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Many variables come into play when choosing where to relocate a family, but none is more important than the quality of the local school system. A committed, passionate, and well funded school district with a variety of programs and AP courses is crucial to a student's future, and plays a large role in the decision making process of all parents.  To that end,  the Ballston Spa Central School District can compete with any in the world, and can prepare your child for a long and fruitful collegiate and professional career.

The decision to move to a new home can seem like a daunting task. For young children, it can be a difficult time, too. Here are some tips to smooth the way of moving with young children into a happy transition for the whole family.

Ice skating is a great winter activity that can be fun for the entire family. In this cold, there are plenty of places in the local community where you can go for a day of fun on the rink.

Though originally of Italian origin, it is without doubt that pizza is also an American table classic. The beauty of pizza is that you can never really go wrong with it. With all of the ingredient options available, you’ll never have a shortage of topping combinations to try. But finding a new pizza that everyone in the family will like can be risky.

Weekend breakfasts are a special time with your children. No one is hurrying off to school or jobs; it's time to reconnect and relax. One special way to enjoy these stress-less mornings is to engage your kids in the ritual of cooking a tasty, hearty breakfast together.

One of the very first things you should do as a prospective homeowner is to take a moment to review your finances. This includes doing a credit score check and calculating what you can afford for a mortgage payment.

Let’s get past a meatloaf in the shape of a football, hot wings, and nachos and get to a more memorable level for this year’s party.

Simply put, the move to your new home can be a snap with a bit of planning. Start by sitting down with everyone involved in the move and make a few basic choices, depending upon your budget. Will you hire a mover or try to do it yourself? Will you pack your belongings, or let the mover handle it? Will you handle the unpacking? What is your timeline? What do you want to move and what do you want to leave behind?

As you imagine your home's interior, it's important to keep in mind the psychological power of color, and the different effects that colors can have on our subconscious psyches.  Scientific studies have shown that different colors are associated with certain moods and emotions. For instance, blue is considered calming and trustworthy, while red can cause considerable agitation. By reviewing the major colors and their affective qualities, you'll be able to choose the colors that most accurately reflect your and your family's style and aesthetic.

When it's chilly outside, there's nothing like coming home to a steaming bowl of beef barley soup. Here's a recipe that satisfies and is nutritious, too. It combines the depth of beef with the complexity of vegetables and spices in its flavors. Hope you enjoy this one!