Show your love. Hit the Facebook “like” button above. Thank you! Thank you to the Essex Steam Train for providing our families with tickets to this event. All opinions are 100% my own. —————————————– Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. This past weekend, we got a chance to check out Essex Steam […]
Gillette Castle State Park
Please note: This post was written in 2013, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website. ———————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It was a gorgeous day in Connecticut […]
Kidcity: A Two Year Old’s Perspective
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience of visiting Kidcity (we go there a lot, and most things have remained the same!), it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about […]
Playground at Clinton’s Town Beach
July 2016 Update: For the 2017 season, beach passes are required from the third weekend in June to Labor day. Currently, no beach passes are being issued for non-residents on the weekend. More details can be found on the Clinton website. ————————————————————— Two weeks ago, I told you about our trip to Clinton, Connecticut. We […]
A Little Shopping and Lunch in Clinton
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and although it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Be sure to check their websites (Clinton Premium Outlets; Lobster Landing) for the latest destination details. 2012 Post My husband never asks to go shopping. He HATES shopping. I […]
Playroom Meets Cafe at Stay and Play in Old Saybrook
Update 2015: This venue is no longer open. They (unfortunately) closed their doors permanently earlier this year. Like a lot of busy moms (and dads), I often find myself lying awake at night, unable to fall asleep as I ponder 1: All the things on my to-do list that I didn’t get around to today; and […]
Kids Rule at Kidcity
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. UPDATE 1/17/15: BIG NEWS! After nearly two years of renovation, Kidcity has opened their brand new room! It’s called “Middleshire” and it’s a pint-sized medieval village complete with a farm, a bakery, a tavern and many other opportunities for creative play! (This room replaces the “Corn […]
Lyman Orchards Adventures
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2011. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the Lyman Orchards website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2011 Post: Though the temperature gauge is reading 80 degrees, I promise you that […]