What a crazy month March has been. We’ve had our normal chilly weather and then the next day it is in the 80’s! I’m not sure what clothes I should be keeping in my closet. This weather is not what you would expect for a New England state, but it gave us the opportunity to visit some […]
Wordless Wednesday: Beach Fun
Last week, my family and I were on vacation in Mississippi. We had a wonderful time and Bruiser and Sparkles enjoyed themselves as well. I think it was the first beach trip where they could actually play in the sand (and not just eat sand). Bruiser was obsessed with the water. Sparkles was much more […]
Indoor Playground at the Shoppes at Buckland Hills
UPDATE 10/2016: Please note that the play area has been relocated to the food court area (near the carousel). This post contains outdated information. Check out this post for details. UPDATE for June 2015 – The carousel hours have changed and it does not open until 2:00 p-m. Monday – Thursday. The rest of the hours […]
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Toddler Playtime at Wolcott Park
Isn’t it beautiful this week? Doesn’t it just make you want to get out of the house and enjoy the weather? Well, if you have a child in the age range of 0-5, let me make a suggestion: the playground at Wolcott Park in West Hartford, Connecticut. The park is located not far from West […]
Wordless Wednesday: The OAAM Team is Growing
I have a little news to share . . . My family and I are so excited to announce that we will be welcoming a baby girl this coming August! Stay tuned to see how I manage outings with 3 kids under the age of 20 months. That will surely make for some interesting posts! […]
To Snip-It or Not to Snip-It
Ok, before I tell you what this silly title is all about, I need to tell you about a bit of good news. Shawna and I are so excited to report that our site hit 10,000 views today! This is probably chump change for big bloggers, but to us it is a major milestone. Our […]
Experience the World of Aviation at the New England Air Museum
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally published in 2012. While it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated.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 about details like hours and pricing. If you notice something in this post […]
Wordless Wednesday
I love this picture my cousin recently took of my daughter. Now I need to try to convince him to do a full family photo shoot 🙂
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Ted’s Montana Grill
Before I discuss all the yummy food we ate at Ted’s Montana Grill, I wanted to address one change you may have noticed. Our blog has a new look! Shawna and I created a new blog logo and site design. We are in love with the new look and hope that you like it too. You […]








