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 […]
Archives for 2012
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idea of the overall experience of visiting Roger Williams Park Zoo, it is possible that some of the information may be outdated.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 […]
Wordless Wednesday: Zoo Adventure
Want to know where Boo and I made this new friend? Check back tomorrow! 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 have time to check back in? Let us send you […]
Scarecrows on Main Street in Old Wethersfield
Every year, Old Wethersfield holds an event in October called Scarecrows on Main Street (also called the Scarecrow Walk). Neither Shawna nor I had ever been, but a few friends had mentioned it to me as possibly a good Out and About Mom outing. My basic understanding was that there was a scarecrow contest held by the local businesses and the […]
Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival
For decades, folks from Glastonbury and beyond have flocked to one the season’s most anticipated events: The Apple Harvest Festival. And this year, the 38th annual Apple Harvest Festival happening this coming Saturday October 13th and Sunday October 14th, will be no exception. In fact, there are some brand new attractions being rolled out for […]
Glastonbury Multi-Use Trail
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Isn’t this the perfect time of year to get outside and take a walk? The heat and humidity are gone. The air has that perfect little invigorating chill to it. And the turning leaves make every landscape scene look postcard-perfect. Sometimes, however, it can be challenging […]
Wordless Wednesday: Winding Trails
Enjoying a pretty Fall afternoon at the Winding Trails playground. 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 have time to check back in? Let us send you an […]