It’s been another busy month! Swimming, picking, picnicking, and just generally enjoying the outdoors–all the highlights of summer. If you’re new to our site, this is a great time to get caught up on a whole month’s worth of OAAM adventures. And best of all, there is still plenty of summer left for you to […]
Archives for July 2012
Pick Your Own at Belltown Hill Orchards
I grew up a city kid. So, for the most part, my pick-your-own adventures were limited to the two small-ish golden delicious apple trees we had growing in our postage stamp of a backyard and, occasionally, the neighbor’s pear tree, which would sometimes bear fruit on the branches that drooped over the fence and onto […]
Guest Post: Buttonwood Farm’s Sunflowers for Wishes
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and while it should still give you a great overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website so the most up-to-date information. 2021 UPDATE: This year, Sunflowers for Wishes will be held from July 24th -August 1st. […]
Beachland Park Wading Pool
Update 2015: Beachland Pool is undergoing a complete renovation this summer and a wading pool will no longer be part of the water offerings at this park. The new pool area will feature a brand new spray pad. More details will be available once the pool is up and running! Living in West Hartford, we are […]
Market Mommy CT Features OAAM
Isn’t it fun to make new friends? We have a new friend in the blogging world and she is featuring us on her site today! We are so excited to be included in the Mommy Monday blogging feature on the Market Mommy CT site. Check out the post and check out all of the great […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Indulge at Dakota’s Sunday Brunch
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. UPDATE 2/23/13: Current prices for the Sunday Brunch buffet are $20.95/adult; $8.95/kids ages 3-10; kids under 3 eat FREE. I’m a big believer in the ‘everything in moderation’ philosophy. However, every once in a while we all need to subscribe to the Mae West school of […]
Wordless Wednesday: Robb’s Farm
We finally made it to Robb’s Farm for some ice cream a few weeks ago. Definitely one of my favorite summer activities. Amazing ice cream (I sampled the “Goat Tracks” flavor) and friendly animals to visit. Also, check out our post on last year’s Fall Festival at Robb’s Farm. We’re looking forward to it already! COMING UP: Tomorrow, […]
The Mandell JCC’s Swim & Tennis Club
UPDATE 2018: Please note that this post was written in 2012, and while it will still give you a great overview of the JCC’s Swim & Tennis Club, you may also want to visit the JCC’s website for the most current information. Information in this post has been updated for the 2018 summer season. These updates include: Currently, The Arts […]
Riverfront Music Festival in Glastonbury
PLEASE NOTE: This post is from summer 2012. The nitty gritty details are mostly the same, but the schedule is different. Please click here to see the 2015 schedule/lineup. Thanks! (And don’t forget to check out the NEW nearby Riverfront Park Playground while you are there!) ————————————————————- Well hello there! I know we don’t usually meet […]
Breakfast and Berry Picking at Rose’s Berry Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, please […]