Happy Halloween! I hope your little ones are having a fun day dressing up in their favorite costumes and getting ready for a night of trick-or-treating. We will be enjoying the holiday ourselves {which is why I need to hurry up and get this post done!}. My little munchkins need to get to work collecting some […]
Archives for October 2013
Wordless Wednesday: Halloween with the OAAM Crew
Halloween is really the one holiday that is all about the kids (and the grown-ups–like me–who like to occasionally act like kids 
). And Mandy and I couldn’t wait to get all our little munchkins dressed up this past weekend for the pre-Halloween festivities in West Hartford and Glastonbury. Mandy took her crew to […]
Rainbow Playground in Southington
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Pop quiz. What’s the only thing better than finding an amazing Boundless Playground with tons of fun for kids of all ages and abilities? Finding one that’s completely fenced-in, of course! So today I’m going to give you a little tour of a new-to-me place to […]
It is Open House Time with this Month’s Sponsors
At the end of every month we like to take a moment to give a little shout-out to our current sponsors. As you know, it is thanks to them that we can keep this blog going. So please take a moment to learn about the businesses that support us. We think you will be glad you did! Open house […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘Tis the Season for Day Trips
Today we’re continuing our Throwback Thursday series with a look back at a few of our best adventures. As the leaf-peeping season winds down, we thought we’d suggest a few of our favorite day trips that let you enjoy the beautiful views along the way as much as the great destinations. Getting there really is […]
Wordless Wednesday: Preschool for the Twins
Last week Bruiser and Sparkles started school. What? I know. How can these little munchkins be old enough to be heading to school? Well, it is a little early. They don’t technically qualify for a 3’s program until next fall, but there is a program in town that accepts kids at 2 1/2 years old. So I […]
A Playground with a View at Simsbury Farms
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I’m sure you’ve noticed how beautiful the leaves in Connecticut have been this fall. With the warm weather we’ve experienced in the past weeks and the stunning color on display, I’ve tried to find as many excuses as I can to be outside. So my outing last week took […]
The Painless Pumpkin: No-Carve Ideas for Festive and Family-Friendly Decorating
The no-carve pumpkin craze seems to get bigger each year. And why not?! No messy pumpkin innards, no sharp tools to worry about with the wee ones, and best of all, no carving means your pumpkin display will last for weeks instead of days. After countless trips to all the wonderful farms, pumpkin patches, and […]
A Magical Morning at the Florence Griswold Museum’s Wee Faerie Village
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2013 event. It is possible that it may contain some out-dated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Florence Griswold Museum’s website for details about things like dates, […]
Wordless Wednesday: Stew Leonard’s {FREE} Hay Maze
Why just go grocery shopping at any ol’ place when you can make it a fun family outing at Stew Leonard’s? Having the new baby has made it hard to do any kind of marathon grocery shopping lately, so we’ve been picking up things here and there in an attempt to keep our fridge and […]