Author: Maddy Zanetti

Though we have focused mainly on the Dark Horses of racing history there are many other Dark Horses that have overcome the odds in their fields. We thought we would highlight a few of the Dark Horses in America’s Political history! The first Dark Horse candidate in America was James Knox Polk who got his…
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Hello, I’m Herc, short for Hercules of course. Maddy is my person and I am her dog. Yes she and I share Smalls, Smitty, and all of the other animals but I am her soul mate. Maddy’s mom is the one who found me first, I was about 4 months old and up for adoption,…
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Hey all, my name is Smalls, many of you have met me over the years. I am one of Maddy’s dogs and I used to be more active on the board of directors at Impressions. Lately I have been relaxing at home with Hercules, I get nervous downtown because I am a big baby. Like…
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Well, I guess it’s my turn to tell my story. My name is Pupa and I am a English Springer Spaniel like my sister Cookie, who you met in her earlier blog. I am more of what they call a “bench” spaniel. This means that I was bred more for showing than for hunting, but I’m…
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Recently everyone has been seeing a lot of me! I am the newest addition to the pack at Maddy’s house and the only one who comes to work every day… they’ve got me working like a dog! My name is Smitty, and I am about a year old. I’m not sure what kind of dog…
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The Cookie Chronicles   Hello everyone! My name is Cookie and I am a Field Bred English Springer Spaniel (that means I have tons of energy and I am supposed to be a hunter). My people are Mare and Dave Barker, owners with Maddy of Impressions. I am also on the Board of Directors (BOD) of…
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We love Saratoga Weddings! Why do we love Weddings in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding areas? Well, for one, we love Saratoga and can’t think of a better place to celebrate such a special and important day, whether you live here or are making Saratoga your wedding destination! The second reason is that we have…
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Saratoga Sweetheart Cookies Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Looking for a yummy treat to eat with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! These Saratoga Sweetheart Cookies are irresistible… just like your Valentine! Makes 5 dozen normal sized or 10 dozen bite sized cookies Less than 1 hour start to finish INGREDIENTS: 2 1/4…
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Chowderfest has been around for 17 years now, many of you come to it every year and enjoy all of the wonderful concoctions Saratoga restaurants come up with. But for Connie Crudo from the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau there is a lot more to think about that which line to stand in on Saturday…
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Adirondack Candles, made locally in Burnt Hills is the only candle line we carry here at Impressions of Saratoga for many reasons. We believe very strongly in doing as much of our business locally as possible, so selling this superior group of candles only makes sense. By keeping our buying local, we help to keep our…
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