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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 each restaurant’s website (Luna Pizza Glastonbury; Pizza Works) for the most current information, especially about things like hours, menu selections and pricing. 2015 […]
Holiday Express Train Show at the Fairfield Museum and History Center
This post was written in 2014, so some information may be out of date. Please visit their site for the latest event details. For the 2016 holiday season, the Holiday Express Train Show, will take place from December 3, 2016 – January 8, 2017. —————————————— Until I had kids, I never realized just how popular toy […]
The Avon Library – A Great Place for Play and Programs
UPDATE September 2015: This post is from 2014 and it is possible that it may contain some out-dated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Avon Free Public Library’s website for details on the library hours and class schedule. ——————————————————- Last week we […]
Holiday Train Display at Amato’s Toy Store in Middletown
This post was written in 2013, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details. ——————— Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It’s no secret that Boo looooooooves trains. Big trains. Small trains. ALL trains. He loves them here and here and here and […]
Rocky Hill Library
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Libraries really are a frugal mom’s (and dad’s!) best friends. You can check out a childhood worth of bedtime stories. You can find classes and storytimes for both babies and big kids. You can visit play areas stocked with toys, books, and computers. All for the […]
More to Explore at Wickham Park
UPDATE 5/24/16: Don’t forget to check out the details from our first visit to the Wickham Park Main Playground, Aviary and Nature Center. Wickham Park is now open for the 2016 season and will remain open through the last weekend in October 2016. You can find the most up-to-date hours & rate information here. 2013 Post: Cut […]
Storytime at Wethersfield Library
A few weeks ago, Shawna, Boo, Sparkles, Bruiser, and I all ventured out to visit a new-to-me library. The destination: Wethersfield.
Everyday Fun at the Farmington Library
Last week I wrote a post about the Tots and Tunes class at the Farmington Library. This week I wanted to let you know that you don’t just have to wait for a class to go for a visit. There are plenty of fun activities for the kids at the Main Library in Farmington, Connecticut. […]
Tiny Trains are Tons of Fun at Time Machine Toy and Hobby
Several weeks ago, hubby announced, apropos of nothing, that he had decided to build a model train set in our (dank, unfinished) basement. This would not just be any ol’ stretch of track. No, it would be a replica of the famous (well, famous to Rhode Island natives like ourselves anyway) Providence and Worcester railroad […]
Avon Library
An updated post for the Avon Free Public Library is now available on our site. Check out the details from our 2014 visit here. As Shawna and I continue our exploration of Connecticut libraries, last week we ventured over to the Avon Library. I find it funny that the library name is Avon Free Public […]