Please note the date of publication of this post. All information is current as of the posting date. We strongly encourage you to check the venue’s website and social media pages for the most up-to-date information before planning your visit as unanticipated changes can occur. We love visiting Lyman Orchards and we always find ourselves […]
The Coventry Farmers’ Market
The Coventry Farmers’ Market has been on my “to go” list ever since Mandy first wrote about her family’s adventure there back in 2013! I love Famers’ Markets. I love the local goods and produce. I love the eclectic entertainment. I love the whole community vibe of an event for locals, by locals and in […]
Beach Day Scavenger Hunt {FREE Printable}
Over the years, we have noticed a trend while visiting dozens of family-friendly destinations. Often, places like museums and nature centers, parks and zoos, will offer kid-friendly scavenger hunt activities for visitors to use while they explore. It didn’t take long for us to fully understand and appreciate the genius of this idea. It really […]
Fall Fairs in Connecticut 2024
PLEASE NOTE: All information listed is current as of the date of the publication of this post. We recommend that you double check the website for each event before you visit to see if there have been any changes. Fall is such an exciting season in Connecticut! Practically every weekend from September through October there […]
OAAM’s Back to School Tool Kit
We love summer because it means more time to explore, but there’s also something comforting about settling back in to the routine of a new school year. Whether you have preschoolers or high schoolers, a little back to school prep can go a long way to making this season less stressful and more enjoyable for […]
Playground at Seamster Park in East Hampton
Please note: We are in the process of switching our email newsletter service. If you have recently tried to subscribe to our email list but are not receiving emails, please sign up again here. Thank you! Last weekend, my younger son (age 10) participated in a Little League Baseball tournament in East Hampton. Little did […]
Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown
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2024 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom
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3 Inexpensive Kitchen Tools That Will Revolutionize Dinnertime
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, we earn commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Out and About Mom! As a busy mom of three, I’ve embraced the slow cooker as an essential tool for getting tasty meals on the table when I’ve had […]
OAAM’s Favorite Lunch Box Gear
At Out and About Mom, we love finding ways to make outings with your family more fun and less stressful. Sometimes we do that by showing you were to find the bathroom (we’re kinda famous for taking restroom pictures LOL), and sometimes we do that by letting you know what gear to bring (mud alert–pack […]
