We passed a big milestone a few weekends ago…a carousel ride with no tears! (Well, none for Boo; mommy might have shed a few watching her big boy ride the carousel 🙂 ) We started with the bench seat, then graduated to the stationary horse, then the moving horse. And we even got a little […]
A Holly Jolly Trolley
This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, some information may be out of date. Please visit their site for the latest information and event details. And don’t forget to check out our updated 2018 post for more details about a visit to the Connecticut Trolley […]
The Home Depot Fire Safety Event and Giveaway
There’s a scene in the classic and perennially hilarious movie A Christmas Story that can always elicit a nostalgic chuckle from my mother-in-law. No, it’s not the part where the mom turns little brother Randy into the abominable snowsuit, although, that usually gets a giggle out of everyone. It’s the part where the infamous “leg lamp” gets […]
Wordless Wednesday: Happy Thanksgiving 2012
You may have noticed that we are not running our normal posting schedule this week, but we couldn’t resist throwing in a few cute pics of the kiddos in honor of the upcoming holiday. Boo endured his first marathon Thanksgiving grocery shopping (only one major tantrum!), and got a lot of chuckles from his silly […]
A Whole Lotta Fun at Whole Foods
PLEASE NOTE: Update 2023–Post COVID-19 Pandemic this Whole Foods no longer offers the large indoor seating area/food court or children’s play area. It does still have limited indoor seating at the front of the store (beyond the checkouts) and outdoor tables. It also still offers all the yummy food choices including fresh, hot pizza (hello, […]
Stay & Play Class at the Glastonbury YMCA
So maybe you’re not quite ready to drop your little one off for preschool, but you’re also looking for something with a little more structure than a playgroup. Well, I have the solution to your dilemma: check out the Stay & Play class at the Glastonbury Y! This class is open to anyone, from any […]
Wordless Wednesday: Snow Day!
Boo had a ball frolicking in the flakes this morning 🙂 Want to keep up with all our Out and About Mom adventures? Check back every Tuesday and Thursday as we dish up more Momsense for getting out and about with your little ones. Don’t have time to check back in? Let us send you an automatic notification of […]
Fun and Fitness at the Colchester RecPlex
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It seems like it is raining all the time this fall, doesn’t it? So when the sun comes out, I am ready to find an outdoor activity ASAP. Well, a few weeks ago, a friend told me about a popular playground in Colchester, CT that is […]
Wordless Wednesday: Halloween Stroll
UPDATE September 2015: The 2015 Moms & More Halloween Stroll will take place on Saturday, October 24th. This post is about the 2011 event, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may contain outdated information. Please be sure to check out the Moms & More Halloween Stroll event […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Noodles & Company in West Hartford GIVEAWAY
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Anna, winner of the FREE noodle bowls. Keep reading for the scoop on this new, family-friendly West Hartford eatery. We love being the first to tell you about fun BRAND NEW places to go with your kids, but we REALLY love being able to send you there for […]
