PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2013. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. ———————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. We were creeping up on […]
New Page: Fall Fun
Shawna and I both love the fall season in Connecticut. One of the best things about this time of year is all of the seasonal outdoor activities that are available to enjoy. We’ve written a lot of posts dedicated to these family-friendly spots, but we realized there wasn’t an easy way to find them on our […]
Take a Trip to Pumpkintown USA
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2013 event. It is possible that it may contain some outdated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Pumpkintown USA website for details about things like dates, […]
A Fall Adventure at Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2013 event. It is possible that it may contain some outdated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Bishop’s Orchards website for details about things like hours […]
Fall Fun at Connecticut Farms and Orchards
We are so lucky to live in a state with an abundance of farms and orchards. Throughout the year, these family friendly destinations provide us with fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy products and more. Then, in the fall, many of them open up their properties to celebrate the season with hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more.
Foster Family Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post is from 2012. While it will give you a great overview of the event, please be sure to consult their website to double check details such as hours & pricing. ________________________________________________________________________ Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Have you gotten your fill of fall farm fun? I hope not, because I have […]
A Gentler Jack-O-Lantern: No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
So, we noticed that last year’s no-carve pumpkin decorating post has been getting thousands of views (no kidding!) in the past few weeks. Seems like everyone is searching for fun new ideas for pumpkin decorating that don’t involve kitchen cutlery or small power tools–ourselves included! So we’ve pulled together a BRAND NEW list of no-carve […]
Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival
For decades, folks from Glastonbury and beyond have flocked to one the season’s most anticipated events: The Apple Harvest Festival. And this year, the 38th annual Apple Harvest Festival happening this coming Saturday October 13th and Sunday October 14th, will be no exception. In fact, there are some brand new attractions being rolled out for […]
Apple Picking at Belltown Hill Orchards
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. A few months ago you may remember my post on PYO peaches at Belltown Hill Orchards in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Well, on that visit I also got a tip that apple picking season would come early this year. And indeed it has. So two weekends ago we […]
Festive, fun, and fast! Pine cone crafts to welcome the holiday season.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been bringing you some posts on great places to get outside and walk with the kiddos (like Westmoor Park, Elizabeth Park, and the West Hartford Reservoir) before we all have to hibernate for the cold winter months. And nothing necessitates a walk more than that four-hour Thanksgiving feast, right? Now, […]
