Please note: This post was originally published in 2019. Since that time, the Audubon Center at Glastonbury has closed its doors. However, the trails of Earle Park (featured in this post) are still open for visitors. Please be sure to visit the Glastonbury town website for the most current information regarding Earle Park. 2019 Post: […]
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The Steaming Tender Restaurant
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was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 & menu items. 2017 Post Cut to the chase. Take […]
Safari Golf in Berlin, CT
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was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 visit their website for the most current information. 2017 Post: Last weekend we finally had a taste of summer weather, so of course we had to […]
Family Fun at Ocean Beach Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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. 2016 Post: Pssst! Did you know Out and About Mom is […]
More Places to Cool Off in Connecticut
Have you seen the forecast for the next several days? The high temperature isn’t predicted to drop below 90 until next Thursday! (And then only under by one degree!) Looks like we are facing down a heat wave, my friends. But of course, we have got you covered here at Out and About Mom. As it […]
East Beach and the Nature Center at Sherwood Island State Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 schedules and pricing. 2016 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to […]
Adam’s Adventure Playground
Psssst! Have you checked out our 2017 Summer Bucket List yet? Don’t miss more than 50 of our favorite summertime outings! 2016 Post: At the end of last summer, I got wind of a new playground being built in Tolland, CT called Adam’s Adventure. I then proceeded to shamelessly stalk their Facebook page for the past […]
Quick & Easy Teacher Gifts
Psst! Don’t forget to check out our NEW 2017 Summer Bucket List for more than 50 ideas for amazing summer adventures with kids in (and around) Connecticut! This post was originally published in 2016. Hi everyone! So this week we are hard at work pulling together our 2016 Summer Bucket List. (Be sure to “like” […]
What We’re Loving Now (July 2015)
Wow. The summer is just flying by, isn’t it?! We’ve been loving longer days, impromptu adventures, ice cream binges, soaking up sunshine, and all kinds of outdoor activities that make even us parents feel like kids. When Mother Nature turned up the heat, we responded with our popular “Places to Cool off in Connecticut” post. And […]
What We’re Loving Now (June 2015)
Summertime fun is in full swing here at Out and About Mom. We’ve already been criss-crossing the state, heading out to find new warm-weather destinations to share with our readers. This month, we had so much fun checking out new-to-us destinations during Connecticut’s Open House Day on June 13th. Make sure to mark your calendar […]
