Spring cleaning gets all the attention, but there are LOTS of things that we can do to freshen up our homes for spring! I’m here today with interior designer, Eteannette Seymour of Ettie & Co, who’s going to be sharing some simple ways that we can update our homes for the warm weather months to […]

There are raffles. And then there are RAFFLES. Each spring, the Flower & Fruit Mission holds their Spring Luncheon to kick off Saratoga’s summer season. On May 18th, 2021, we will do so again, but this time, with a “Picnic in the Park.” And once again, our raffle “baskets” will be available! Check out the […]

This week I chatted with Megan Druckman, owner of Lola Saratoga. With brick and mortar stores in Saratoga Springs and Albany New York, in addition to a thriving retail site, Megan’s motto is “something old, something new.” And when it comes to the old, she is surely an expert. From sourcing from top industry brokers, […]

I’ve been hearing WAY too many stories of people’s accounts getting hacked. I’m talking email accounts, social media, credit cards, etc. The story usually ends with an explanation of just what a PAIN it is to undo the damage. When I heard that Adirondack Trust Company’s insurance affiliate AMSURE had a “cyber expert”, I knew […]

It would be great if dogs could simply tell us what’s bothering them, but that is NOT the case. Often, their stress comes out as undesirable behaviors, like furniture chewing, aggression, barking and much more. I chatted a bit with Jody Cracco, owner of Doggy Playcare in Saratoga Springs, NY, who shared one of the […]

Ever take a bunch of photos, look at them on your phone, and realize that there’s not even ONE that you like? I’m SCOOPING today with Rob Spring, owner of Rob Spring Photography, who’s going to share some tips on taking great photos with your phone. MOVE IN CLOSE TO FILL THE FRAME. Although you […]

THE ADELPHI HOTEL IS A SCOOP SARATOGA PARTNER Looking for something super fun to do with the family this week? Pick up an Easter Cookie Kit from The Adelphi Hotel! Each box contains six large cookies, with Easter images ready to be colored! The kit has two edible paint palette packs with small brushes that […]

Feel like you have so much “stuff” in your house, and no where to store it? You’re NOT alone. In today’s SCOOP, I get some great organizational tips from Jenna Burger of Jenna Burger Design of Saratoga Springs, NY. Jenna shares her tried and true ways to get your stuff where it belongs and keep […]

Looking for a way to use those St. Paddy’s Day leftovers? Or maybe just curious about how to make the perfect classic Reuben? This week I sat down with Daniel Chessare, owner of Saratoga’s Broadway Deli, in Saratoga Springs, who shared his thoughts on what makes the best ever Reuben! (SPOILER ALERT: It’s not the […]

Between the uncertainty, and eagerness to be done with covid, it’s easy to feel a little hopeless this winter. I’m chatting today with Tom Roohan of Roohan Realty, who’s going to share some positive thoughts about what we learned about our community in 2020, and why he’s excited for 2021. OUR COMMUNITY TAKES CARE OF […]

Few things are more frustrating than serving a meal to a child who will not eat it. This week I chatted with Caitlyn Edson, a pediatric registered dietitian in Saratoga Springs, NY. Caitlyn SCOOPED about how we, as parents, can help our picky eaters, and the tips that she shares with her clients and families […]

Many people were completely unprepared for the financial impact of covid this past year. Unfortunately, a pandemic is MUCH less likely than more common financial emergencies, like the loss of a job, unexpected medical expenses or a major auto or appliance repair. Fortunately, thinking ahead and having an emergency fund can help prepare you for […]