This post was originally published in 2017. Please be sure to check the websites of these destinations for any changes in hours, pricing and program offerings. Please note: This post may contain information about businesses that are or have been Out and About Mom sponsors. No additional compensation was received for this post. Out and […]
Event Update: The 2017 Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show is January 28th & 29th
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and got to spend some extra time celebrating with family and friends. I definitely enjoyed having a little time off from blogging (and I think my family was thankful to have a few weeks where I wasn’t constantly snapping pictures of them!), but as usual, […]
8 Family-Friendly Activities to Try This Holiday Break (2016)
Today’s post is brought to you by The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss their upcoming presentation that is perfect for your littlest theater goers: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! coming up on January 8, 2017 at 3:00pm. Join Daniel Tiger and his friends as they hop aboard the trolley and explore their beloved Neighborhood of Make-Believe in this live […]
Gingerbread House Workshop at Lyman Orchards
Today’s post is brought to you by The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss their upcoming presentation that is perfect for your littlest theater goers: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! coming up on January 8, 2017 at 3:00pm. Join Daniel Tiger and his friends as they hop aboard the trolley and explore their beloved Neighborhood of Make-Believe in this live […]
GIVEAWAY: Family Four-Pack of Tickets to Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! at The Bushnell
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. Congratulations to Alyssa M., winner of the family four-pack of tickets to see Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! at The Bushnell on January 8, 2017 at 3:00pm. Keep reading to find out more about this family-friendly show and how to buy tickets. Disclosure: This giveaway is being sponsored by The Bushnell Center for the Performing […]
The Best Holiday Shopping Destinations with Kids in (and around) CT
I love Thanksgiving. It’s by far my favorite holiday. And for a long time I used to get very grumpy when people started talking about or preparing for the holiday season to follow before we’d even gotten that turkey in the oven. But then I had kids. And all of a sudden I learned (the hard […]
Fall Fun at Scott’s Yankee Farmer
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2016 Post: Thank you to Scott’s Yankee Farmer for giving my […]
A Hidden Jem’s in South Windsor
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their Facebook page for the most current information, especially about things like hours, menu items and pricing. UPDATE MAY 2023: Please note that […]
A Fall Photo Shoot With The Flash Lady Photography in Newington, CT
DEAL ALERT! The Flash Lady is currently offering OAAM readers $50 off a newborn session with due dates through August 2018 when you book your due date by March 31st, 2018 (not valid on previously booked appointments or with any other offer). Find more information on newborn sessions HERE. This post has been sponsored by The Flash […]
8 Family Outings for Fall in (and around) Connecticut
Please note: This post contains links to articles that were published in previous years. Please be sure to check each venue’s website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. For the past couple years we’ve put together a massive Fall Bucket List comprised of 50+ outing ideas for the season. […]