PLEASE NOTE: This JumpingClay location is permanently closed. Visit their Facebook page for details. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Thank you to JumpingClay USA for providing my family with complimentary access to a preschool workshop in order to write this post. All opinions are 100% my own. Today’s adventure is so […]
Take Part in Art at Weir Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and program schedules. 2015 Post: Hi everyone! Today we are so lucky to […]
Art Programs at the Aldrich Museum
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Hi everyone! Today is a really special day because we’ve got a fantastic NEW POST from our friend and fellow blogger, Ally Noel. Ally has been chatting with us for months and giving us so many great ideas for outings in her neck of the woods […]
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 Gentler Jack-O-Lantern: No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
So, we noticed that last year’s no-carve pumpkin decorating post has been getting thousands of views (no kidding!) in the past few weeks. Seems like everyone is searching for fun new ideas for pumpkin decorating that don’t involve kitchen cutlery or small power tools–ourselves included! So we’ve pulled together a BRAND NEW list of no-carve […]
Smile! Quick crafts for those special photos.
Lately, we’ve been sending you all over town in search of fun holiday activities, and you know what that means–photo opportunities! Today, we thought we’d show you a few quick crafts for transforming your holiday (or anytime) photos into fun cards and keepsakes for you and your loved ones. Speaking of cards, you’re likely about […]
Festive, fun, and fast! Pine cone crafts to welcome the holiday season.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been bringing you some posts on great places to get outside and walk with the kiddos (like Westmoor Park, Elizabeth Park, and the West Hartford Reservoir) before we all have to hibernate for the cold winter months. And nothing necessitates a walk more than that four-hour Thanksgiving feast, right? Now, […]
Blue Back Halloween Stroll Recap PLUS what to do with all that candy
UPDATE 2016: The 2016 Moms & More Halloween Stroll will take place on Saturday, October 29th from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. This post is about the 2011 event and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may contain outdated information. Please be sure to check out the Moms & […]
The cure for the common pumpkin: No-carve pumpkin decorating tips
FOR MORE GREAT DECORATING IDEAS: Don’t forget to check out our 2012 no-carve pumpkin decorating post here and our 2013 no-carve pumpkin decorating post here. After 5+ visits to orchards and fall festivals this season, we have definitely cultivated quite the pumpkin collection. Here’s what my doorstep looks like right now: Look familiar? Not too inspired, but who’s […]