We love Halloween here at Out and About Mom. I mean, costumes, parties, candy…what’s not to love?! And every year, we look forward to getting the kiddos gussied up and heading out for some spooky new adventures. This year, we wanted to put a bit of a different spin on our annual Halloween Happenings list. […]
What We’re Loving Now (September 2015)
So I know this is technically our “September” sponsor post, but can I just pause a moment to say, wait a minute, how did it get to be October already??? Seems like just yesterday I was putting Boo on the school bus for the first time. Has it really been over a month? Indeed it […]
5 Reasons to Fall for Fair Weather Acres Fall Festival
Hi everyone! I hope you all enjoyed getting a look at our Fall Bucket List last week. Mandy and I always have so much fun putting those lists together! It also makes us realize how many wonderful places we have been to over the years, and that makes us want to pull out some of […]
What We’re Loving Now (August 2015)
Can you believe the summer is coming to an end?! I feel like it was just yesterday we were saying goodbye to our preschool teachers and looking forward to lots of fun summer camps and outings! Despite this latest heat wave, fall is certainly upon us. Four of our five kiddos have gone off to school […]
How to Create a Banner Ad with PicMonkey in a Few Easy Steps
Hi everyone! Did you know that Out and About Mom is 100% dependent on the support of our sponsors? It’s true! We could not maintain our site or continue to keep “scounting your outing” without the generous financial support of our sponsors. And whether you purchase one single ad or many months of ads, you are helping us […]
Toppings and Trains on the Connecticut Pizza Trail
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 each restaurant’s website (Luna Pizza Glastonbury; Pizza Works) for the most current information, especially about things like hours, menu selections and pricing. 2015 […]
RiverQuest Kids Cruise
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015. For more up-to-date information about the current Kids Cruise offerings, please check here. You are always welcome to bring children on their regular cruises as well, and the daytime cruises would be a good substitute option if there are no scheduled Kids Cruise dates. This post should still […]
What We’re Loving Now (July 2015)
Wow. The summer is just flying by, isn’t it?! We’ve been loving longer days, impromptu adventures, ice cream binges, soaking up sunshine, and all kinds of outdoor activities that make even us parents feel like kids. When Mother Nature turned up the heat, we responded with our popular “Places to Cool off in Connecticut” post. And […]
Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series at UConn’s Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
UPDATE 5/24/16: The Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series will be presented on six Saturdays, July 2nd through August 6th for the 2016 season. Each show will be performed twice, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $6 for children, $8 for adults. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. See here for details about this season’s […]
Spaulding Pond Beach at Mohegan Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website or call (860) 823-3798 for the most current information. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, please feel […]
