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 […]
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 While it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some details that are outdated.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 […]
Wordless Wednesday: Summer Dreaming
Last week we were on vacation visiting family on the gulf coast. Oooh I miss it. The sun, the sand, the really really worn out kids. It was so nice. Now that I’m back in Connecticut and the weather is starting to warm up, I’m beginning to dream about the summer days ahead. Pool and […]
Miracle League Barrier Free Playground
Last Father’s Day, there was a special dedication ceremony in West Hartford. After years of hard work and fundraising efforts, the first Miracle League field in New England opened in West Hartford. The complex included not only the Miracle League field but also several fields for the West Hartford Little League and a barrier free […]
Wordless Wednesday: Airplane Entertainment
During a recent chat with a childhood friend our conversation turned to the topic of flying with children. She is a mom of four and a veteran flyer. As we chatted about my family’s upcoming trip and my hope that things would go smoothly traveling with the twins and baby girl, she offered me an […]
Kidcity: A Two Year Old’s Perspective
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience of visiting Kidcity (we go there a lot, and most things have remained the same!), it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about […]
Giveaway: Tickets to Essex Steam Train’s Day Out with Thomas
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Nancy 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 still available. Check out the details below. Is your […]
Wordless Wednesday: A Challenge
On Monday, we took advantage of the reciprocity program through our membership at the CT Science Center and went to visit Mystic Aquarium. While we were there, I, as usual, was taking way too many pictures with my camera. I was trying to capture the fun of the moment and maybe get some shots for a future […]
Guest Post: Meet the Publisher of Hulafrog
Today we are joined by my friend and fellow West Hartford mommy, Annie Steckroth. Annie and I first met at our local library when our kids were in a class together, but we see each other all the time as we venture out and about with our little ones. I thought that Annie was a […]
Dance Dance at the Elmwood Community Center
July 2014 update: There are some changes to the Elmwood Community Center’s dance program for Fall 2014. The previous program (including the Dance Dance class) will be relocated to a new dance studio in West Hartford, Imagine Studios, and the Hartt School Community Division will begin offering a new dance program at the ECC. We are […]