PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2017. Please see their website for the most up-to-date information. ——————————————————————————————————————– We first visited the Wood Memorial Library & Museum in South Windsor, CT for their annual Gingerbread House Festival four years ago. Back then my older son was still a preschooler and my little guy was, well, little. […]
GingerBread Lane at The Children’s Museum in West Hartford
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Thank you to The Children’s Museum for giving my family complimentary admission to the museum for the purpose of writing this post. All opinions are 100% my own. Next weekend we are headed to Lyman Orchards for one of their gingerbread house decorating sessions. We did […]
Out and About Mom’s 2017 Holiday Guide
Happy Thanksgiving Out and About Mom readers! We hope each of you enjoys this week and the chance to spend time with family and friends. And before you get too busy, we wanted to share with you some information to help you get a leg up on the Connecticut holiday season. Now we know Thanksgiving week can […]
Thanksgiving Break Outing Ideas for Connecticut Families
So it’s the week before Thanksgiving and you know what that means. It means we’re hard at work on our 2017 Holiday Guide! (What? You were expecting something about turkey? 🙂 ) But while Mandy is sifting through our favorite holiday activities and putting together our annual “to go” list, I thought it might be […]
The NEW Jonathan’s Dream Playground
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2017 Post: Mandy and I were so excited to […]
Golf Skills and Life Lessons at The First Tee
This has been a doozy of a week in Connecticut! Fallen trees, downed wires, widespread power outages, school closures. My older son’s elementary school was shut down for two days and my little guy’s preschool has been power-less (and closed) all week, so you can guess how much *free* time I’ve had for the blog these […]
Haunted Mini Golf at Farmington Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor
UPDATE 2018: Unfortunately, there will be no Haunted Mini Golf for the 2018 season 🙁 2017 POST: Thank you to Haunted Mini Golf for providing Tiffany and her family with complimentary admission for the purpose of writing this post. All opinions are 100% our own. Are you looking for a spooky activity for your little […]
Go Karts and (Much) More at Sonny’s Place in Somers, CT
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2017, 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 be sure to check their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours & pricing. UPDATE 2023: Sonny’s Place has added […]
Meet the New Members of the OAAM Team!
I am so excited to introduce you to not one, but TWO new members of the Out and About Mom crew! If you’ve been following our blog lately, you may know that BOTH of our amazing guest bloggers were expecting babies this fall. Of course, that didn’t slow these adventurous mommies down one bit! The […]
PhysicianOne Urgent Care Offers Healthcare Options for Busy Families
This post has been sponsored by PhysicianOne Urgent Care. All opinions are 100% my own. A few years ago, my friend’s toddler put a bean in his ear. Yup. A little tiny dried bean. She had no idea how he got ahold of it! But there they were, just before bedtime and her son tells […]
2017 Guide to Family Friendly Halloween Events in Connecticut
I know we are still a few days away from October but in our book, the Halloween season has officially begun! At Out and About Mom, we want to make sure you find lots of opportunities to enjoy this fun holiday with your kiddos, so we’ve pulled together a list of Halloween happenings at some […]
The Collins Creamery in Enfield
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their Facebook Page for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & menu offerings. 2017 Post Cut to the chase. Take […]
OAAM Readers’ Choice: 10 Fall Fairs to Try This Season
If you’re a fan of our blog, then you probably know that in general, we only write about destinations and activities that we have actually been to and experienced firsthand (like those on our recent Fall Bucket List). And for the most part, that approach works well for us. There are some exceptions though. You […]
25 Outings On Our Connecticut Fall Bucket List
Grab your pumpkin spiced latte and get ready for some fall fun in Connecticut! Enjoy this beautiful time of the year when the leaves are changing, the weather is turning crisp, and you can find delicious treats around every turn (I’m talking to you apple cider donut!) We’ve pulled together a list of some of […]
A New Adventure at Mystic Aquarium
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2017 Post Cut to the chase. Take me to […]
