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Things to Do with Kids in Connecticut

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Westchester, NY

Please note: This post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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. ———————————————————— Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Thank you to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester […]

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Family Fun at Nomads Adventure Quest

Please note: This post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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. Some new pics from our 2023 visit! Most of the facility looked very much the same, but […]

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100+ Things To Do Over Spring Break in (and around) Connecticut

Since many Connecticut schools have spring break next week, I thought it would be helpful to put together a quick post with some of our most popular outings. While some of you might be heading out of town to a fantastic destination (enjoy!), I bet that many of you, like me, are sticking around for this school-free […]

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Making Maple Syrup at Lamothe’s Sugar House

Please note: this post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 current information. 2017 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. A couple of weeks […]

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GIVEAWAY: Family Four-Pack of Tickets to Day Out With Thomas 2017

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Amanda G., winner of the family four-pack of tickets to Day Out With Thomas 2017! Didn’t win but still want to go? Keep reading for all the details about this beloved event including how to buy tickets. Thanks to the Essex Steam Train for sponsoring this post! All opinions expressed […]

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Out and About Mom’s Favorite Science Adventures

Over the past 5+ years, we have been to so many fascinating places in and around our state. And every so often, we notice a theme emerge from those hundreds of outings. Well lately, I’ve been thinking about all of the science adventures we’ve enjoyed. Turns out, science is super exciting! In fact, we enjoyed these […]

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Tinkerlab at the Welles-Turner Memorial Library in Glastonbury

Please note: This post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about program dates and times. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I first wrote about my local library, the […]

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Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids in CT (2017)

There may have been disagreement today about the groundhogs’ predictions, but we can all agree that whether we find ourselves with an early spring or a lingering winter, we can always look forward to Valentine’s Day! So this year we’ve tapped all our resources to put together this handy Valentine’s Day Guide for 2017 filled with […]

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Learn and Play at Questers’ Way

Thank you to Questers’ Way for providing my family with complimentary admission to Pebble Park for the purpose of writing this post. All opinions are 100% my own. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I actually got my first glimpse of Questers’ Way back in the summer of 2016 when my family […]