PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015 and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience of this activity, it is possible that some information may be out of date. Please be sure to check the Cragin Memorial Library’s website for the most up-to-date information (make sure you check out the link […]
Ten FREE Outings to Try
Over the years, I’ve been surprised and impressed by some of the budget-friendly fun we’ve been able to find here at Out and About Mom. So today I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite thrifty activities. Need to give your budget a break? Here are 10 FREE outings to try! And they are all Out […]
What We’re Loving Now (February 2015)
Wow. Can you believe that February is almost over? This month flew by! Despite the never-ending snow, we’ve managed to stay sane around here by finding new places for indoor fun (like here and here) and even embracing the snowy weather (like here). Plus, we put together a list of more than 40 indoor play destinations […]
An Indoor Adventure at Bounce Town USA Indoor Playland in Milford
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. 2015 POST Cut to the chase. Take me to the […]
Ten Days of Indoor Play
Disclosure: This post contains information about businesses that are currently advertising on our site. We did not receive any additional compensation for this post and all opinions are 100% our own. We won’t sugarcoat it. This winter has been rough. And those snow days! I can’t even remember the last time we had a normal […]
FREE Kids Workshops at The Home Depot
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Since we moved into our new house about 6 months ago–and it needs a little, er, sprucing up–we have been spending a lot of time at The Home Depot. On my frequent trips there, I was always seeing signs for The Home Depot Kids Workshops. But since […]
What We’re Loving Now (January 2015)
The new year has been off to a quiet start for us at Out and About Mom. We’ve taken a little break from our hectic media schedule to focus on some other aspects of our site, and we even let Mandy (gasp!) take a vacation and spend some time with her family without being chained to […]
Tiny Tot Skate & Bounce at Ron-A-Roll
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, 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 website for the most current information, especially about things like hours, schedules and pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to […]
50 Things To Do With Kids in (and Around) Connecticut in 2015
It’s January, and we’re all making New Year’s resolutions. And while goals like clearing the clutter or exercising more are worthy indeed, sometimes they are not the most fun to actually follow through with. Am I right? So we think you should add one more resolution to your list; one that you’ll actually look forward to fulfilling […]
Connecticut River Museum (and Holiday Train Show)
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Pssst! Deal alert! There is still time to take advantage of the Groupon for almost half off admission to the Connecticut River Museum! Go now! The problem with January is that it follows December with all its tinsel and twinkle and tidings of comfort & joy. […]