Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month? Not that I need an excuse to eat more ice cream 🙂 But it is a great excuse to try out a new-to-you ice cream destination! A few years back we published this list of our favorite ice cream destinations in Connecticut. Turns out we have […]
Splash Pad at Watrous Park in Cromwell
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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. UPDATE 2018: We heard that since our initial visit they have added some sails for shade! Yay! […]
RiverQuest Kids Cruise
PLEASE NOTE:Â This post was written in 2015. For more up-to-date information about the current Kids Cruise offerings, please check here. You are always welcome to bring children on their regular cruises as well, and the daytime cruises would be a good substitute option if there are no scheduled Kids Cruise dates. This post should still […]
Low Tide at Harvey’s Beach
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 the Town’s website for the lastest information on parking rates. 2015 Post Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Before I get to […]
Pick Your Own at Lyman Orchards
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 and Facebook page for the most current information, especially things like hours and pricing. 2015 Post Cut to the chase. Take me […]
Connecticut River Museum (and Holiday Train Show)
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Pssst! Deal alert! There is still time to take advantage of the Groupon for almost half off admission to the Connecticut River Museum! Go now! The problem with January is that it follows December with all its tinsel and twinkle and tidings of comfort & joy. […]
Free Holiday Toy Train Display – the Connecticut Cellar Savers
UPDATE 12/4/15: You know what Mandy and I love even more than discovering new outings??? We love finding new ways to make some of our old favorite outings even better!!! Like this Holiday Toy Train Display in Portland. So, how do you top a FREE and amazing display of model trains that my kids always […]
First Saturdays at the Russell Library in Middletown
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Even after two and a half years of scouting and blogging, I am still amazed by all the wonderful activities that are available to us FREE of charge through our public libraries. Between all the terrific play areas, drop-in classes and other children’s programs offered at […]
Holiday Train Display at Amato’s Toy Store in Middletown
This post was written in 2013, 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. It’s no secret that Boo looooooooves trains. Big trains. Small trains. ALL trains. He loves them here and here and here 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, […]