Now that we’re well into the new year, we’re trying to get back into the swing of things here at Out and About Mom. That means a return of the monthly roundup where you can get a snapshot of all the fabulous adventures we’ve had over the past month. It’s a great way to look […]
Nevers Park Walking Trails
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Okay. So you might have seen the title of this post, glanced at the weather report, and then thought: is this girl crazy? Why is she telling me about outdoor walking paths when the temperature is barely making it into double digits? Well, when the weather […]
Wordless Wednesday: A Bright Red Sled
It’s been a snowy winter so far, and Boo is lovin’ it š So I thought I’d post a few pictures of his latest adventures in snow pants. Boo’s Nana and Papa got him this cherry red sled when he was only a few months old. He loved it then… And he REALLY loves it […]
Feathers, Scales, and Things with Tails at the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I always find January to be such a dreary time of year. All the sparkly holiday decorations are packed away making mantels and landscapes alike look heartbreakingly bare. There’s often a coat of crusty snow–or more likely ice–covering the ground, sometimes making it difficult to do […]
Giveaway: Family Four Pack of Tickets to Disney On Ice at the XL Center
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Stephanie S., winner of the family four pack of tickets to Disney On Ice at the Hartford XL Center. A Disney encounter of any kind is always magical, but there is something extra special about it when your favorite characters don skates and speed around on a swath […]
2012 Roundup and Holiday Break Ideas
We can hardly believe that 2012 is drawing to a close. This year, we have had so much fun exploring dozens of new places with our little ones, and we hope we have been able to offer some inspiration for fun, family-friendly outings to all our readers. If you’re new to our site, make sure […]
Wordless Wednesday: Cookie Time!
Boo is already a seasoned baker. He’s a mighty measurer of ingredients when we make pancakes, a super stir-er when we make muffins, andĀ an enthusiastic observer when we make chocolate chip cookies (as in, he loooves to watch the KitchenAid mixer whir around). So today I thought we’d up the ante with some good ol’ […]
Festival of Silver Lights
This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out-of-date. Please visit the city of Meriden’s Facebook page for the latest event information.Ā ———————————————————— There’s no shortage of outdoor holiday light displays in and around our state. Last year, we scoped out Holiday Light FantasiaĀ at Goodwin Park in Hartford, CT. This year, I […]
MySuperFoods Granola Bites
Between the shopping, the decorating, and the celebrating, this is one busy season. It seems like we are on the go all the time. That’s why I’m so happy to have discovered the ultimate “fast food” for busy families: MySuperSnack Granola Bites from MySuperFoods. These soft granola treats come in three kid-friendly flavors and are […]
A Winterfest Wonderland at Bushnell Park
This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details. ————————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. There are so many fun, family-friendly outings listed on our 2012 Holiday Activities Page, including one of my favorite holiday outings […]
