PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally published in 2020. ——————————- Halloween was on. Then is was off. Then is was definitely happening (albeit with candy bowls on the front porch). Now the experts at the CDC are recommending new alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating. So what’s a mom with five bags of Halloween candy languishing in […]
Glazed Pottery Painting & Art Studio
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2019 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to […]
Imagine Nation Revisited: The NEW Artists Circle Series
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. This post has been sponsored by Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center. All opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own. As parents, I feel like we are afforded a unique perspective on the passage of time. Somehow days can feel like years and […]
Hartford Stitch Sewing Studio in West Hartford
Please note: This post was written in 2018, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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. UPDATE AUGUST 2019–HARTFORD STITCH HAS MOVED! But not far 🙂 Check out their new, larger location just […]
Fun for Everyone at Yankee Candle Village
Please note: This post was originally published in 2018, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please visit Yankee Candle Village’s website for the most current information, especially about things like hours & pricing. Some activities may be unavailable due to current […]
Discovery Sundays (and more!) at the Florence Griswold Museum
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours and pricing. Details for the 2023 Discovery Sundays program can […]
Quick & Easy Teacher Gifts
Psst! Don’t forget to check out our NEW 2017 Summer Bucket List for more than 50 ideas for amazing summer adventures with kids in (and around) Connecticut! This post was originally published in 2016. Hi everyone! So this week we are hard at work pulling together our 2016 Summer Bucket List. (Be sure to “like” […]
Our Trip to Chocolate Works
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2016. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please visit their website and/or Facebook page for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something in this […]
Michaels Kids Club Workshops
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016. Please visit the Michaels website for up-to-date information on their current classes and program offerings. Michaels now offers many virtual options for learning too! 2016 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. One of the best things about writing this blog is that it functions […]
Arts & Crafts and Cooking Workshops for Kids in CT
Every winter, we put together our annual guide to indoor play places. In previous years, we’ve focused on places for active play– bounce arenas, trampoline parks, indoor play spaces with climbing equipment, library play areas with lots of pretend play options. It’s always helpful to have a list of these kinds of places for those […]