Please note that some of the businesses in this list are or have been Out and About Mom sponsors. No additional compensation was received for this post. While Connecticut did just experience a massive snow storm, that doesn’t change the fact that spring officially arrives on Monday, March 20th and Easter will be here before we […]
Archives for 2017
Making Maple Syrup at Lamothe’s Sugar House
Please note: this post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most current information. 2017 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. A couple of weeks […]
GIVEAWAY: Family Four-Pack of Tickets to Day Out With Thomas 2017
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Amanda G., winner of the family four-pack of tickets to Day Out With Thomas 2017! Didn’t win but still want to go? Keep reading for all the details about this beloved event including how to buy tickets. Thanks to the Essex Steam Train for sponsoring this post! All opinions expressed […]
Bounce! Trampoline Sports
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Hello OAAM readers! Today my friend, Tiffany Wentworth, is back and ready to share another fun new adventure with you. Tiffany, her husband, and their two adorable boys (on the site we are calling them Ace and Rex), live in Bloomfield, Connecticut. In her spare time […]
OAAM’s Best Money-Saving Tips PLUS a $100 Gift Card Giveaway–Brought To You By Cumberland Farms SmartPay
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Kristin S. on winning the $100 gift card to Cumberland Farms! But really, everyone’s a winner today because this post contains some of our best tips for saving a bundle on family outings. Including: Where to find FREE kids’ classes and events! A list of FREE admission times to area museums! How […]
Out and About Mom’s Favorite Science Adventures
Over the past 5+ years, we have been to so many fascinating places in and around our state. And every so often, we notice a theme emerge from those hundreds of outings. Well lately, I’ve been thinking about all of the science adventures we’ve enjoyed. Turns out, science is super exciting! In fact, we enjoyed these […]
Tinkerlab at the Welles-Turner Memorial Library in Glastonbury
Please note: This post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about program dates and times. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I first wrote about my local library, the […]
Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids in CT (2017)
There may have been disagreement today about the groundhogs’ predictions, but we can all agree that whether we find ourselves with an early spring or a lingering winter, we can always look forward to Valentine’s Day! So this year we’ve tapped all our resources to put together this handy Valentine’s Day Guide for 2017 filled with […]
Learn and Play at Questers’ Way
Thank you to Questers’ Way for providing my family with complimentary admission to Pebble Park for the purpose of writing this post. All opinions are 100% my own. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I actually got my first glimpse of Questers’ Way back in the summer of 2016 when my family […]
Out and About Mom’s Ultimate Guide to Indoor Play in Connecticut
This post was originally published in 2017. Please be sure to check the websites of these destinations for any changes in hours, pricing and program offerings. Please note: This post may contain information about businesses that are or have been Out and About Mom sponsors. No additional compensation was received for this post. Out and […]
