Touhey Family Preserve
A new preserve in Delmar, NY that opened in October of 2020.
Ann Lee Pond Nature & Historic Preserve
A great trail located near the Albany County International Airport.
Fall Pests: 5 To Watch Out For!
You may think since the weather is cooling off, pests like bugs and other critters will start disappearing—but sadly, it isn’t so.
Recipe: Snickerdoodle Donuts
A delicious recipe from author and recipe developer Sara Mellas!
Healthy Halloween Veggie & Fruit Board!
The BakerMama is our go-to resource for snack board inspiration, and this board is both spooky and satisfying.
The Pumpkin Path at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center
Bring your own decorated gourd/pumpkin to hide and see how many you can find as you hike the 1/2 mile pumpkin path trail!
Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest 2020
Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest weigh-in was for growers only due to COVID. However, you can still drive around and see the pumpkins!
Halloween Roundup!
Some fun family events/activties going on in the Capital District for Halloween!
Boo Baskets to Support Local Businesses
A fun socially distance activity to play with your neighbors with a new twist to support local businesses in the Capital District!
Cerebelly: What a Neurosurgeon Created to Feed Her Own Kids
As moms, we all want to give our kids a healthy start, and that’s why so many of us have made our own baby food. From those adorable first bites to enticing picky toddlers, feeding our kids can be rewarding, a struggle, or (in most cases), both.
Meet a Mom: Sharon Feldstein of YourMomCares!
This dynamic mom is harnessing the power of celebrity to help improve mental health in kids.
Maple & Cinnamon Roll Pancakes!
Nicole Washington, the talented blogger behind the Brown Sugar blog, shares her go-to pancake recipe.
Become a Five Rivers 5R!
A fun trail challenge at Five Rivers in Delmar, NY!
Classic, Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe from Maria Provenzano!
Move over, banana bread…
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Pictures of three of the five trails that you need to hike between 9/22/20 and 10/12/20 to earn the title of “Five Rivers 5R.”
Back to School Lunch Inspiration from The Lunch Box Dad!
This creative father of three makes lunches that double as art.
The Playground at Bowman Orchards
Enjoy this playground after you go fruit picking at Bowman Orchards! This playground is for customers only.
Meet a Mom: Chef Alex Guarnaschelli!
The Chopped judge shares how she encourages her foodie daughter to follow her own dreams, details of her upcoming wedding and more.
Strawberry Fields Cocktail from Camp Cocktails!
Writer, distillery owner and mom of one Emily Vikre shares her favorite summer cocktail.
How We’re Shopping For Back to School!
We’re celebrating this new chapter by keeping traditions like clothes shopping, even though this year may feel different. Here’s how.