Author: Kylie Fahnestock
Kylie Fahnestock
Kylie Fahnestock is a content marketer and editor with over a decade of experience helping brands and organizations connect authentically with their audiences. As Editor of Family Times, she brings her passion for storytelling and community engagement to Central New York families—curating articles, resources, and a weekly newsletter that celebrate family life across the region. When she’s not wordsmithing at her computer, Kylie enjoys taking road trips with her husband and their son, unwinding with a good book, and being endlessly entertained by their clowder of cats—Callie, Olive, and Purrcy.
Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through one of these links. We only recommend products and deals we truly believe will help families save this back-to-school season!One of the sure signs that summer is winding down? Receiving your child’s school supply list. Maybe you’re looking forward to getting the kids back into a routine and putting more structure into their (and let’s face it, your) days. But as exciting as it can be, back-to-school season comes with added expenses. Between backpacks,…
Score the best gifts for your kids and toddlers at the lowest prices with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for 2025. Welcome to the Family Times CNY ultimate guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for toddlers and children! After Thanksgiving, the attention of parents and caregivers around the nation turn to Christmas and Hannukah, as the Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) and the Monday after Thanksgiving (Cyber Monday) have become the unofficial kickoff to the holiday gift shopping season. For local holiday shopping in CNY, be sure to check out our 2025 CNY Holiday Gift Guide, but…