In my post last week I promised that there would be fall fun out there to be had this season, despite the unusual times. So this week I’m backing up that statement by highlighting 20+ fall-themed events and activities that your family can start enjoying right now. Pumpkins and apple fritters and hayrides and corn […]
Main Street Creamery in Wethersfield
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2020, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2020 Post: I was feeling a little down last Saturday. The weather […]
Tall Man’s Ice Cream in Cromwell
Summer and ice cream. They just go together, right? Well in the name of this classic coupling, each summer we try to add a few new destinations to our ever-growing list of CT sweet spots (that we have personally been to and blogged about, of course). Yeah, we know. Tough job, right? 😉 This year, […]
Fresh Picked Fruit and Al Fresco Lunch at Dondero Orchards
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2020, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website or their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2020 Post: Every so often I get bested […]
The NEW Playground at Elm Ridge Park in Rocky Hill
Good news! Playgrounds are slowly starting to open up again. And although you’ll want to check out municipal websites or call local Parks & Rec departments to double check on the status of those destinations before heading out, you can use our popular Big List of Connecticut Playgrounds to discover the more than 50 playgrounds […]
Cherry Picking at Belltown Hill Orchards
Please note: This post is from 2020. Be sure to check Belltown Hill Orchards’ website and Facebook page for info on the current picking season! ———————————– If you think PYO strawberry season is short, just wait until you try to catch the cherries! In the world of fruit picking, I’m not sure it gets any […]
Family Fun at Hidden Valley Miniature Golf and Waterfront Grille
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2020, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. You can also check out this post from 2024 for the latest […]
Summer 2020: Outdoor Dining in Connecticut
I love to cook, but I have to be honest. After preparing three meals a day at home for almost three months now, the love is starting to fade. Last week, we thought we’d dip our toe into the take-out waters once again by picking up a pizza for lunch and bringing it to a […]
Summer 2020: Connecticut Parks With Trails
Please note: This post was written back in those lazy, hazy, CRAZY days of the global pandemic otherwise known as COVID. While we are happy to report that most of these rules and regulations referenced in the post no longer apply, this awesome list of parks with walking trails was too good to trash! Enjoy! […]
Out and About Mom’s Guide to Virtual Field Trips
Over the past several weeks of blogging in this new reality we’ve discovered so many online opportunities for “visiting” some of our favorite local destinations, as well as destinations across the country–and even around the world! We’ve been documenting these discoveries in weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of our new series: Staying in […]