Now, call us mom-geeks, but Mandy and I get really, really excited when we come across a great fenced-in playground, especially since we usually have multiple kids in tow. So we’ve put together a list of our TOP 10 FENCED-IN PLAYGROUNDS (in no particular order). Because as parents, we want to encourage our kids to run […]
Glastonbury Farmers’ Market
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It was only last summer that Mandy and I discovered Farmers’ Markets as a wonderful source of family fun. I don’t know why we didn’t think of it sooner–they’re outside in an open space and beautiful sunshine, there are often musicians performing and sometimes there’s even […]
Ice Cream and Animals at the UConn Dairy Bar
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please visit their website for the latest information on this destination. 2014 Post: This is the third summer that we have been blogging, and each year several readers […]
Help Your Little Ones Improve in School and Sports This Summer
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated.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 […]
Sending Out Some Sponsor Love
Mandy and I love having new adventures with our kids and then writing about them for the blog. It’s become such a wonderful part of our lives that we almost can’t imagine what we’d do without it! But the truth is, none of this would be possible without the generous support of our wonderful sponsors. […]
May 2014 Roundup
First of all, I want to send out a great big ol’ WELCOME to all of our new readers. And then I want to send out an even bigger ‘thank you’ to everyone who helped to share our Summer 2014 Bucket List post last week, which has received an amazing total of more than 35,000 […]
NBC Connecticut & OAAM’s Kick Off to Summer
Disclosure: We received a complimentary sample of each product featured in our TV segment. All opinions expressed here and during our TV segment are our own. If you’ve just landed here after watching our TV segment on NBC Connecticut this morning, welcome! We are two Connecticut moms who love to have new adventures with our […]
