We are finally enjoying some beautiful spring days here in Connecticut and I love that summer is right around the corner. As the days get warmer, I like trying to find new ways to keep my family outside and soaking up a little vitamin D. My latest project was getting us all set up with […]
Archives for 2014
GIVEAWAY: Family Four-Pack of Tickets to HarttWorks
This giveaway is now CLOSED. Congratulations to our winner, Jennifer F.! Tickets are still available for the event which runs May 23-24, 2014. They can be purchased online or by calling or visiting the University of Hartford Box Office at Lincoln Theater, 860.768.4228 or 1.800.274.8587, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Disclosure: Tickets for this giveaway and compensation […]
April 2014 Roundup
It was another great month of adventures here at Out and About Mom! As always, we’ve put together a handy little roundup so you can check out any posts you may have missed. Saturday Morning Storytime Looking for something to do on a Saturday morning? Then check out the drop-in storytime called Family Stories held at […]
Essex Steam Train’s Day Out with Thomas: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014
Thanks to the Essex Steam Train for providing our families with tickets to this event. All opinions are 100% my own. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Last year, Mandy and I were lucky enough to be invited to attend the 2013 Day Out with Thomas event at the Essex Steam Train […]
New Beginnings With This Month’s Sponsors
Spring is a time of renewal. The flowers are blooming, the birds are nesting, and nature is making a fresh start. So maybe it’s a good time for a new beginning of your own. Hoping to expand your family this year or looking to focus on your own health and wellness? This month we welcome […]
Giveaway: A Family Four-Pack to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
This giveaway is now CLOSED. Congratulations to our winner, Michelle! Tickets are still available for the event which runs May 6-11, 2014. They can be purchased online or by contacting The Bushnell box office at (860) 987-5900. Disclosure: Tickets for this giveaway and compensation for this post were provided by The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts . All opinions expressed here […]
Touch A Truck in Glastonbury
Please note that Glastonbury Touch A Truck is currently an Out and About Mom sponsor. Many thanks to them for supporting our site! All opinions are 100% my own. UPDATE 5/26/16: This year’s Touch A Truck event will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Gideon Welles School, 1029 Neipsic […]
Enfield Public Library’s Vehicle Day
UPDATE: For 2015, Enfield’s Vehicle Day will be Saturday, June 20th. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It amazes me how everyday items can be so much more entertaining to my three-year-olds than any toy I could ever find. These day those “items” seem to be trucks and construction vehicles. Currently there […]
Throwback Thursday: Opening for the Season
For those of you enjoying Spring Break this week, I hope you are having a wonderful time! Me and my crew have ventured out a bit to enjoy some of our favorite destinations including the Connecticut Science Center, Westmoor Park, and Kidcity. With the holidays being celebrated this week, we are taking a little blogging break […]
Exploring Nature at Fisher Meadows
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. The pictures from today’s post are a bit old. They were taken last November, right before the temperatures dropped and the snow began piling up outside our door. I never had a chance to write about this fun adventure because I didn’t think too many of our readers would be […]
