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 […]
The Instant Pot Trick That Will Change Your Dinner Game
I’ve had my Instant Pot for more than five years now, and I use it weekly to make quick and delicious meals for my busy family (you can find some of my favorites here, here, and here). Lately though, I’ve been using my Instant Pot almost daily to prepare side dishes like rice and potatoes– […]
Sunday River Ski Resort in Maine
Hi everyone! I know it’s getting a little late in the month to say Happy New Year, but the last few weeks have gotten away from me. So, Happy New year!! I hope 2026 is off to a great start for you all, and I’m looking forward to sharing a new year of adventures with […]
Staycation Guide for Connecticut Parents (Holiday Break Edition)
Hi friends! School break is here! To keep things holly and jolly even after the holidays are through, we’ve put together this handy Staycation Guide with enough activities to fill a whole week–and then some! Check out an indoor play place. Several of these Holiday Light Displays stay open through New Year’s. Take a twirl around […]
Holiday Light Displays in Connecticut 2025
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 […]
Visit With Santa in Connecticut 2025
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 […]
The BEST Thanksgiving Recipes on the Internet
Hi friends! I know you don’t usually come to us for culinary advice (unless it’s some ideas for how to use up the 25lbs of apples your kiddos picked on your last orchard outing LOL), but throughout my 15+ years careening through parenthood, I’ve learned that it never hurts to pick up a time-saving tip […]
The Dinosaur Place
When the kids were small, this blogging routine was so straightforward: have fun with the kiddos during the day and then write up my blog post about our adventures during naptime or after kid bedtime. Boom. Done. These days though, the new routine is anything but, well, routine. Sure, we still make time for fun […]
Trick or Treat Halloween Sign {FREE Printable}
With three young kiddos, we are usually out and about on Halloween, which means no one is there to hand out candy. Of course, we still participate by decorating our front porch and leaving out an enormous bowl of candy for trick-or-treaters (our neighborhood has a LOT of kiddos!). Typically, I use an old chalkboard […]
Fair Weather Growers Fall Festival
Has it really been 11 years since my last visit to the Fair Weather Growers Fall Festival in Cromwell, CT?? A quick glance at this (ancient!) post confirms for me that my now 12-year-old was indeed a wobbly one year old the last time we visited. Thankfully, my endlessly energetic 8-year-old was more than happy […]