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Archives for February 2014
February 2014 Roundup
I don’t know about you, but I am done with this winter. Now normally, I am all about the snowmen and the sledding and the hot chocolate, but enough is enough! (And now they are talking more snow for next week; it’s never going to be spring!) Fortunately, the snow and cold haven’t kept us […]
Hartford Public Library – Downtown Branch
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I’m rather surprised that I have lived in the Hartford area for over seven years and never visited the Hartford Public Library’s Downtown Branch. The downtown branch is located right on Main Street, just down from the Wadsworth Atheneum and City Hall. It is a beautiful […]
OAAM’s Top 5 Outing Ideas for New Moms
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still offer plenty of ideas and inspiration for new moms (and dads!), some of the details may be outdated. We strongly encourage you to explore each destination’s website to make sure you have the most current information before visiting. —————————- Today’s post is […]
OAAM’s Top 5 Outings for Working Moms of Toddlers and Preschoolers
Over the past few months, Shawna and I have been working hard to make some improvements to our site. Obviously we’ve spiffed things up with a whole new look, but we have also been working to change some of the general features. Over the last week, we have been focusing our efforts on the “Momsense” […]
Whippersnapper’s Play Gym
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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. 2014 POST Cut to the chase. Take me to the […]
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2014. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. Please visit their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. (And don’t forget special events and seasonal […]
The OAAM Winter Break Survival Guide
With not one but TWO snow events wreaking havoc on our routine this week, I have seen the future of winter break and it is not pretty. Boo only has two days off from school and other regular activities the week after next (February 17th and 18th), but some of you are facing a whole […]
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Please note: As a member of a museum that is part of the Association of Science-Technology Center’s (ASTC) Passport Program, I received free admission for me and my family to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. One snowy morning in early January, we decided to make a trip […]