Here’s a cute idea for a homemade holiday gift! All you need is one of these tri-fold presentation boards, a yardstick or other straight-edge tool, a utility knife and a Sharpie! Over the years my kids have enjoyed several of these cardboard houses that they can decorate themselves. They have always been a great gift. […]
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FREE Holiday Outings for Families in CT
It’s a holiday miracle! Eight outings so fabulous and festive you won’t even believe they are completely FREE! The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most pricey. From decorations to gifts to holiday hosting, it’s easy to blow the budget big-time. That’s why we […]
Favorite Holiday Appetizers
Hosting this holiday season? Get the party started with one of these tasty treats! Every recipe in this post has been tested (and tasted!) by our OAAM family, so you can feel confident that your family will love them too 🙂 Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles from The Novice Chef Garlic Lemon Herb Butter Board […]
Out and About Mom’s Holiday Fun Guide 2024
Please note: All dates and times are accurate (to the best of our knowledge!) as of publication. However, we strongly encourage you to visit each destination’s website before you go to check for any updates or changes. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we want to be sure you and your family […]
Julien’s Farm Store in Granby
Having moved back to CT after living in Portland, Maine, for the past several years our family has been excited to traverse the state. We are big foodies and have heard a lot of chatter recently about people lining up on weekend mornings at a magical place in Granby for doughnuts, cinnamon rolls and egg […]
A New Visit to Hidden Valley Miniature Golf
Hi everyone! I am really excited today– and not just because I’m hopped up on all that sugar from Halloween last night 🙂 No, I’m doing a little happy dance today because I’m about to re-introduce you to our very first Out and About Dad! It’s been a minute–okay, more like 6 years(!)–but our favorite […]
Corn Maze and Fall Fun at Lyman Orchards
Please note the date of publication of this post. All information is current as of the posting date. We strongly encourage you to check the venue’s website and social media pages for the most up-to-date information before planning your visit as unanticipated changes can occur. We love visiting Lyman Orchards and we always find ourselves […]
The Coventry Farmers’ Market
The Coventry Farmers’ Market has been on my “to go” list ever since Mandy first wrote about her family’s adventure there back in 2013! I love Famers’ Markets. I love the local goods and produce. I love the eclectic entertainment. I love the whole community vibe of an event for locals, by locals and in […]
Beach Day Scavenger Hunt {FREE Printable}
Over the years, we have noticed a trend while visiting dozens of family-friendly destinations. Often, places like museums and nature centers, parks and zoos, will offer kid-friendly scavenger hunt activities for visitors to use while they explore. It didn’t take long for us to fully understand and appreciate the genius of this idea. It really […]
Fall Fairs in Connecticut 2024
PLEASE NOTE: All information listed is current as of the date of the publication of this post. We recommend that you double check the website for each event before you visit to see if there have been any changes. Fall is such an exciting season in Connecticut! Practically every weekend from September through October there […]