Hi everyone! It’s time again to shower our sponsors with gratitude for helping us to keep things going here at Out and About Mom. And we have some pretty amazing sponsors with wonderful things to offer to CT families. Lucky us and lucky you 🙂 This month, we’re pleased to continue featuring The Independent Day School […]
Archives for June 2014
Free Summer Fun for Kids in Connecticut
With five kids between us, Mandy and I know that finding fun activities for little ones can sometimes put a strain on the ol’ family budget, especially during school vacations. But we believe that summer break doesn’t need to break the bank, so we’ve put together a list of FREE activities for kids in and around Connecticut. And […]
Hole-in-the-Wall Beach at McCook Point Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2014. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please visit their website or call 860-739-5828 for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something in this […]
Imagination Station Playground at Ballard Park
2015 UPDATE: This playground is currently under construction! The former playground was determined to have reached its useful life and a huge fundraising campaign took place to build a brand new play area. Construction is currently in progress and hopefully the new playground will be constructed soon! Visit their site for the most up-to-date information. […]
Summer Bucket List Highlights on NBC Connecticut
Hi everyone! Shawna and I were thrilled to have a chance to return to NBC Connecticut on Monday and share a few highlights from our recent Summer Bucket List post. We don’t have a video to share with you quite yet, but as soon as one is available, we will get it on the site. […]
Strawberry Picking at Dondero Orchards
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. UPDATE 6/6/15: Strawberry picking for the 2015 season started on 6/6/15 at their 529 Woodland Street location! Current hours are daily from 9am-5pm. This year strawberries are $2.25/lb. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates about picking times and crop availability. ————————————————————- It has […]
Connecticut Open House Day 2014
June is an exciting month around these parts. The weather is getting warmer. The days are getting longer. Schools are closing. Pools are opening. And one of our favorite events is coming up this weekend on Saturday, June 14th: Connecticut Open House Day. This popular annual event is celebrating its 10th year with a fabulous […]
{Giveaway} Win Tickets to the Travelers Championship Golf Tournament
This giveaway is now CLOSED. Congratulations to our winner, Amanda B.! Look for an email from me (Mandy) for details on how to obtain your tickets. Tickets are still available for the event. They can be purchased online or by calling 1-866-840-8821. Disclosure: We were provided tickets to the event in exchange for this post. Tickets for […]
Art Start Class at the New Britain Museum of American Art
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2014. 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 the New Britain Museum of American Art’s website for the most up to date information, especially for details like […]
Pick Your Own Fruit Season at Connecticut Farms
Over the next two weeks, one of our favorite summer activities will be kicking off for the season — pick your own (PYO) fruit! Whether you have a baby, a toddler, or older children, this activity is fun for all ages! To make sure our readers are ready to go as soon as picking season […]
