This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out-of-date. Please visit the city of Meriden’s Facebook page for the latest event information. ———————————————————— There’s no shortage of outdoor holiday light displays in and around our state. Last year, we scoped out Holiday Light Fantasia at Goodwin Park in Hartford, CT. This year, I […]
MySuperFoods Granola Bites
Between the shopping, the decorating, and the celebrating, this is one busy season. It seems like we are on the go all the time. That’s why I’m so happy to have discovered the ultimate “fast food” for busy families: MySuperSnack Granola Bites from MySuperFoods. These soft granola treats come in three kid-friendly flavors and are […]
A Winterfest Wonderland at Bushnell Park
This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details. ————————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. There are so many fun, family-friendly outings listed on our 2012 Holiday Activities Page, including one of my favorite holiday outings […]
Wordless Wednesday: A Carousel Ride
We passed a big milestone a few weekends ago…a carousel ride with no tears! (Well, none for Boo; mommy might have shed a few watching her big boy ride the carousel 🙂 ) We started with the bench seat, then graduated to the stationary horse, then the moving horse. And we even got a little […]
A Holly Jolly Trolley
This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, some information may be out of date. Please visit their site for the latest information and event details. And don’t forget to check out our updated 2018 post for more details about a visit to the Connecticut Trolley […]
The Home Depot Fire Safety Event and Giveaway
There’s a scene in the classic and perennially hilarious movie A Christmas Story that can always elicit a nostalgic chuckle from my mother-in-law. No, it’s not the part where the mom turns little brother Randy into the abominable snowsuit, although, that usually gets a giggle out of everyone. It’s the part where the infamous “leg lamp” gets […]
Wordless Wednesday: Happy Thanksgiving 2012
You may have noticed that we are not running our normal posting schedule this week, but we couldn’t resist throwing in a few cute pics of the kiddos in honor of the upcoming holiday. Boo endured his first marathon Thanksgiving grocery shopping (only one major tantrum!), and got a lot of chuckles from his silly […]
A Whole Lotta Fun at Whole Foods
PLEASE NOTE: Update 2023–Post COVID-19 Pandemic this Whole Foods no longer offers the large indoor seating area/food court or children’s play area. It does still have limited indoor seating at the front of the store (beyond the checkouts) and outdoor tables. It also still offers all the yummy food choices including fresh, hot pizza (hello, […]
Stay & Play Class at the Glastonbury YMCA
So maybe you’re not quite ready to drop your little one off for preschool, but you’re also looking for something with a little more structure than a playgroup. Well, I have the solution to your dilemma: check out the Stay & Play class at the Glastonbury Y! This class is open to anyone, from any […]
Wordless Wednesday: Snow Day!
Boo had a ball frolicking in the flakes this morning 🙂 Want to keep up with all our Out and About Mom adventures? Check back every Tuesday and Thursday as we dish up more Momsense for getting out and about with your little ones. Don’t have time to check back in? Let us send you an automatic notification of […]