I wanted to entitle this post, “Happy Halloween”, but I know that this day is going to be very challenging for many people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Unfortunately, it may not be the happiest of holidays as over 600,000 people in our state are without power and many are dealing with property damage from wind, trees and water. Shawna […]
Archives for October 2012
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.
Fun and Fitness at the Colchester RecPlex
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It seems like it is raining all the time this fall, doesn’t it? So when the sun comes out, I am ready to find an outdoor activity ASAP. Well, a few weeks ago, a friend told me about a popular playground in Colchester, CT that is […]
Wordless Wednesday: Halloween Stroll
UPDATE September 2015: The 2015 Moms & More Halloween Stroll will take place on Saturday, October 24th. This post is about the 2011 event, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may contain outdated information. Please be sure to check out the Moms & More Halloween Stroll event […]
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 […]
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody Performance Giveaway and Discount
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Lori! Look for an email from me (Mandy) with details on how to claim your tickets. For those that didn’t win, but still want to catch this show, tickets are on sale now and the show runs October 25 – 27, 2012 at the Bushnell Center […]
Pickin’ Pumpkins at The Pickin’ Patch
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and while it should still give you a great overview of the experience, please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information. 2012 Post: It was time for Shawna and I to put together our second annual no carve pumpkin decorating post and I […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Noodles & Company in West Hartford GIVEAWAY
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Anna, winner of the FREE noodle bowls. Keep reading for the scoop on this new, family-friendly West Hartford eatery. We love being the first to tell you about fun BRAND NEW places to go with your kids, but we REALLY love being able to send you there for […]
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 […]
Roger Williams Park Zoo
UPDATE 5/21/16: This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience of visiting Roger Williams Park Zoo, it is possible that some of the information may be outdated. We recommend that you check their website for details before you go. Hours & rate information has […]