So today is the last day of May. We just celebrated Memorial Day and that means summer has officially begun! Pretty soon the kids will be done with school for a few months and we can enjoy a time of less schedules and more fun. To help kick off the wonderful summer months, let me tell […]
Archives for May 2012
Wordless Wednesday: Memorial Day Weekend
Two of my sisters came to Connecticut this past weekend for a pre-baby/Memorial Day visit. It was so nice to have them here and they helped me with several outings that I can post about in the coming weeks. On Saturday, we grabbed some lobster rolls on the Connecticut coast. Now I’m not going to tell […]
Family-Friendly Trails at Dinosaur State Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, […]
OAAM Parks and Playgrounds Preview
You’ve probably noticed that we love our parks and playgrounds here at Out and About Mom. Here are a few reasons why: 1. They get us and the kiddos out of the house. 2. They are great places to meet up for playdates. 3. They are fun and interesting for both our kids and for […]
Playground at Ross Field is a Preschooler’s Paradise
Last week Mandy shared her “secret playground” in West Hartford, and this week I’m going to clue you in to my “secret playground” east of the river here in Glastonbury. I guess it’s not so much of a secret playground as it is a hidden playground. It’s one of those places where if someone hasn’t […]
Wordless Wednesday: Pool Prep
Boo is taking his very first swimming lessons next month. This will also be the first time he’s ever been in water of any depth, unless you count his bathtub. To get him ready, we’re starting slow. Last weekend, we let him play with a water table (success!). Next weekend, maybe we’ll break out the […]
A Little Shopping and Lunch in Clinton
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and although it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Be sure to check their websites (Clinton Premium Outlets; Lobster Landing) for the latest destination details. 2012 Post My husband never asks to go shopping. He HATES shopping. I […]
Giveaway: YZ All Natural Hydravescent Crystals
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Sarah who was the winner. ——————————————————————————————————————– Today Shawna and I are dipping our toes into the world of GIVEAWAYS. Yes, that means a world of FREE stuff for you, our readers. Today’s giveaway is from a local Connecticut company out of Centerbrook. It is called YZ (pronounced Wise) – […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: The Cheesecake Factory Sunday Brunch
Pre-parenthood, there were few indulgences that hubby and I enjoyed more than a good weekend brunch. The visions of hot coffee and cold cream; fluffy french toast with sticky sweet syrup; crispy, salty bacon; and crunchy hashbrown potatoes were just about the only things that could entice us to not sleep away the whole morning […]
Wordless Wednesday: My Boy
We had another fun afternoon at Elizabeth Park this past weekend. The tulips are done and the roses are not yet in bloom, but this park is still a wonderful place to be. While we were hanging out, I snapped a few pictures of my baby boy. I’m definitely realizing that he is no longer […]
