Thank you to the Essex Steam Train for providing our families with tickets to this event. All opinions are 100% my own. ——————————————————- 2015 UPDATE UPDATE 4/27/15: For the third year in a row, we were so lucky to be able to attend Day Out With Thomas at the Essex Steam Train! This year’s event […]
Archives for April 2013
GIVEAWAY: Sesame Street Live
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Vanessa on winning the family four-pack of tickets (look for an email from me on how to collect your tickets)! If you didn’t win, but still want to go to the show, tickets are available. Check out the details below. We have another fun giveaway for our readers this week! Sesame Street […]
Super Bargains and FREE Family Fun from This Month’s Sponsors
Today we are sending out April showers of thanks to our wonderful sponsors. Of course, we want to thank them for supporting our site and helping us to keep “scouting your CT outing.” But this monthly Sponsor Shout-Out is also a great opportunity for you, our readers, to learn more about these great businesses with lots […]
My Favorite Connecticut Town: Glastonbury
So, as Mandy told you in her post on Tuesday, Connecticut’s Office of Tourism is hosting a contest where folks can vote for their favorite CT town (and be entered to win a pretty nice grand prize just for voting). As part of the campaign, they’ve asked us to help spread the word by writing […]
Wordless Wednesday: Happiness
The weather person is promising temperatures in the 70’s today. Please, please, please be true. After yesterday’s frigid temperatures, I think everyone could use a nice day. So, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the temperature gauge surpasses 70 degrees. Because a warm Spring day makes me happy. Oh, and these pictures make me really […]
My Favorite Connecticut Town: West Hartford
Connecticut’s Office of Tourism has a new contest. Vote for your favorite town and be entered to win a grand prize (A four-night getaway anyone?)!
GIVEAWAY: Raffi #belugagrads Concert in New Haven
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Cassie C on winning the family four-pack of tickets (look for an email from me on how to collect your tickets)! If you didn’t win, but still want to take your little ones to this great event, tickets are available. Check out the details below. Down by the […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Wood-n-Tap
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. When it comes to mealtime, there’s only one thing that can top eating a delicious meal while enjoying the company of your family, all while knowing that you don’t have to do a lick of clean-up afterwards. And that’s being outside while you do it! Now […]
Wordless Wednesday: It feels like spring! (Finally)
I just can’t get enough of this beautiful weather! It almost pains me to come back indoors so Boo can have his afternoon nap. (Notice I said almost 🙂 ). Today we hit one of our favorite playgrounds, Addison Park, for the first time this season. It never ceases to amaze me how much more […]
Northwest Park: 473 Acres of Fun
Please note: this post was originally published in 2013. While it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some details that are outdated. Please visit Northwest Park’s website for the most current information. 2013 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Before I begin this […]