Hello everyone! I’m popping in from Florida to say hi and to give you some ideas for Easter fun in the Connecticut area. I’ve been writing this annual post since the blog began so Shawna asked me to put it together again this year and, of course, I was happy to do just that! My family […]
It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye
—————————————————————————– But first, a note from Shawna: I’m going to wager that some of you read the title of this post and had a moment of panic. I know what that feels like because it’s exactly the emotion that came over me a few months ago when Mandy first shared her news that she would […]
Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees at Coward Farm
This post was written in 2015, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest details. ———————————————————————- I know many of you are getting ready to start a day of cooking or traveling or just enjoying spending time with family. No matter what you are doing, Shawna and I […]
10 Fun Holiday Events in Connecticut for 2015
The holiday season is almost upon us and that means so many wonderful events will be starting up in Connecticut in the next few weeks. Get out your giant paper calendar now (that is what everyone uses, right?) and start marking down your favorite not-to-be-missed activities. And hey, we’ll help you get started with the […]
GIVEAWAY #2: Family Four-Pack of Tickets to Goodnight Moon and the Runaway Bunny
Disclosure: This giveaway is being sponsored by the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. All opinions expressed here are my own. ———————— Your eyes aren’t deceiving you . . . we are giving away a second family four-pack of tickets to the upcoming children’s theater performance at The Bushnell! The 2015-2016 Bushnell Children’s Theater presents Goodnight Moon […]
GIVEAWAY: Family Four-Pack of Tickets to Goodnight Moon and the Runaway Bunny
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Lori S. who is the winner of the family four-pack of tickets. Not the winner? No problem! Tickets are still available online at www.bushnell.org, by phone at 860-987-5900, or at The Bushnell box office, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. ———————— Disclosure: This giveaway is being sponsored by the Bushnell Center for […]
Trick-or-Treating at the Shoppes of Farmington Valley
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Halloween is such a fun time of year for kids and I love finding every chance I can for my little ones to get dressed up in their costumes and enjoy the holiday. I usually take them to so many Halloween events that by the time […]
Fall Fun at Meadow View Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and menu items. For the 2017 season, the corn maze and activities will begin September 20th. 2015 Post: […]
2015 Fall Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom
It is becoming a tradition for us here at Out and About Mom to gather up our favorite posts of the season and share them with you in one handy-dandy list. Today we are doing just that as we start to celebrate fall here in Connecticut. I know, I know the weather is not cooperating […]
Celebrating Four Years: Our Top 10 Outings for this Past Year and More
After a little blogging break, Shawna and I are back and ready to share our latest adventures! Right along with many of you, we’ve spent the last few weeks getting our kids ready for back to school and getting ourselves (and our little ones at home) settled into a new fall schedule. But before we […]