Tag: upstate new york
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Saratoga Garlic
I love garlic. It is one ingredient I almost always cook with and incorporate into recipes. This next company was created by a Saratoga Springs family on their 10-acre garlic farm, where they grow, harvest, develop and make their famous garlic based products. You can find their delicious aioli’s and pickled garlic at various retail…
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Small Business Spotlight: Compas Life Apparel
Whenever someone asks me where I’m from when I’m traveling, my response is always “New York…Upstate New York”. Us upstaters are pretty proud of where we’re from, so we generally have no hesitations in letting people know we’re from upstate. This is why I love this next apparel company and their signature Upstate of Mind…
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The Everyday Girl Bosses: Ashley & Faye
Who doesn’t love cookies? Especially cookies that are giant, creatively stuffed with your favorite sweets and candies, and shareable (or not). Whether it’s a bougie ingredient, local products, or over the top mix ins, if they can stuff it in a cookie, you bet they will. These next girl bosses are friends, moms, and serial…
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Small Business Spotlight: Turnquist Collective
I love photography. I love how one single lens can capture a memory that will last a lifetime. So, this week I’m featuring the husband and wife wedding photography and videography duo behind the talented company, Turnquist Collective. Their work is stunning, they have captured some of my friends most special moments, and they are…
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The Everyday Girl Boss: Katie Shaw
A hairdresser is a girls best friend. She’s someone who fixes you up and listens to your problems, all while making you feel like your best self. They’re super talented, extremely hardworking and very dedicated professionals. Like most, their professions and livelihoods were affected by the pandemic, forcing them to come up with creative ways…
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The Everyday Girl Boss: Jhori Jurgenson
If you live in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, chances are you’ve heard of this #GirlBoss and her businesses. Whether you’ve hired her for an event or visited her new donut shop, she’s definitely made a name for herself. She’s made some of my friends look and feel their best for weddings and has…
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Love is NOT Cancelled: Kelley & Brendan
I’m so excited to feature this wedding, because (a) I got to attend and be a part of this beautiful celebration and (b) it’s my sister-in-law’s wedding! While it wasn’t exactly what they had initially pictured for their big day, it truly was so beautiful and the love that filled the church and reception was…
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Virtual Teacher Spotlight: Kristin Komazenski
It’s officially June, which means the end of the school year is near. Typically, this is an exciting, yet nostalgic, time for faculty and students. It’s a time where the workload slows down, there are more parties and school activities and summer “officially” begins! Unfortunately, this school year is winding down differently than it has…
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Our Small Kitchen Update
When my husband and I bought our first home, there were numerous renovations and updates that I wanted to do to the house. More than I could afford, to be honest. After picking my Uncle’s brain (he’s a carpenter) on what updates he thought we should do, he gave me some of the best advice.…