This post was written in 2013, so some information included below may be out-of-date. Be sure to check the event’s website for the latest information. For the 2016 holiday season, Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 25th. ———————————————————- Check out a few pics from our 2014 visit to […]
Get Ready for the New Year with This Month’s Sponsors
The turkey has been gobbled and the trimming (as in trees) has begun! Before you know it, we’ll be ringing in the new year, and our wonderful sponsors can help make it your best year yet. Have a wee one on the verge of preschool or looking to make a change for an older child? […]
Wordless Wednesday: Happy Thanksgiving 2013
We are sooooo thankful for all of our wonderful readers 🙂 And we hope you have a fantastic Turkey Day filled with family, friends and, of course, FOOD. Enjoy! Meet Our Sponsors! The Independent Day School – Located on a rural campus in Middlefield, CT is a private pre-school, elementary and middle school, serving families from […]
November 2013 Roundup
Okay. What happened?! Two seconds ago I was putting on Boo’s Halloween costume, and now it’s the end of November already? Wait, what’s that they say about time flying? Maybe Mandy and I are just having too much fun 🙂 Let’s take a look at all the neat places we visited this month. 1. Check […]
Wild (and Wonderful) Things at the New Britain Museum of American Art
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2013, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours and pricing. If you see something in this post that needs to […]
Wordless Wednesday: Veterans Memorial Park Playground in Hebron
It was so chilly this morning! Brrrr. Made me realize that I better show you all these pics of a new-to-me playground in Hebron, CT before it gets too cold for anyone to play outside! Several weeks ago, hubby and I were desperate to get the boys out of the house for a couple hours, […]
Rocky Hill Library
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Libraries really are a frugal mom’s (and dad’s!) best friends. You can check out a childhood worth of bedtime stories. You can find classes and storytimes for both babies and big kids. You can visit play areas stocked with toys, books, and computers. All for the […]
Wordless Wednesday: Halloween with the OAAM Crew
Halloween is really the one holiday that is all about the kids (and the grown-ups–like me–who like to occasionally act like kids 🙂 ). And Mandy and I couldn’t wait to get all our little munchkins dressed up this past weekend for the pre-Halloween festivities in West Hartford and Glastonbury. Mandy took her crew to […]
Rainbow Playground in Southington
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Pop quiz. What’s the only thing better than finding an amazing Boundless Playground with tons of fun for kids of all ages and abilities? Finding one that’s completely fenced-in, of course! So today I’m going to give you a little tour of a new-to-me place to […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘Tis the Season for Day Trips
Today we’re continuing our Throwback Thursday series with a look back at a few of our best adventures. As the leaf-peeping season winds down, we thought we’d suggest a few of our favorite day trips that let you enjoy the beautiful views along the way as much as the great destinations. Getting there really is […]
