We can hardly believe that 2012 is drawing to a close. This year, we have had so much fun exploring dozens of new places with our little ones, and we hope we have been able to offer some inspiration for fun, family-friendly outings to all our readers. If you’re new to our site, make sure […]
Archives for 2012
Wordless Wednesday: Cookie Time!
Boo is already a seasoned baker. He’s a mighty measurer of ingredients when we make pancakes, a super stir-er when we make muffins, and an enthusiastic observer when we make chocolate chip cookies (as in, he loooves to watch the KitchenAid mixer whir around). So today I thought we’d up the ante with some good ol’ […]
Bright Nights
This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out of date. Please visit their site for the latest event details. ——————————————————– Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. One of my favorite holiday activities is driving through a holiday light display. You get all snuggled up in your warm car, […]
Festival of Silver Lights
This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out-of-date. Please visit the city of Meriden’s Facebook page for the latest event information. ———————————————————— There’s no shortage of outdoor holiday light displays in and around our state. Last year, we scoped out Holiday Light Fantasia at Goodwin Park in Hartford, CT. This year, I […]
Wordless Wednesday: Airports and Toddlers
My sister and my sweet niece came to visit us last week. They have flown before, but this was the first time since my niece turned one and has become a bit more mobile. Their trip took them through the Philadelphia Airport and my sister mentioned to me that the airport had a great play […]
Bees, Fleas, and Trees: Our Hunt for a Christmas Tree
This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details! For the 2016 holiday season, Christmas trees will be available starting November 25, 2016. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. So what do Christmas trees, Manolo Blahniks, and the […]
Giveaway: Let’s Play Expo
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Sherin, winner of the family four pack to the Let’s Play Expo. Are you looking for an indoor event where your kids can burn off a little energy? If so, the Let’s Play Expo may be just for you. This family event produced by gomom.me will be held this Saturday, […]
MySuperFoods Granola Bites
Between the shopping, the decorating, and the celebrating, this is one busy season. It seems like we are on the go all the time. That’s why I’m so happy to have discovered the ultimate “fast food” for busy families: MySuperSnack Granola Bites from MySuperFoods. These soft granola treats come in three kid-friendly flavors and are […]
A Winterfest Wonderland at Bushnell Park
This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details. ————————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. There are so many fun, family-friendly outings listed on our 2012 Holiday Activities Page, including one of my favorite holiday outings […]
Wordless Wednesday: A Carousel Ride
We passed a big milestone a few weekends ago…a carousel ride with no tears! (Well, none for Boo; mommy might have shed a few watching her big boy ride the carousel 🙂 ) We started with the bench seat, then graduated to the stationary horse, then the moving horse. And we even got a little […]
