Happy New Year! We hope everyone enjoyed some sort of holiday break–whether you were just off for a day or two, or, like us, were lucky enough to have an entire 2 weeks off with your family (one of the perks of being our own boss–we set the vacation schedule. Ha!). Now, I know there’s […]
Holiday Express Train Show at the Fairfield Museum and History Center
This post was written in 2014, so some information may be out of date. Please visit their site for the latest event details. For the 2016 holiday season, the Holiday Express Train Show, will take place from December 3, 2016 – January 8, 2017. —————————————— Until I had kids, I never realized just how popular toy […]
Family-Friendly Fun at the Springfield Museums
If you read my post from yesterday about the festive Adventures in Gingerbread holiday exhibit at the Springfield Museums in Springfield, MA, you may have noticed that I mentioned a follow-up post with some new-to-me family-friendly features that I discovered on my latest visit. Because these activities are year-round fixtures at the Springfield Museums, I didn’t want […]
Adventures in Gingerbread at the Springfield Museums
This post was written in 2014, so it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the latest information about this event. 2014 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Making gingerbread houses is serious business in my family. Every year, we get more ambitious with our design. Although, last year we […]
What We’re Loving Now (November 2014)
Okay, so technically it’s not November anymore. But we couldn’t miss an opportunity to share all the fun things that went on behind the scenes last month. And actually, with the holidays right around the corner, the timing is perfect for us to give you a sneak peek at some of our favorite holiday tips and traditions. In case […]
Children’s Museums in RI, MA & NY
Please note that this post was written in 2014 and may contain some outdated information. Although it will still provide you with a great overview of each destination, please check each venue’s website for the most up to date information about specific details like hours & pricing. ——————————————————————— So Thanksgiving is next week, and of course there are going […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Rein’s Deli in Vernon
Please note: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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. Before Boo came along, going out to […]
7 Reasons to Check Out the NEW Riverfront Park Playground in Glastonbury
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Although my town of Glastonbury is among the Connecticut towns with the largest land area, it feels more like a tiny hamlet at times. This is especially true when something new is under construction. It is the hot topic in town and everyone is buzzing about […]
What We’re Loving Now (October 2014)
It’s been a busy couple of months here at Out and About Mom. Back in September, Mandy rocked a radio interview on Country 92-5, and in early October she nailed her first Skype interview on The Weather Channel (where we are now official Momerologists!). Then last week, Mandy and I made the first of several scheduled appearances on […]
Trolley Ride to the Pumpkin Patch at the Connecticut Trolley Museum
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. PLEASE NOTE: The original post is from 2014 and while it should give you a great overview of the experience, please be sure to check The CT Trolley Museum website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like dates, hours and pricing. For 2018, this event runs […]