete with a fireplace and couches as well as tables and chairs. I was even a little envious of the folks who work in the building and get to hang out in there on their breaks! It was pretty busy at 11:15 a.m. with a mix of what seemed to be students along with professional folks. Basically, your standard coffee shop crowd. There was plenty of space, though, and we opted for a table in the back so the boys wouldn't disturb anyone working or studying (there is free internet access too). We found the highchair stash and scored 2. I headed to the counter to place our order, where I was greeted with a display case full of tempting treats. I stuck with my plan, though, and ordered a smoothie (customized, of course, which was no problem for the F.C. folks) and bacon-egg-and-cheese panini for the baby. My friend had a coffee and turkey panini. Now, I think its normally an order and wait sort of establishment where you take your own food to the table and bus your plates to the trash when you are done, but the woman who took my order kindly offered to bring the food back to us since we had the kids in tow. This was awesome because I didn't to worry about the little guy throwing a fit when I left the table again!

Our food & drinks arrived in just a few minutes and everything was fantastic. Next time I will definitely be ordering my own breakfast panini - they are served on a Belgian waffle and the couple of bites I stole from the baby were delicious! Along with custom roasted coffee and hot & iced beverages, The Fortunate Cup also serves locally made gelato, grilled breakfast & lunch panini, wraps, salads, soups and tons of baked goods - something to please every palate.
All in all, a convenient and delightful experience. Next time you are looking for a place to meet friends for a coffee or lunch - with or without the kids - check out The Fortunate Cup on West Ave!

the Seaons Must-Haves at Violet's

Violet's is a great boutique. Right on Broadway, across from the post office. Owner Laura Farrar has impeccable taste and she can dress anybody on any budget. Saratoga Mama's who have the s.m. Token save 10% on every purchase at Violets!

We will be having an event there in July and we are so excited as she will be showing us some great ways to dress up or down for track season.

For now we wanted to share with you our must-haves and must-gets from a recent visit to the store:

The Cardi-Wrap is a very flattering way to cover up when it is a bit chilly. You just never know these days how the weather will start off and we love wearing these with anything from jeans to shorts. Laura tries her best to keep a good selection in stock, but they FLY so head to the shop and get yours today.




Another great look for Spring/Summer is an industrial belt over a feminine dress. The pairing is perfect for the effortless downtown look. We put the "Cancer" necklace on the mannequin for this photo as the medallion necklace is a great gift for your Cancer sign girlfriends this July. Of course Laura has all of the other astrological signs in stock as well.






So there you have a little taste of what Violet's has to offer. Be sure to stop in and say hi to Laura and use your token soon! 482 Broadway