PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2012. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. We encourage you to check out their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you […]
Pick Your Own Strawberries at Rose’s Berry Farm in Glastonbury
This post is from 2012, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. We recommend checking the Rose’s Berry Farm website and Facebook page for the most up-to-date info. Please note that PYO is usually in a different section of the fields each year. So […]
Mikey’s Place Playground
Before we get started with today’s post, I have some exciting news to share with you. Back in March we reached a big milestone when our pageview counter hit 10,000 views (well, it was BIG for us, anyway!) Well, it took us 7 months to hit that 10,000 mark. But you know what? Not even […]
Wordless Wednesday: A Whale of an Outing
I know it won’t be much of a secret after this, but I couldn’t resist sharing these fun pics from our latest outing. Here’s Boo and his new friend, Juno the beluga whale. For the full report on our aquarium adventure, you’ll have to wait until next week 🙂 COMING UP: What playground could make […]
Family-Friendly Trails at Dinosaur State Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 & pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, […]
OAAM Parks and Playgrounds Preview
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 […]