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Archives for August 2012

August 30, 2012 By Mandy

August Roundup

It’s time for another monthly roundup! I can’t believe that summer is pretty much over and that the kids are all heading back to school.  But as Shawna mentioned in her Wordless Wednesday post this week, Fall is just around the corner and there are so many fun Fall activities awaiting us.  The other good […]

August 29, 2012 By Shawna

Wordless Wednesday: Fall Fun

If Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of Summer, then Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial start of Fall. Many of the fabulous Fall activities around our state kick off this weekend or soon after. So I thought we’d have a little fun on this Wordless Wednesday. Each photo below was taken on one […]

August 28, 2012 By Shawna

OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Buffalo Wild Wings

Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Despite the popular belief held by my friends and family, particularly my husband, I actually do look forward to the start of football season. The game itself I could take or leave, but I love any excuse to head out for hot wings, host a get-together, […]

August 24, 2012 By Shawna

New Play Area at The Shoppes at Buckland Hills

UPDATE 10/2016: Please note that the play area has been relocated to the food court area (near the carousel). It still looks roughly the same. PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 […]

August 23, 2012 By Shawna

Gymsters Class at My Gym Glastonbury

PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 schedules and pricing. PLEASE NOTE: My Gym Glastonbury has moved to 256 Oakwood […]

August 22, 2012 By Mandy

Wordless Wednesday: Happy Anniversary

This past Sunday my husband and I celebrated our six-year wedding anniversary.  What a wonderful six years it has been . . . Want to keep up with all our Out and About Mom adventures? Check back every Tuesday and Thursday as we dish up more Momsense for getting out and about with your little ones. Don’t […]

August 21, 2012 By Mandy

Imagine Nation Museum

UPDATE 4/4/17: Imagine Nation has undergone a major redesign and renovation since our first visit back in 2012. Check out our NEW POST about this museum for the latest details. And of course, be sure to visit their website for the most up to date information, especially about things like hours and admission. 2012 POST: Cut […]

August 20, 2012 By Shawna

Exercising For Two: Fitness Tips From Baby Boot Camp

Today, we are so excited to have Brenda Holian, the owner of the brand new (today is the Grand Opening!) Baby Boot Camp location in West Hartford/Farmington Valley here to tell us everything we always wanted to know about pre- and post- natal exercise. A resident of West Hartford since March 2012 when she moved […]

August 16, 2012 By Shawna

OAAM The First Year: Our Blog-A-Versary Slideshow

So today’s the day. Exactly one year ago Mandy published our very first post at Out and About Mom. Since then, it’s been a crazy, wonderful, exciting year for us. We’ve had an amazing time scouting more than 90 outings in and around Connecticut (see our Top 10 List here). But the truly amazing part […]

August 15, 2012 By Shawna

Wordless Wednesday: Then & Now

Tomorrow, our little digital bundle of joy turns one-year-old! Of course, we wouldn’t be where we are today without our actual children. So here is a fun pair of back-to-back pics of the OAAM kiddos to help celebrate our blog-a-versary. The one on top was taken way back in September of 2011 on our first […]

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