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SaratogaMama is now part of YOURSaratoga.com

Please visit at http://www.YOURSaratoga.com & checkout all of the new places to use your SM Token!

S'Morkies?

Whatever they are called, they sound delish!

Saratoga Mama contributor Amy has a little recipe to share with us! S'mores are great in the summer and even a late summer like we appear to be having. But soon it will get cold, and those campfires nights will be a distant memory. That's okay- you can make S'Morkies!


Chocolate Cake S’mores Cookies

1 box devil’s food cake mix

2 eggs

1/4 Cup brown sugar

1/2 Cup melted butter (1 stick)

3 Hershey’s Chocolate bars, cut into rectangles

1 1/2 Cups mini marshmallows

1 1/2 Cups graham crackers, cut up into small pieces

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl mix the cake mix, eggs, brown sugar and butter until combined. With a medium cookie scoop, scoop dough onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet. Press cookies into little discs to flatten slightly. On each cookie press a chocolate bar, a couple marshmallows and a couple graham cracker pieces. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until cooked through.

2. Remove and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Serve with milk and enjoy!

about 3 dozen cookies

New Event: Mama's Night Out With Stella Dot

Join Saratoga Mama and NEW SM Token Merchant Stella Dot (rep Jessica Herberger) at this fun night of shopping and socializing! Back to school shopping is NOT just for the kids!

Wednesday September 29th
Zola Kids 380 Broadway (after hours shopping at Zola available too!)
7-9pm
RSVP by emailing hello{AT}SaratogaMama.com
RSVP by 9/25 please!

ASK ABOUT THE TOKEN...

From one of our SaratogaMama's doing a little "Back to Fall" shopping for HERSELF!







Okay Ladies, so I know as a mom we like to be in comfy clothes, a la Gap or Old Navy or really step it up and hit Banana Republic, but you should really check out Aggie's on Broadway for some super fun, comfy new fall clothes.

I happened to stop by the other day in search of a dress for the 3 weddings I need to attend this fall. I found one and I found sweaters, jeans, leggings, even undies! I just cleaned out my closets and the last time I bought something for myself, it was a Nursing shirt, so I figured why not pick up some classics that I can have for a really long time.

I opted for 2 sweaters with short sleeves so I wouldn't get too much baby food on them and a great pair of cargo leggings. I got to the register and cringed at the total but then I said " Do you take Saratoga Mama?" Beth, the manager at the store said yes! I was the first person to ask in the 2 years that she has had it!

I was the first person to ask in the 2 years that she has accepted it! I saved 10% on my total and felt a little better about my purchase. So, get out there and shop ladies, and don't forget to ask if someone takes the SM Token, your wallet will thank you!



Want to blog for us about a great shop, restaurant or activity in our area? Email: hello@SaratogaMama.com


Photo from The Local Hem

Teddy Bear Picnic!

Come to a Teddy Bear Picnic!

Saratoga Children's Museum

Calling all Teddy Bears! Bring your favorite teddy bear friend with you to our special Teddy Bear Picnic, held right here on the front porch of the Museum. Our guest will enjoy bear stories, arts and crafts projects, and snacks. This program requires pre-registration and pre-payment; cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members (includes admission for one child and adult, snacks, and supplies). All ages welcome! Sign up at the Front Desk, or by phone at 518-584-5540.

Find out more information HERE

Best Ice Cream In Town?

The results are in!

See who has the Best Ice Cream In Town according to Saratoga Seen on Times Union.com!

The Times Union Takes Notice!

Thank you Times Union and Christen Gowan for your great Q&A with Saratoga Mama. We are delighted that you brought attention to our group!

Read the article on the Saratoga Seen Blog HERE

NEW Event! Reform Your Body With Pilates Mama's Night Out!

New SM Token VIP merchant Reform Pilates is inviting our mama's to enjoy an evening of pilates one-on-one instruction, a complimentary mat class and generous discounts in their boutique!

It's Wednesday August 11th 7-9pm. Cannot wait to see you there!

TO RSVP view full invite here RSVP is a must as there is limited room for this event.

Story Time

Last week we had a mama meet up at toddler story time at the lovely Malta Library. The library is in the newly renovated Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry dr. The children's section is very cute with many puzzles and great books.

Toddler story time was a hit and like everything at the Malta community center, was well worth the trip! The librarian even had a small craft to do for the children that tied into the books subject matter- Butterflies!

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Cool Local Blog Alert!

We are always looking for a little Captial District Fun! Luckily enough there is a blog about just that!



VISIT IT

Blogger and Mama Katie writes about cool stuff, places, and events in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Troy, NY!

Zola Kids Is On the Block

Zola Kids is a new boutique in town that carries eco-friendly styles and gifts for the little ones in your life! We think the store is super cute and well stocked and our SM Token is accepted there which makes it even better!

SM Token holders get 10% off of their purchases! This is Iver (2 months) in his "Prancer" organic coveralls by Speeses, sold at Zola Kids. Perfect outfit for the Saratoga Baby!

Zola Kids

Kindermusik ROCKS!

According to my two year old, Andrew that pretty much sums it up - Kindermusik rocks! Not in a rock and roll sort of way, but it's one of the few things that Andrew begs for when we aren't there (like going to Grammie's house or asking for ice cream every time we pass by Stewart's).

In our 45 minute "Our Time" class, Ms. Renee leads the group of toddlers and their mamas (sometimes dads and other caregivers too!) through song and dance.



Andrew loves circle time, sitting in my lap and bouncing, clapping or improvising to the great songs that become more familiar each week. The little stinker is getting good too – just the other day I tried singing a Kindermusik song in play at home and he stopped me – “Mommy, that is Ms. Renee’s song!”



He can be a timid fellow but the class is flexible – sometimes he gets right into it and dances and stomps around with the gang and other times he prefers to step back and observe the others. I’m just happy that either way he is comfortable there absorbing and enjoying the music and movement.

Each week we get to try out a variety of “instruments” like sandpaper blocks, egg shakers and wooden sticks. The instruments are wonderfully accessible for kids this age. It’s fun to watch what they choose to do and how well the little ones pick up the rhythm of the songs.



We love our music class and look forward to it each week!

We are also excited to announce that Ms. Renee is now accepting the SM Token for a discount on Kindermusik tuition at the Hostetler Music Studio! Learn more about Kindermusik with Ms. Renee here.

Park Meetups Are BACK!

Since the weather is finally looking like Spring, we are so excited to announce a regular park meetup schedule!

Please checkout this page for all of our events including where we will be meeting up weekly to enjoy the sun and fun!

See you there! Your attendance and support is greatly appreciated.

NEW EVENT!

This Weekend! Meet Us At Bettie's for Cupcakes!

New Saratoga Mama Baby

Co- Mama Founder Lizzie Sorensen welcomed Iver on Feb. 12th!







Baby Iver Landon is here!
February 12, 2010
6lbs 6oz
20 inches long
Big sisters Ruby + Elkë

He made the news the day he was born by being Albany, NY’s first Twitter Baby!
WNYT NBC Television

Post Star Newspaper :: Birth In 140 Characters or Less

Follow Lizzie’s Tweets from February 11th and 12th for the #Twitterbirth story @LizzieSorensen

New S.M. Token Merchant/Hot Spot!

We welcome Scissors of Oz to our S.M. Token Program!

If you are a Saratoga Mama who carries one of our hot little copper tokens around town to shop local and score discounts, you are in luck! Scissors of Oz on Ballston Ave (across from Bowling Alley) now accepts the token on children's haircuts and their exclusive Fairytales haircare products!

We had a great experience recently there and we love Michele! Call to schedule your children's haircut today! Their spot is a cute place for kids to relax and play while they get their hair cut, but also accompany siblings to their hair cuts. The prices are great and they even offer parties!

S.M. Token holders receive 10% off services and products.

The Scissors of Oz
(518) 584-2165
15 Ballston Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Dan Zanes Giveaway!

We LOVE Dan Zanes! Who doesn't? Eye candy for the mama, good times for the kids. Even the dad's think he is cool.


He is playing a concert at The Egg on Saturday January 23rd, and if you are going- awesome! If you can't make it you can still join in the fun by collecting his CD's and DVD's to enjoy at home or in the car!

In celebration of his performance at the Egg on January 23rd our good friends at his record label Festival Five are giving away copies if his latest CD of classic Broadway tunes 76 Trombones and their new live DVD The Fine Friends Are Here!


To enter to win send an email to hello {AT} saratogamama.com with the subject “Dan Zanes” and tell us your favorite DZAF tune. Enter by 1/23/10 6PM EST. Prizes will be mailed by record label after and you will be notified if you have won only. LOCAL CAPITAL DISTRICT ENTRIES ONLY PLEASE.

2 Copies of the CD and 2 Copies of the DVD are up for grabs to the 4 winners!


And please come join the party on Jan 23rd at the Egg, it’s going to be a great time! Visit http://www.theegg.org/events/694 for all the info.