By Michael Miller So, you’ve been to basic obedience classes and your two-year old Chocolate Lab Sasha has graduated at the top her class. By working with her on a consistent basis, you’ve taught her to sit, lie down and...
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From stressful to automatic routines
By Randy L. Cale, PhD With summer vacation upon us why wouldn’t you want to make life as struggle free as possible with yourself and your children? While there will certainly be struggles, why not establish a structure and routine...
Gardening Q&A
By Kerry Mendez Q: I really love ornamental grasses but I don’t have a lot of sun. Are there some grasses that will grow in the shade?A: You are correct in assuming that most ornamental grasses like sunny areas, but...
Exterior home improvement
There is never a shortage of outdoor projects to keep you busy during this time of year. Whether it's mowing the lawn, gardening, painting, building a deck, or replacing the gutters, chances are good that many of your weekends are...
Home remedies for common ailments
By Ann Carey Tobin, M.D. There are many safe and natural remedies located in your cupboards, refrigerator and garden. The following questions and answers address the therapeutic application of many of these household items to everyday ailments.Q: My doctor told...
How sweet it is
A day in the life of a pastry chef By Mary Beth DeCecco I am not ashamed to admit that I have a sweet tooth. So, to have the opportunity to spend a day with a pastry chef was quite...
Outdoor activities for summer fitness
By Judy Torel With the warm weather finally here, many opt to take their workouts outside to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful weather. With so many choices of outdoor activities, which ones can be substituted for the workouts we...
Summer Kick-Off
Saratoga County Fair: July 12-17 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa 885.9701 www.saratogacountyfair.org Pay One Price Rides (handstamps)All the rides, all the time. Animal rides not included.Tuesday-Friday 12noon-midnight $20Sunday 12noon-11pm $20Fair Gate DiscountsTuesday-Thursday $7 adult admissionWednesday $4 senior (65...
Capital Region Living Magazine goes monthly
Capital Region Living now monthlyDelmar, NY — January 12, 2004 — Capital Region Living, the newest life and leisure magazine in the area will move to a monthly format as of March 2004. The increased subscription base has enabled the...
Ad revenue results mixed for local media
Ad revenue results mixed for local mediaBarbara PinckneyThe Business ReviewThe economy was tight. The country was at war. But local media outlets still managed to finish 2003 at least a bit ahead of where they were in 2002. "It was...