Can you believe the summer is coming to an end?! I feel like it was just yesterday we were saying goodbye to our preschool teachers and looking forward to lots of fun summer camps and outings! Despite this latest heat wave, fall is certainly upon us. Four of our five kiddos have gone off to school […]
How to Create a Banner Ad with PicMonkey in a Few Easy Steps
Hi everyone! Did you know that Out and About Mom is 100% dependent on the support of our sponsors? It’s true! We could not maintain our site or continue to keep “scounting your outing” without the generous financial support of our sponsors. And whether you purchase one single ad or many months of ads, you are helping us […]
Toppings and Trains on the Connecticut Pizza Trail
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 each restaurant’s website (Luna Pizza Glastonbury; Pizza Works) for the most current information, especially about things like hours, menu selections and pricing. 2015 […]
RiverQuest Kids Cruise
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015. For more up-to-date information about the current Kids Cruise offerings, please check here. You are always welcome to bring children on their regular cruises as well, and the daytime cruises would be a good substitute option if there are no scheduled Kids Cruise dates. This post should still […]
What We’re Loving Now (July 2015)
Wow. The summer is just flying by, isn’t it?! We’ve been loving longer days, impromptu adventures, ice cream binges, soaking up sunshine, and all kinds of outdoor activities that make even us parents feel like kids. When Mother Nature turned up the heat, we responded with our popular “Places to Cool off in Connecticut” post. And […]
Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series at UConn’s Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
UPDATE 5/24/16: The Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series will be presented on six Saturdays, July 2nd through August 6th for the 2016 season. Each show will be performed twice, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $6 for children, $8 for adults. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. See here for details about this season’s […]
Spaulding Pond Beach at Mohegan Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website or call (860) 823-3798 for the most current information. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, please feel […]
8 Things to Love About the Colchester Spray Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, […]
Scoops, Swings & Slides at Kloter’s Ice Cream Barn
UPDATE 5/24/16: Kloter’s Ice Cream Barn is now open for the 2016 season. Hours for summer 2016 are Monday to Saturday. 12:00pm-9:30pm. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? Yup. Since 1984 this mid-summer month has been a celebration of all treats cold and creamy […]
What We’re Loving Now (June 2015)
Summertime fun is in full swing here at Out and About Mom. We’ve already been criss-crossing the state, heading out to find new warm-weather destinations to share with our readers. This month, we had so much fun checking out new-to-us destinations during Connecticut’s Open House Day on June 13th. Make sure to mark your calendar […]









