So it’s a BIG week for us here at OAAM. We have not one but TWO special birthdays! Yesterday, Mandy and her family welcomed New Baby Girl (blog nickname TBD–we have to know her for a little while to give her a good nickname!). Here are the very first pics of our newest OAAM team […]
OAAM Photo Shoot with Kathryn Deane Photography
We take a lot of pictures for this site, but neither Mandy nor I fancy ourselves photographers (I’m pretty sure no respectable photographer ever included a porta-potty shot in their portfolio). Since we’re coming up on our one year anniversary of the blog (we can’t believe it!), we thought it might be time to give […]
July Roundup
It’s been another busy month! Swimming, picking, picnicking, and just generally enjoying the outdoors–all the highlights of summer. If you’re new to our site, this is a great time to get caught up on a whole month’s worth of OAAM adventures. And best of all, there is still plenty of summer left for you to […]
Pick Your Own at Belltown Hill Orchards
I grew up a city kid. So, for the most part, my pick-your-own adventures were limited to the two small-ish golden delicious apple trees we had growing in our postage stamp of a backyard and, occasionally, the neighbor’s pear tree, which would sometimes bear fruit on the branches that drooped over the fence and onto […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Indulge at Dakota’s Sunday Brunch
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. UPDATE 2/23/13: Current prices for the Sunday Brunch buffet are $20.95/adult; $8.95/kids ages 3-10; kids under 3 eat FREE. I’m a big believer in the ‘everything in moderation’ philosophy. However, every once in a while we all need to subscribe to the Mae West school of […]
Wordless Wednesday: Robb’s Farm
We finally made it to Robb’s Farm for some ice cream a few weeks ago. Definitely one of my favorite summer activities. Amazing ice cream (I sampled the “Goat Tracks” flavor) and friendly animals to visit. Also, check out our post on last year’s Fall Festival at Robb’s Farm. We’re looking forward to it already! COMING UP: Tomorrow, […]
Riverfront Music Festival in Glastonbury
PLEASE NOTE: This post is from summer 2012. The nitty gritty details are mostly the same, but the schedule is different. Please click here to see the 2015 schedule/lineup. Thanks! (And don’t forget to check out the NEW nearby Riverfront Park Playground while you are there!) ————————————————————- Well hello there! I know we don’t usually meet […]
Breakfast and Berry Picking at Rose’s Berry Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, please […]
Hit the Beach at Eastbury Pond in Glastonbury
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012, 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 their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. As of 2015, the Glastonbury resident rates are $5 on weekdays and […]
Wordless Wednesday: Happy Fourth of July!
Here’s Boo in his red, white, and blue for last year’s Fourth of July festivities. I hope you have a wonderful day planned with your family and friends! COMING UP: Have you been searching for a swimming spot that’s shallow, shady, AND open in the a.m.? Check back tomorrow when we’ll tell you how to […]
