Please note: All dates and times are accurate (to the best of our knowledge!) as of publication. However, we strongly encourage you to visit each destination’s website before you go to check for any updates or changes. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we want to be sure you and your family […]
No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
The no-carve pumpkin craze seems to get bigger each year. And why not?! No messy pumpkin innards, no sharp tools to worry about with the wee ones, and best of all, no carving means your pumpkin display will last for weeks instead of days. After countless trips to all the wonderful farms, pumpkin patches, and […]
Recipes for Your Family’s Epic Apple Picking Haul
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases, so you can support Out and About Mom at no additional cost to you. And of course, we only list what we love! It’s amazing how quickly even a couple of small children can pluck 10lbs of apples from those […]
Not-So-Scary Halloween Events for Families in Connecticut (2023)
Spooky season is upon us! Which means it’s time for our annual roundup of not-so-scary Halloween events in Connecticut that you can feel confident taking your littles to (hey, we don’t want our kids climbing into bed with us after a 3am nightmare either! Ha!). We hope this list helps you find lots of opportunities […]
Make Ahead Slow Cooker Freezer Meals for Busy Days
Hi friends! Do you ever have those days where you just don’t know how you’ll get dinner on the table and still get the kids to bed at a decent hour? We have those A LOT in my house, especially now that my three kiddos have twelve (yes, 12!) weekly extracurricular activities between them. And […]
Fall Fairs in Connecticut 2023
Fall is such an exciting season in Connecticut! Practically every weekend from September through October there is a new local fair or festival to check out. And since these events are the epitome of family-friendly entertainment, that means we don’t have to try hard or go far to find something fun to do with our […]
Connecticut Summer at the Museum 2023-FREE Admission for Kids!
Pssst! Don’t forget to check out our 2023 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut mom for 50+ outing ideas for summer fun! Great news! Once again, from July 1st through September 4th, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult can visit participating museums FREE of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. This […]
A Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom {2023}
Summer is here! Once again, we have put together a list of over 50 destinations, activities, and events in and around Connecticut that we think your family will enjoy this season. This year’s Summer Bucket List includes exciting new activities and destinations that have never been on our list before, as well as plenty of old favorites from our […]
Maple Sugaring Activities in CT (2023)
One of the things I love about writing this blog is that over the years I’ve grown increasingly aware of the subtle rhythms of New England agricultural life. I know that pick-your-own season officially opens with strawberries in June, that fresh berries and stone fruits start to top pancakes in local eateries in early July, and that corn mazes spring up […]
5 Inspiring Decluttering Books for Moms
Done decluttering? Now keep things that way! Check out our favorite storage and organization products at our Amazon store and support Out and About Mom as you get organized. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. One morning last week, my neighbor and I got to talking at the bus stop. I’m not […]