MaltaMama - Family Fun Things to Do | Malta, NY, Saratoga County

Amazon has Children's Shoes on Sale for up to 70% off!  Shipping is free if you spend $25 or more, which isn't too hard to do.  Select style from brands like Robeez, Umi, Reebok, pediped, Keds and more are on sale for up to 70% off.

I found a nice pair of Umi's (upper right corner on the picture) for my son for under $20, regularly priced at $53! (which is crazy and I would never spend that much.  Happy shopping and happy feet! 

This Saturday, January 16th at the New York State Museum in Albany enjoy Sundaes at the Museum! 
Time:  2pm-3pm
Location: Student Center in the NYS Museum
Cost: $1/museum member,  $2/non-member

The New York State Museum is a great place to take the kids.  Albany is a bit of a drive, but an incentive like ice cream makes it a little sweeter :-) 
 

I was never into the Crocs when they first hit the scene, but two summer's ago while pregnant, I sported a pair of Crocs flip flops just about every day.  The only thing preventing me from buying several pairs of Crocs flip flops was the price.  I know, it's early to think about sandals.  However, crocs.com is having an outlet sale where every outlet item is buy one get one FREE!   You can mix and match kids and adults, so your entire family can have happy feet.

Check out the crocs outlet sale and let me know what you score!

I want to share a few resources I find to be extremely valuable as a mother.  There are four (to my knowledge) Bargain-a-day baby/kid sites that offer serious discounts on one or more items each day.  You may want to add these to your bookmarks or favorites and keep going back!  It may take a few weeks before anything is of interest to you, but I promise something will strike your fancy.  In no particular order:

Green Baby Bargains

MamaBargains

BabySteals & KidSteals

Eco Baby Buys

Each site works in a slighly different way with some offering one deal a day until it is sold out, and others offering deal after deal once one sells out.  If you see something you like, jump on it!  The hot itmes don't last long. 

Happy Shopping everyone!

If you're thinking 'nothing', you're wrong!

I'm going to start with the newly expanded Malta Community Center.  If you haven't already checked out the new facilities, you are missing out.  There is a neat little library with a room for the kids and lots of new titles and DVD's for adults.  Operating hours are a little wacky, so here goes: M-Th 9am-1pm & 4pm-8pm; Friday 2pm-7pm; and Saturday 9am-12pm.  Last time I checked they haven't added a story time or special programs, but I bet in the very near future they will.  Next time you're in there, ask about it!  If enough of us mom's and dad's inquire, they will definitely add something.  

The focul point of the new community center is a gigantic gymnasium!  Again, the schedule is a little confusing so the best bet is to download the Winter 2010 brochure.  

Also in the brochure is information on classes.  My son takes the Toddler music class on Wednesday mornings and loves it.  It's $35 for 5 weeks to give you an average cost.  Non-residents may pay a few dollars more, but it's not much.  So check it out sometime and let me know what you think by either commenting below or emailing info@maltamama.com. 
For those of you who have been before, let others know about your experience by commenting below.