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Guest Posts from Readers

Guest Post at Capital District Fun

October 5, 2011 by Katie Leave a Comment

I’ve mentioned that I’m a bit overwhelmed lately, and I’m going to be out of town 11 of the next 17 days, so I’m just warning you now: I’m going to shamelessly milk J’s party for all it’s worth by breaking up the various tasty Halloween treats and other activities. Here’s a photo of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: About the Blog, Guest Posts from Readers

Thing 1 and Thing 2, Boxed In

July 1, 2011 by Katie 2 Comments

This is a reader-written post from Amy, who’s contributing for the second summer in a row. This time in verse! Hooray and thank you, Amy! During a recent heat wave, when it was too hot to go outside, I wondered what would we do, me and my kids number 1 and number 2? Would we … [Read more…]

Posted in: Books, Craftiness, Guest Posts from Readers, Home

Extreme Couponing: Is it Capital District Fun?

June 29, 2011 by Katie 3 Comments

Here’s a guest post from Louise. Thanks so much, Louise! It seems like couponing is all the craze at the moment. I am by no means experienced in this area. Originally from the UK we ‘don’t do coupons’, so it’s a novelty to me. I’ve been watching the TLC series Extreme Couponing and am amazed … [Read more…]

Posted in: For Moms, Guest Posts from Readers, Home, Splendors of the Internet

Adirondack Animal Land

June 27, 2011 by Katie Leave a Comment

Still on vacation, and here’s another guest post, this one from Kelli. Thanks for writing and for sending along the great pictures, Kelli! Thanks to Katie for allowing me to share my love for Adirondack Animal Land!My husband took his class here for a class trip a few years ago and suggested that we bring … [Read more…]

Posted in: Guest Posts from Readers, Nature, Outside the Capital District, Summer

Taylor Swift Rules

June 25, 2011 by Katie Leave a Comment

Here’s another guest post, this from my Big Sister B! I was completely surprised and grateful when she sent it to me. Our mutual niece is the one who inspired my daughters’ devotion to Taylor Swift, and I’ve mentioned that I’m a fan, too. You can tell that my sister works in the apparel industry … [Read more…]

Posted in: Guest Posts from Readers, Movies/TV/Pop Culture, Music

Albany Institute of History & Art

June 24, 2011 by Katie 2 Comments

I’m away on vacation, so I asked for help from readers. Here’s a contribution from Amy, who helped me out last year, too. Thanks, Amy! Fridays in July and August are FREE at the Albany Institute of Art! Last year we took advantage of the opportunity to visit such a special place. I remembered having … [Read more…]

Posted in: Art, Guest Posts from Readers, Museums

A Little Help, Here?

June 14, 2011 by Katie 1 Comment

We are super-excited that we’ll be spending a week at a lake near Lake Placid again this summer. We’re leaving shortly after school ends for the girls, and this time my sister and her family are joining us. Hooray! We’ll be getting away from it all. And when I say “all,” I mean, in part, … [Read more…]

Posted in: About the Blog, Guest Posts from Readers

Indian Ladder & Five Rivers

August 5, 2010 by Katie Leave a Comment

Generally, I provide a weekend post on Thursday night.  I’m not sure if I’ll be able to make it this week.  If not, I’ll hopefully get something up by Friday.  Meanwhile. . . Apparently our reader Amy has caught the blogging bug.  When she launches her own I’ll be sure to link you, but for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Guest Posts from Readers, Nature, Summer

Report from the Butterfly Station

August 4, 2010 by Katie 1 Comment

Remember the butterfly post?  Here’s a report from one of our readers: Hi to all, My name is Carolyn and I’m a stay at home mom to three mostly wonderful children ranging in age from 2 to 13, the eldest having Asperger’s, a mild form of autism. Recently we went to the Butterfly Station at … [Read more…]

Posted in: Guest Posts from Readers, Nature, Summer

Block Party! It’s Not Too Late to Plan Yours. . .

July 31, 2010 by Katie Leave a Comment

This is from one of our readers, Amy: When my neighbor and friend tossed around the idea of having a block party just for fun, I initially balked. But as I never say no to a party, I agreed to give her a hand. After all, she had already paid for and obtained the necessary … [Read more…]

Posted in: Community, Guest Posts from Readers, Summer
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I’m Katie, and this is my personal blog about life with my two daughters, 21-year-old M and 18-year-old J; my husband, Cute W; and our cats, Ruth & Dave in Schenectady, NY. I’m also Communications Director at KidsOutAndAbout.com, where you can find fun local things to do.

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