The Weekender: March 27-29

Hope you’re all doing well! The Weekender is a bit different this week with social distancing, but we’re chatting about a few things we can all do while we’re home, and a few ways we can continue to support local businesses while we’re at it. We’d love to know how you’re keeping busy at home, too!

Read: We reached out on Instagram this week to crowdsource your favorite books, and you all came through in a big way. We shared a round-up of your favorites here, and would love to have your recommendations too - lots of page turning in our future!

Grab Take-Out or Delivery: We’re missing date night downtown for sure, but we’re so glad we can still support our favorites by grabbing dinner (and drinks!) to go. Check out our list of small business updates here for some of the latest on what local restaurants are offering, and make a night of it at home or get a little change of scenery with a (socially distanced!) tailgate picnic. And remember, gift cards are a great way to lend a hand.

Virtual Happy Hour: We’re missing spending time with family and friends, so we’ve been scheduling regular happy hours and chats via FaceTime and Zoom (and we’ve heard about the Houseparty app, too). Love the idea of doing virtual game nights - that’s next on our list!

Take Care of Yourself: To counteract the excessive baking and eating going on with this whole social distancing thing, we’re getting out for walks with the dogs more than usual and doing our best to get back into a fitness routine. We’ve loved seeing local businesses offering classes online (like Glens Falls Family YMCA , Yoga Kayla, Underwood Park CrossFit, and The Gym 518, to name a few!). Don’t forget mental health too - the anxiety of the news and social distancing can be tough. Take breaks from the news, get fresh air, call friends and family, meditate (try the Headspace app!), and don’t forget that (as Tom’s Gram used to say) - this too shall pass.

Take care and stay well, neighbors…
Tom + Bri

P.S. Glens Falls Hospital is looking for local businesses and individuals who might be able to donate supplies including N95 masks and other face masks and shields - grab the info here! Special thanks and gratitude to medical professionals and first-responders everywhere. Thank you!!

The Weekender: March 13 - 15

Hope you’ve had a great week! It’s been a bit of a crazy one, what with the random earthquake and of course, the spread of COVID-19. We're planning to hunker down with the pups as much as possible this weekend as more and more events get canceled and large gatherings continue to be discouraged. We're grateful for all those professionals who are in the midst of caring for and educating those who need it most. Compassion, awareness, and expertise is what we all need right now (and apparently, toilet paper?!). If you’re staying close to home too, here are a few ideas…

DATE NIGHT: If you’re not up for going out, lots of our favorites offer take out! And many local spots offer delivery through Door Dash, Grub Hub, etc. Another way to continue to support your favorite restaurant? Grab a gift card for a friend or family member - a nice way to keep the dollars moving for your favorites…and treat a loved one!

GAME NIGHT: It's been quite a while since I beat Tom at Yahtzee. Game on! And P.S. - what are some of your favorite games? We need to stock up!

A GOOD BOOK: A bit too much Netflix lately (we just binged the entire first five seasons of Schitt’s Creek!), so it’s time to catch up on a good read... I’m diving into Where the Crawdads Sing and Tom is finally going to get to that pile of This Old House and Hemmings Motor News Magazines he's been neglecting. 

PROJECTS: Tom's getting around to touching up some crown molding that's been waiting for paint and apparently I’ve been charged with cornering the dogs for their spring grooming... which is always an entertaining undertaking. What projects are you up to?

We hope you all have an amazing weekend and in case you're curious about the latest on COVID-19, here's a few trusted resources we turn to for answers: Glens Falls Hospital, Hudson Headwaters Health Network, NYS Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Prevention. 

Bri + Tom

The Weekender: March 6 - 8

Happy weekend! We’re coming at you live from our back porch this week and chatting about some great picks for the weekend, including an amazing local fundraiser, three fantastic opportunities to sample some great beer, and of course, an antique sale. Catch it all below (along with an epic sun flare - oops!)…

Glens Falls BrewFest

South High Marathon Dance

Taps and Apps

Barrel Fest

Antique Sale / Slickfin Brewery

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: February 28 - March 1

Happy weekend! It’s been a quiet one around here as I’ve been under the weather and Tom has been busy disinfecting everything I’ve touched ;) That being said, we’ll probably be keeping a low profile this weekend, but here are a few things you might be interested in!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: February 21-23

It’s Thursday! Hope you’ve had a great week - especially if you and the kids had this week off! We’re chatting through what’s on our radar for the weekend ahead in another video edition of The Weekender - watch it below!

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Adirondack Thunder Hockey

Common Roots - Beach Party

Downhill Derby in Chestertown

HR Tyrer Galleries Auction

Adirondack Pond Hockey

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: February 14 - 16

Happy weekend! Doing things a bit differently this week and popping in on video with our picks - tune in below! Hope you enjoy… Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Mean Max

Barn Sale

Fire on the Mountain - West Mountain

Tribute to a Hero - Wood Theater

DMB Tribute - Downtown Social

Have a great weekend!
Tom + Bri

The Weekender: February 7-9

Winter is back, and there are plenty of perfect ways to celebrate the snow (or avoid it) this weekend - and we plan to do a bit of both ;) Let’s get to it!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

P.S. Tom is participating in the 22-a-day Push-up Challenge; an initiative to help promote awareness for veteran suicide prevention along with honoring our brave military service members and cherished veterans.Click here for more infomation!

The Weekender: January 31 - February 2

Hope you had a great week! It feels like we’re in that winter sweet spot - the post-holiday lull has passed and all of the fun wintry activities (and ice bars!) are in full swing. Excited to take full advantage this weekend (and then crash on the couch for the Super Bowl). Here’s what’s on our radar: 

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: January 24-26

Happy weekend! We’re still not sure if it’s going to rain or snow but we’re hoping for the latter with all of the fun winter events planned (hello ice bar season!). Regardless, there’s lots to do this weekend, and here’s what’s on our radar:

Have a great weekend!
Tom + Bri

The Weekender: January 17-19

Happy Friday! Looks like winter is planning on joining us again this weekend in the form of some snow, and we’ve got the snowblower and firewood ready. Here’s what we’re hoping to get to in between snowflakes:

Have a great weekend!
Tom + Bri

The Weekender: January 10-12

Happy (almost) Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We’ve been saying we’re going to take down our Christmas tree for roughly 10 days, so we’re going to see if we can finally make that happen this weekend, along with getting started on a few other projects around the house. Here’s what else looks good:

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: January 3-5

Happy New Year! Feels like it’s been a bit of a perpetual weekend the last two weeks with the holidays, but another one is upon us! Here’s what sounds good to us:

Have a great weekend! Wishing you a very happy and healthy 2020.
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 27-29

Happy weekend, and Merry Christmas! We hope you had the happiest of holidays, and that you’re still enjoying time with family (and lots of leftover Christmas cookies). We’re still holding on to the Christmas spirit over here, so the holiday tunes and movies are going to keep rolling for at least a few more days :) That said, here’s a few things that might lure us away from the Christmas tree:

Have a great weekend, and Happy New Year!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 20-22

We’re counting down the days ‘til Christmas (and simultaneously not quite sure how it snuck up so quickly!). This week on The Weekender, we’re switching things up in the spirit of the season and sharing a little pre-Christmas Bucket List. Amidst the holiday hustle and bustle, we’re hoping you’ve got time to pause, enjoy the simple things, and connect with friends and family. Here are a few ideas:

Cruise for Christmas Lights: Grab a cup of hot chocolate, put on the Christmas tunes, and take a ride to see our little city neighborhoods decorated for Christmas - the annual display on Clayton Avenue by the High School is always a great place to start!

Bake Cookies (and surprise your neighbors with a plate!): If it’s Christmas, you can guarantee Bri will be baking too many cookies. You too? Share some with a neighbor or someone unexpected! There’s no time like the holidays for a little unexpected act of kindness - and in the form of cookies? Even better!

Shop Small: Calling all last minute shoppers! Instead of placing that online order (will it even arrive in time?!), head downtown or to The Shirt Factory and support your local small business owner. So many great options!  

See Santa: One last chance to let the big guy know your Christmas wishes! He’ll be at the Glens Falls Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. Details here.

Watch a Christmas Movie: Bri loves a good Hallmark Christmas movie, and we can never pass up Home Alone, but the 1970 version of Scrooge with Albert Finney might just be our favorite. Would love to hear yours!

Honor our Troops: Show your support for soldiers who won’t be home for the holidays at the Christmas Eve Road March on Tuesday at 9am - get all of the details here.

Build a Gingerbread House: Always loved doing this as a kid and we were happy to see that the World Awareness Children’s Museum is hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop on Christmas Eve! Details here.

Send your Christmas Cards: Email and texting are great, but there’s something about sending and receiving a good old fashioned card that still wins us over. There’s still time to mail your cards! Or at least we hope so, since we’re putting ours in the mail in the morning ;)

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 13-15

Happy weekend! How’s the holiday prep going? We’ve got the tree and we’re looking forward to enjoying a cocktail and a few cookies while we decorate it this weekend. By the way, if you don’t have yours yet - we shared a round up of some great local tree farms and stands here! Anyway, shopping is another story and we’re hoping to get that started this weekend too. What are you up to? Here’s a few festive ideas:

Have a great weekend!
Tom + Bri

The Weekender: December 6 - 8

Happy weekend! We’ve been watching the lights being strung and the wreaths and bows being hung downtown over the past week, and with a little snow on top of it all, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here! We’re psyched for a weekend of holiday events, and even more excited to deck our halls and trim our tree this weekend. What are you up to? Here are a few ideas:

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: November 29-December 1

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope yours was filled with the people, pets, and pies that you love the most. What are you up to this weekend? Whether you’re Black Friday shopping, decorating the tree, or extending the Thanksgiving holiday a bit longer like we are, we hope it’s a good one. Here are a couple of things to get the holidays started right:

The Weekender: November 22-24

Hope you’ve had a great week! It’s hard to believe that we’re only a week away from Thanksgiving, but we’re definitely feeling the holiday spirit sneaking up on us. Other than deciding what pies we’ll be baking next week, here’s what caught our eye this weekend…

The Weekender: November 15 - 17

Happy weekend! How was your week? Kinda chilly, eh? This is about the time of year Tom and I start discussing the fact that I need to learn to ski - otherwise I’ll be hibernating by the fire until April. But I digress - here are a few things that might just get us away from the fireplace this weekend:

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

P.S. Looking for a Sunday drive this weekend? Head to Cambridge for amazing donuts, great shopping, and a local craft beer - check out our travel guide here.

…and if you need some date night inspiration, see our First Look at Craft on 9 here!

The Weekender: November 8-10

Happy weekend! We’re holding on to these golden views, but word on the street is that the first snowflakes are set to fly tonight. Can’t say we’re ready, but there’s also no denying the excitement that comes along with those first few flurries of the season - so we’ll go with it :) In addition to cozying up by the fire this weekend, here’s what caught our eye:

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

P.S. Are you following us on Instagram? We’re doing a giveaway with Darling Doughnuts that you won’t want to miss - check it out here!