So a thing happened last week. One morning before I headed out on a spring break adventure with my kiddos I happened to notice the beautiful weather forecast and quickly threw up a link to our playground roundup post on our Facebook page. Hours later, when my family arrived home, I discovered that this oldie […]
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Scoops & Sprinkles in Rocky Hill
Psst! Don’t forget to check out our 2022 Summer Bucket List. 50+ outings and activities to make this your best summer yet! Back in 2015 we started our list of favorite ice cream destinations in (and around) CT, and every year we like to add one or two new ones (or more if we’re lucky!) […]
Luv 2 Play Indoor Playground and Arcade
Pssst! Don’t forget to check out our 2022 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom with 50+ ideas for summer outings, events and activities in (and around) CT! As a mom of three kids, I am always willing to drive a considerable distance for a place that offers activities for all three of my children […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Out and About Mom
Ten years ago today, Mandy published her very first post on this blog and Out and About Mom was born! I’ve been thinking about how to commemorate this day for months now– such a HUGE milestone for us! But between coordinating busy camp schedules for three kiddos, doing our best to catch up with friends […]
Favorite Outings From Year 8!
So this happened yesterday: And a couple weeks ago down in FL, this happened too: And it made me realize two things. 1. These kids are growing up WAY too fast. And 2. I almost forgot to celebrate our 8th Blog-I-Versary! Sometimes I can’t even believe it was 8 years ago (August 16, 2011 to […]
The Flying Horse Carousel in Watch Hill, RI
Please note: This post was written in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdates information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. See something new or different on your visit? […]
Ice Cream in the Barnyard at Gran-Val Scoop
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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. 2019 Post: About a decade ago–B.C. (before children)–my husband and I were […]
Climbing at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury
Please note: This post was written in 2019 and while it should still give you a great overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please visit their website for the most current information, especially about things like pricing, schedules and the admission/registration process. 2019 Post: If you’ve read my previous blog […]
Breakfast on the Deck and Berry Picking at Lyman Orchards
Please note: This post was written in 2019 about a specific event (“Breakfast on the Deck”) which may or may not still be among Lyman Orchard’s offerings. However, this post will still give you a good overview of a visit to Lyman Orchards for fruit picking and dining at the Apple Barrel, their permanent grocery […]
School Street Spray Park in Agawam, MA
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2019, 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. 2019 Post: As you now know from my recent post, I once again have a toddler in tow. […]
