You’ve probably noticed that we love our parks and playgrounds here at Out and About Mom. Here are a few reasons why: 1. They get us and the kiddos out of the house. 2. They are great places to meet up for playdates. 3. They are fun and interesting for both our kids and for […]
Playground at Ross Field is a Preschooler’s Paradise
Last week Mandy shared her “secret playground” in West Hartford, and this week I’m going to clue you in to my “secret playground” east of the river here in Glastonbury. I guess it’s not so much of a secret playground as it is a hidden playground. It’s one of those places where if someone hasn’t […]
Wordless Wednesday: Pool Prep
Boo is taking his very first swimming lessons next month. This will also be the first time he’s ever been in water of any depth, unless you count his bathtub. To get him ready, we’re starting slow. Last weekend, we let him play with a water table (success!). Next weekend, maybe we’ll break out the […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: The Cheesecake Factory Sunday Brunch
Pre-parenthood, there were few indulgences that hubby and I enjoyed more than a good weekend brunch. The visions of hot coffee and cold cream; fluffy french toast with sticky sweet syrup; crispy, salty bacon; and crunchy hashbrown potatoes were just about the only things that could entice us to not sleep away the whole morning […]
Wings, Swings, and Other Fun Things at Wickham Park
UPDATE 5/24/16: Our first visit to Wickham Park was over 4 years ago! But we’ve been back for many subsequent visits. Don’t forget to check out our other posts about Wickham Park including this one about the Sensory Garden, model train, hiking trails and picnic areas with playgrounds. Wickham Park is now open for the 2016 season […]
Wordless Wednesday: Happy Mother’s Day!
There’s no harm in starting the celebration a little early, is there? 🙂 Here are a couple of my favorite pictures of me and my mom, taken on my wedding day. And here’s a picture of me and Boo, taken on my first Mother’s Day last year as we celebrated with lobster rolls and homemade […]
April Roundup
If April showers bring May flowers, then what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! (Ha ha.) But seriously, can you believe it’s time for the April roundup already? I guess time really does fly when you’re having fun. And boy did we have lots of fun last month! So join me for a scroll down memory […]
Indoor Play Area at McDonald’s
UPDATE 7/7/16: It’s complete! The new Glastonbury McDonald’s and the new indoor Playplace are open for business. Check out some pics of the new play area here. UPDATE 4/18/16: Currently, this McDonald’s location is under construction and only the drive-through is open. When it reopens, it will have a brand new kids’ play area! Stay tuned […]
Wordless Wednesday: Daddy’s Shoes
AND COMING UP… Check back tomorrow to see where (and what) this is 🙂
Extra! Extra! Read All (Out and) About It!
We are so excited to tell you that today Out and About Mom is featured in The Glastonbury Citizen newspaper! Six years ago when hubby and I first learned that we would be moving to Connecticut for his new job, we didn’t know anything about the Hartford area. Then, on a house hunting trip, we stopped […]