This week, I’m chatting with Jessica Lang, founder of The Social Localist, a boutique social media and digital marketing solutions provider. In this world of Covid, we’re spending SO much time on ZOOM or video conferences. Jess shares some mistakes we may be making that are leaving a not-so-good impression with our fellow meeting attendees. […]

These upstate, NY winters bring bitter cold, dry heat, and make our skin SO angry! In this video, I got some great tips from Amy Snider Porter, esthetician and owner of Spa Cascada in Saratoga Springs, NY. Amy shared several things that we can do to combat dry winter skin. EXFOLIATE 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK. […]

So you’ve SURELY heard of this “grazing” trend, right? Sometimes referred to as eating off of “snacking boards”? Or even fancier… “charcuterie” (said with a snobby tone and french accent)? This week I got a chance to chat with the hysterical and talented Erika Dibble, owner of Saratoga Grazing Co. Erika “curates” snacking boards for […]

THE ADELPHI HOTEL IS A SCOOP PARTNER This week, I had the pleasure of sitting with Tim Everhardt, Bar Manager at the Adelphi Hotel. He showed me how to make The Adelphi’s spin on a classic cocktail, The “Flip”. He then showed me two variations. What I enjoyed most about chatting with Tim is how […]

This week I chatted with Elizabeth Tanny, owner of E Tanny design, where she shared some tips on how to cut through the chaos of the outside world, and bring the calm in through decorating choices. She shares five tips to help bring some serenity into these spaces that we’re spending oh so much time […]

This week I was SO excited to see my old friend Rose Contadino, owner of Mangiamo LLC, in her new homemade pasta shop in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY! Years ago I was the lucky beneficiary of Rose’s homemade pasta at a dinner party when she was visiting some friends from CT. Since then, she’s moved […]

This week I SCOOPED with Susan Halstead, optician and owner of Family Vision Care Center of Saratoga Springs, NY. With the rise of screen time this past year, I’ve been seeing more and more people wearing these glasses. I thought she’d be the PERFECT person to answer… what is blue light, anyway? And are these […]

This week, I poured myself a cup of KRU coffee and casually shared six things that helped me survive such a crazy year. This one’s a couple minutes longer than usual because… let’s face it, I needed a lot of help. I hope you find some nuggets of gold in both this post as well […]

This week, I got to chat with Ashley Campbell, founder of Coral and Blue Paper Co. of Saratoga Springs, NY. If your household is anything like mine, the gift-giving season is always followed by a much longer “thank-you-note-writing” season, which isn’t nearly as fun for the kids. In this video, Ashley shares three tips on […]

NOT QUITE DONE WITH YOUR SHOPPING? Well then check out this guide for a few more amazing gift ideas! Here’s a recap of our four faves at each participating LOVE OF LOCAL shop! You truly don’t have to leave Saratoga Springs, NY to find something special for EVERYONE on your list! If you haven’t yet […]

This month, The SCOOP Saratoga and Saratoga Living are coming together to bring you the LOVE OF LOCAL Gift Guide, where we’ll be sharing our favorite Saratoga Springs, NY gifts, and making it super easy for you to shop local this holiday season. Here are our favorite picks from Saratoga Olive Oil Co.! So get […]

This month, The SCOOP Saratoga and Saratoga Living are coming together to bring you the LOVE OF LOCAL Gift Guide, where we’ll be sharing our favorite Saratoga Springs, NY gifts, and making it super easy for you to shop local this holiday season. Here are our favorite picks from Purdy’s Wine and Liquor! So get […]