So maybe you’re not quite ready to drop your little one off for preschool, but you’re also looking for something with a little more structure than a playgroup. Well, I have the solution to your dilemma: check out the Stay & Play class at the Glastonbury Y! This class is open to anyone, from any […]
Archives for 2012
Wordless Wednesday: Snow Day!
Boo had a ball frolicking in the flakes this morning 🙂 Want to keep up with all our Out and About Mom adventures? Check back every Tuesday and Thursday as we dish up more Momsense for getting out and about with your little ones. Don’t have time to check back in? Let us send you an automatic notification of […]
Beardsley Zoo
Over the last two months both Shawna and I have posted about zoos located in neighboring states, the Central Park Zoo in New York and the Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island. But, did you know we have a zoo right here in Connecticut? This year the zoo is celebrating its 90th birthday!
A Modern Gem: The Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2012. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. We encourage you to check out their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something […]
October Roundup
Another month has come and gone. That means it’s time for the OAAM Monthly Roundup! Soon Christmas music will start, turkeys will be in the oven, and holiday shopping will commence. But, before we get wrapped up in the holidays right around the corner, let’s take a moment to reflect on all of the places we visited in […]
Wordless Wednesday: Halloween
I wanted to entitle this post, “Happy Halloween”, but I know that this day is going to be very challenging for many people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Unfortunately, it may not be the happiest of holidays as over 600,000 people in our state are without power and many are dealing with property damage from wind, trees and water. Shawna […]
Fall Fun at Connecticut Farms and Orchards
We are so lucky to live in a state with an abundance of farms and orchards. Throughout the year, these family friendly destinations provide us with fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy products and more. Then, in the fall, many of them open up their properties to celebrate the season with hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more.
Fun and Fitness at the Colchester RecPlex
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It seems like it is raining all the time this fall, doesn’t it? So when the sun comes out, I am ready to find an outdoor activity ASAP. Well, a few weeks ago, a friend told me about a popular playground in Colchester, CT that is […]
Wordless Wednesday: Halloween Stroll
UPDATE September 2015: The 2015 Moms & More Halloween Stroll will take place on Saturday, October 24th. This post is about the 2011 event, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may contain outdated information. Please be sure to check out the Moms & More Halloween Stroll event […]
Foster Family Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post is from 2012. While it will give you a great overview of the event, please be sure to consult their website to double check details such as hours & pricing. ________________________________________________________________________ Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Have you gotten your fill of fall farm fun? I hope not, because I have […]
