As I start to write this little monthly post where we run down all the fun things we’ve been up to over the past 30 days or so, I cannot even believe that May has flow by so quickly! I also can’t believe that it already feels like August (hello 80+ degrees!). I mean, it […]
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OAAM on Better Connecticut: Ray of Light Farm
This Thursday was the 2nd Thursday of the month so you know what that means — Shawna and I had our latest segment with Melissa Cole air on Better Connecticut! This week we visited Ray of Light Farm in East Haddam and it was an especially fun outing because ALL of the kids came along […]
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Better Connecticut October 2014 in studio discussing Halloween Activities November 2014 in studio discussing How to Save Money at Children’s Museums November 2014 at the Lutz Children’s Museum December 2014 in studio discussing Holiday Events December 2014 at Stew Leonards February 2015 at the Farmington Library February 2015 in studio discussing our Favorite Indoor Play Destinations March […]
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Harkness Memorial State Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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. —————————————— 2014 Post This destination has been on my list […]
Rocky Hill – Glastonbury Ferry
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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. 2014 Post: Last summer as part of our trip to […]
The New Ridgefield Library
Cut to the Chase. Take me to the Momsense. Before I get started with today’s post, I wanted to say WELCOME to all of our new followers. Between our summer bucket list post from last week and our appearance on NBC Connecticut, our number of followers and the volume of hits to our site has […]
Playground at Seamster Park in East Hampton
Please note: We are in the process of switching our email newsletter service. If you have recently tried to subscribe to our email list but are not receiving emails, please sign up again here. Thank you! Last weekend, my younger son (age 10) participated in a Little League Baseball tournament in East Hampton. Little did […]
Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown
Please note: We are in the process of switching our email newsletter service. If you have recently tried to subscribe to our email list but are not receiving emails, please sign up again here. Thank you! Have you heard about the NEW splash pad and pool at Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown that opened in […]
Celebrating Fall at Brown’s Harvest
Please note: This post was written in 2022 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 before you go for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2022 Post: We had such […]
