This post was originally published in 2018 but has been updated with current information for 2019. Please note: some activities mentioned may be past or present sponsors of Out and About Mom. No additional compensation was received for this post. All opinions are 100% our own. ‘Twas the night before holiday break and all […]
Holiday Shopping With Kids (Yes, it can be fun!)
If you’re anything like me, despite your best efforts to plan ahead, you’re still staring down a list of holidays gifts. And with time running short, it’s inevitable that at some point we’ll find ourselves with no choice but to bring along the kiddos for some of the last-minute holiday prep. So I thought it […]
The NEW Playground at Bushnell Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2018, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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. 2018 Post: Have you heard?! The BRAND NEW playground at Bushnell Park in Hartford is […]
Northwest Park in Manchester
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. One of the best parts of writing this blog is when our wonderful readers introduce us to little-known places. Places that we have driven by a thousand times, and yet never knew what was just around the corner! And so is the case with the subject […]
12 FREE Halloween Activities for Kids (2018)
At Out and About Mom, we have a soft spot for Halloween. I mean, what other holiday practically requires that grownups act like kids? To make sure you find lots of opportunities to enjoy this fun holiday with your family, we’ve pulled together a list of Halloween happenings at some of our favorite Connecticut destinations. And […]
Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, MA
Please note: This post was originally written in 2018, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website. 2018 Post: Don’t forget to check their website for seasonal activities like their Winter Wonderland holiday […]
Apple Picking at Dondero Orchards
Please note: This post was written in 2018, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website. ———————————————————– If you have been following our blog for a while, then you know that we looooove […]
Hidden Valley Miniature Golf
Hey there! Be sure to check out our NEW (2020) post on Hidden Valley Miniature Golf for all the details on their newly restored course and BRAND NEW outdoor restaurant! (We’ve just left this 2018 post here for the memories 🙂 ) For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website. 2018 Post: Cut to […]
Manfredi Farms in Westerly, RI
My boys’ birthdays are less than two weeks apart, with the younger born right at the end of July and the elder in early August. Which means that for the first couple weeks of this month we are pretty much throwing a party at all times. This sounds like it would be really fun, but […]
OAAM’s Top 5 Outings From Our 7th Year
I can hardly believe that another blog-i-versary is upon us! That’s right, in just a few days this blog will be 7 years old! (Our baby is growing up!) Technically the big day is next Thursday (August 16th), but since next week I’ll be taking off from blog posting to spend some extra time with […]