Our most recent segment on Better Connecticut is a destination perfect for a summer outing. If you like scenic views of the city, fenced-in playgrounds (with shade!), an aviary, beautiful gardens, and more than you have to check out our visit to Wickham Park in Manchester, Connecticut. WFSB 3 Connecticut Open April through October, 7 […]
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Pick Your Own at Lyman Orchards
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 and Facebook page for the most current information, especially things like hours and pricing. 2015 Post Cut to the chase. Take me […]
Museum & Me: Playdates with Art at the New Britain Museum of American Art
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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, schedules and pricing. If you see something in this post that needs to […]
OAAM on Better Connecticut: 2015 Summer Bucket List
We are having such a great week here at Out and About Mom as our second annual Summer Bucket List post has received over 40,000 views in just a few days! Thank you to everyone who has read the post and shared it with their family and friends! This week was also our opportunity to be […]
What We’re Loving Now (May 2015)
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 […]
2015 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom
The unofficial start of summer has arrived and we are ready to help you plan your season of fun! For the second year in a row, Shawna and I have put together a list of over 50 destinations, activities, and events that your family is sure to enjoy. These are places we have personally been to […]
DINO Expedition: A New Attraction at Lake Compounce
Thank you to Lake Compounce for providing us with complimentary admission to the park and a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. ————————————————– Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. This past Sunday the weather was beautiful and Shawna and I took full advantage by taking our families to a fun outdoor destination, Lake […]
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 […]
A Playground Adventure at Josh’s Jungle
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Last week I told you about my adventures at The Cookie Workshop in Trumbull, CT. That was such a fun activity–my kids loved it! But after they were finished eating all those cookies, my boys needed to do some serious running around to burn off all […]
Hubbard Park
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. A few years ago Shawna wrote a post about the holiday event, the Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park. In her post she mentioned that during their visit her husband saw a glimpse of a playground in the park but darkness made it impossible for them […]
