Halloween is really the one holiday that is all about the kids (and the grown-ups–like me–who like to occasionally act like kids 🙂 ). And Mandy and I couldn’t wait to get all our little munchkins dressed up this past weekend for the pre-Halloween festivities in West Hartford and Glastonbury. Mandy took her crew to […]
Rainbow Playground in Southington
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Pop quiz. What’s the only thing better than finding an amazing Boundless Playground with tons of fun for kids of all ages and abilities? Finding one that’s completely fenced-in, of course! So today I’m going to give you a little tour of a new-to-me place to […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘Tis the Season for Day Trips
Today we’re continuing our Throwback Thursday series with a look back at a few of our best adventures. As the leaf-peeping season winds down, we thought we’d suggest a few of our favorite day trips that let you enjoy the beautiful views along the way as much as the great destinations. Getting there really is […]
The Painless Pumpkin: No-Carve Ideas for Festive and Family-Friendly Decorating
The no-carve pumpkin craze seems to get bigger each year. And why not?! No messy pumpkin innards, no sharp tools to worry about with the wee ones, and best of all, no carving means your pumpkin display will last for weeks instead of days. After countless trips to all the wonderful farms, pumpkin patches, and […]
A Magical Morning at the Florence Griswold Museum’s Wee Faerie Village
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2013 event. It is possible that it may contain some out-dated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Florence Griswold Museum’s website for details about things like dates, […]
Wordless Wednesday: Stew Leonard’s {FREE} Hay Maze
Why just go grocery shopping at any ol’ place when you can make it a fun family outing at Stew Leonard’s? Having the new baby has made it hard to do any kind of marathon grocery shopping lately, so we’ve been picking up things here and there in an attempt to keep our fridge and […]
Take a Trip to Pumpkintown USA
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2013 event. It is possible that it may contain some outdated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Pumpkintown USA website for details about things like dates, […]
Wordless Wednesday: The Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival
PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2012/2013 event. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival website for details about things like dates, hours and pricing. 2013 Post: Have […]
September 2013 Roundup
On Monday morning, hubby and I awoke to a strange yet familiar hissing sound. Could it be? Already? Yup. It was our radiators, slowly simmering back to life after a long, hot summer of inactivity. It’s official: fall has arrived in Connecticut. But these chilly nights are preceded by some pretty glorious days, so now […]
A Fall Adventure at Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2013 event. It is possible that it may contain some outdated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Bishop’s Orchards website for details about things like hours […]