PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2020, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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. 2020 Post: I was feeling a little down last Saturday. The weather […]
Tall Man’s Ice Cream in Cromwell
Summer and ice cream. They just go together, right? Well in the name of this classic coupling, each summer we try to add a few new destinations to our ever-growing list of CT sweet spots (that we have personally been to and blogged about, of course). Yeah, we know. Tough job, right? 😉 This year, […]
Fresh Picked Fruit and Al Fresco Lunch at Dondero Orchards
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2020, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 or their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2020 Post: Every so often I get bested […]
The NEW Playground at Elm Ridge Park in Rocky Hill
Good news! Playgrounds are slowly starting to open up again. And although you’ll want to check out municipal websites or call local Parks & Rec departments to double check on the status of those destinations before heading out, you can use our popular Big List of Connecticut Playgrounds to discover the more than 50 playgrounds […]
Cherry Picking at Belltown Hill Orchards
Please note: This post is from 2020. Be sure to check Belltown Hill Orchards’ website and Facebook page for info on the current picking season! ———————————– If you think PYO strawberry season is short, just wait until you try to catch the cherries! In the world of fruit picking, I’m not sure it gets any […]
Family Fun at Hidden Valley Miniature Golf and Waterfront Grille
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2020, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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. 2020 Post: Thank you to Hidden Valley Miniature Golf and Waterfront Grille […]
Summer 2020: Pick Your Own Strawberries in Connecticut
It’s strawberry picking season in Connecticut and we wanted to let you know which locations are open right now! This season only lasts a few weeks, so get out there if you want to pick. If you are new to fruit picking in Connecticut, the season always kicks off with strawberries in June and ends […]
Summer 2020: Outdoor Dining in Connecticut
I love to cook, but I have to be honest. After preparing three meals a day at home for almost three months now, the love is starting to fade. Last week, we thought we’d dip our toe into the take-out waters once again by picking up a pizza for lunch and bringing it to a […]
Summer 2020: Connecticut Parks With Trails
Camps are out. Programs are suspended. Amusement parks are shuttered. Concerts are questionable. It’s hard not to focus on all the stuff we (probably) won’t be able to do this season. But chin up! Because here are a few things Coronavirus won’t cancel this summer: Sandy toes Ocean breezes Bike rides Warm sunshine Long walks […]
9 Fun Family Games to Try
How many weeks have we been in quarantine now? 6, 8, 1 million? I really can’t keep up anymore. The one sure thing that has helped us get through this time is playing games. Board games, card games, online games, we like them all! Sometimes my husband and I play with the kids, and sometimes […]
Out and About Mom’s Guide to Virtual Field Trips
Over the past several weeks of blogging in this new reality we’ve discovered so many online opportunities for “visiting” some of our favorite local destinations, as well as destinations across the country–and even around the world! We’ve been documenting these discoveries in weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of our new series: Staying in […]
Staying in with Out and About Mom: Week 5
So here we are again. End of week 5. I saw this posted on Facebook recently and it felt rather accurate: On the other hand, long days at home mean more time for things we otherwise wouldn’t even imagine doing. Like over the weekend we baked our own homemade carrot cake granola. And then the […]
Staying in with Out and About Mom: Week 4
So turns out vacation week has been a lot more enjoyable than I thought it would be. Without the pressure of schoolwork we quickly settled into a comfortable routine structured around Facebook Live events, coloring and crafts, bike/scooter rides and various around-the-house projects. We revisited a few of our favorite entertainments from WEEK ONE, like […]
Staying in with Out and About Mom: Week 3
Spring break. It’s definitely a mixed blessing this year. On the one hand, I’m looking forward to just being “mom” for a week as opposed to juggling the role of “teacher” as well. On the other hand, without all that e-learning material it’s going to be totally on me to come up with the daily […]
Staying in with Out and About Mom: Week 2
So how’s everyone doing? I definitely feel like reality has set in this week, realizing that we’ve got another month of social distancing in our future (at least). We’re trying to stay positive, focusing on the family time and counting our blessings that we can all be here together playing Scrabble and watching movies. Like […]
