UPDATE 4/4/17: Imagine Nation has undergone a major redesign and renovation since our first visit back in 2012. Check out our NEW POST about this museum for the latest details. And of course, be sure to visit their website for the most up to date information, especially about things like hours and admission. 2012 POST: Cut […]
Archives for 2012
Exercising For Two: Fitness Tips From Baby Boot Camp
Today, we are so excited to have Brenda Holian, the owner of the brand new (today is the Grand Opening!) Baby Boot Camp location in West Hartford/Farmington Valley here to tell us everything we always wanted to know about pre- and post- natal exercise. A resident of West Hartford since March 2012 when she moved […]
OAAM The First Year: Our Blog-A-Versary Slideshow
So today’s the day. Exactly one year ago Mandy published our very first post at Out and About Mom. Since then, it’s been a crazy, wonderful, exciting year for us. We’ve had an amazing time scouting more than 90 outings in and around Connecticut (see our Top 10 List here). But the truly amazing part […]
Wordless Wednesday: Then & Now
Tomorrow, our little digital bundle of joy turns one-year-old! Of course, we wouldn’t be where we are today without our actual children. So here is a fun pair of back-to-back pics of the OAAM kiddos to help celebrate our blog-a-versary. The one on top was taken way back in September of 2011 on our first […]
OAAM’s Top 10 Outings
In case you’ve missed any of my shameless, self-promoting announcements lately, Mandy and I are celebrating a HUGE milestone this week. On Thursday, our little blog project turns one-year-old. We thought about singing “Happy Birthday,” but decided it might be preferable (not to mention more useful) to give you a “Top 10” list chosen from […]
Hop on Over to Jumpin Jonnies in Vernon
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. 2012 POST Cut to the chase. Take me to the […]
Wordless Wednesday: A Big Birthday Week!
So it’s a BIG week for us here at OAAM. We have not one but TWO special birthdays! Yesterday, Mandy and her family welcomed New Baby Girl (blog nickname TBD–we have to know her for a little while to give her a good nickname!). Here are the very first pics of our newest OAAM team […]
Mystic River Park Playground
Skip to the Momsense for this post. It has become a family tradition for us that every summer we make at least one trip to Mystic, Connecticut. I love the cute downtown area, the beautiful water views and the delicious food and ice cream we indulge in while visiting. This summer, though, was the first time […]
OAAM Photo Shoot with Kathryn Deane Photography
We take a lot of pictures for this site, but neither Mandy nor I fancy ourselves photographers (I’m pretty sure no respectable photographer ever included a porta-potty shot in their portfolio). Since we’re coming up on our one year anniversary of the blog (we can’t believe it!), we thought it might be time to give […]
July Roundup
It’s been another busy month! Swimming, picking, picnicking, and just generally enjoying the outdoors–all the highlights of summer. If you’re new to our site, this is a great time to get caught up on a whole month’s worth of OAAM adventures. And best of all, there is still plenty of summer left for you to […]