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Things to Do with Kids in Connecticut

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The GastroPark in West Hartford

A couple weekends ago I was looking for an easy dining destination for my family, preferably al fresco so we could enjoy the gorgeous fall weather that had finally arrived in Connecticut. And that is how we ended up at a new-to-us outdoor eatery: the GastroPark in West Hartford. Have you heard about the GastroPark? […]

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5 Things I’m Looking Forward to This Fall

Fall has always been my favorite season– the crisp air, the brilliant colors, the cozy apparel…the pumpkin spice everything 🙂 I’ve grown to love this season even more as I have spent time exploring the many family-friendly outings and activities that make this time of year extra special in Connecticut. So today, I’m sharing the […]

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Pick Your Own Farms and Orchards in Connecticut

Check out these PYO (pick your own) destinations in CT that have been OAAM approved (i.e. we’ve been there, we’ve picked that, we’ve loved it, and we think you will too!). Don’t see your favorite farm on our list? Please leave a comment and tell us about your top PYO pick! We’d love to check […]

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FREE Summer Activities for Kids in Connecticut

We always love it when we discover FREE activities for families in Connecticut! Here are some of our best finds for the summer season! FREE Arts & Crafts FREE Visits With Animals FREE Water Activities FREE Museum Visits FREE Beach Visits FREE Hiking FREE Concerts & Shows Looking for even MORE free fun? You can […]

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OAAM’s Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom (Budget Edition)

Hi friends! We know this is the post you’ve been waiting for 🙂 Summer is (almost) here and we have all the inspiration you need for a season of family-friendly fun! But first, I wanted to take a moment to give a very special shout-out to our current and most loyal sponsors. Did you know […]

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Bicycles on Main in Old Wethersfield

Please note: This post was published in 2025. However, this is an annual event so this post should still give you a good idea of what to expect on your visit! We love visiting the annual Scarecrow Walk in Old Wethersfield each fall, so we were excited to find out that each May, for National […]