We love summer because it means more time to explore, but there’s also something comforting about settling back in to the routine of a new school year. Whether you have preschoolers or high schoolers, a little back to school prep can go a long way to making this season less stressful and more enjoyable for […]
Archives for 2024
Playground at Seamster Park in East Hampton
Please note: We are in the process of switching our email newsletter service. If you have recently tried to subscribe to our email list but are not receiving emails, please sign up again here. Thank you! Last weekend, my younger son (age 10) participated in a Little League Baseball tournament in East Hampton. Little did […]
Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown
Please note: We are in the process of switching our email newsletter service. If you have recently tried to subscribe to our email list but are not receiving emails, please sign up again here. Thank you! Have you heard about the NEW splash pad and pool at Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown that opened in […]
2024 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom
Please note: We are in the process of switching our email newsletter service. If you have recently tried to subscribe to our email list but are not receiving emails, please sign up again here. Thank you! Summer is almost here! Once again, we have put together a list of over 50 destinations, activities, and events in and around […]
3 Inexpensive Kitchen Tools That Will Revolutionize Dinnertime
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, we earn commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Out and About Mom! As a busy mom of three, I’ve embraced the slow cooker as an essential tool for getting tasty meals on the table when I’ve had […]
OAAM’s Favorite Lunch Box Gear
At Out and About Mom, we love finding ways to make outings with your family more fun and less stressful. Sometimes we do that by showing you were to find the bathroom (we’re kinda famous for taking restroom pictures LOL), and sometimes we do that by letting you know what gear to bring (mud alert–pack […]
Kidzone in Manchester
Got an active toddler or preschooler? Well, we’ve found the perfect place to take them! Have you been to the new Kidzone location in Manchester? It’s located in the Stop & Shop shopping plaza on Middle Turnpike West. Finding the entrance is a little tricky because you actually have to drive around to the back […]
Pottery Painting at The Claypen in West Hartford
Pottery painting is one of our favorite family outings. Since our first visit to Glazed in Glastonbury back in 2019, we’ve been hooked! Now, we’ve made it our mission to try out all the PYO (paint your own) pottery studios in our greater Hartford area. Over the summer we branched out with a visit to […]
Maple Sugaring Activities in Connecticut (2024)
One of the things I love about writing this blog is that over the years I’ve grown increasingly aware of the subtle rhythms of New England agricultural life. I know that pick-your-own season officially opens with strawberries in June, that fresh berries and stone fruits start to top pancakes in local eateries in early July, and that corn mazes spring up […]
Pottery Painting at The Firestone in Manchester, CT
January was a really busy month in my house. My oldest son, who plays the violin, had his first solo concert (went well!). My little lady got her first big girl haircut (highly recommend Jackie’s Beauty Bar in Bloomfield for all you curly girls out there!). My middle child added baseball practice to his already […]