This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to our winners: Kristen Z. and Stephanie R.! Thank you to Urban Air Adventure Park in Orange, CT for sponsoring this post and providing the Activate Awesome Passes to our winners! Any opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own. You might recall that back in January we blogged about a NEW indoor adventure park in Orange, CT […]
Maple Sugaring Activities in CT
One of the things I love about writing this blog is that over the years I’ve grown increasingly aware of the subtle rhythms of New England agricultural life. I know that pick-your-own season officially opens with strawberries in June, that fresh berries and stone fruits start to top pancakes in local eateries in early July, […]
Storytime at River Bend Bookshop
Hello Out and About Mom readers! Long time, no blog! I stepped away from my blog contributor duties temporarily but I promise it was for good reason: I came by gainful employment! I am now mom, writer, and bookseller extraordinaire. Allow me to introduce you to one of the newest businesses in Glastonbury and a […]
10 Places to Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Kids in CT
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Get ready to celebrate with our Out and About Mom Valentine’s Day Guide for 2019. This year we’ve compiled a list of 10 activities and events for families that will teach, engage, inspire and encourage creativity. From hands-on projects and handmade gifts to snuggly storytimes, get ready to cuddle up with […]
Take Your Child to the Library Day 2019
It’s no secret that we LOVE libraries here at Out and About Mom. From play areas to programs, our public libraries offer tons of FREE fun for the whole family. And that’s why we get so excited about this annual event aimed at inspiring folks to check out their local library! On Saturday, February 2nd 2019, public libraries […]
GIVEAWAY: Urban Air Adventure Park in Orange, CT
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Geraldina C. and Stephanie, winners of the Pair of Ultimate Passes! Congratulations to Shannan C., winner of the Basic Birthday Party Package! Thank you to Urban Air Adventure Park in Orange, CT for providing the prizes for this GIVEAWAY! Any opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own. Now that you’ve read all […]
Urban Air Adventure Park in Orange, CT
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was written in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 Urban Air Orange’s website for the most current information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2019 Post: Thank you to Urban […]
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 […]
‘Twas the Night Before Holiday Break
This post was originally published in 2018 but has been updated with current information for 2019. Please note: some activities mentioned may be past or present sponsors of Out and About Mom. No additional compensation was received for this post. All opinions are 100% our own. ‘Twas the night before holiday break and all […]
Holiday Shopping With Kids (Yes, it can be fun!)
If you’re anything like me, despite your best efforts to plan ahead, you’re still staring down a list of holidays gifts. And with time running short, it’s inevitable that at some point we’ll find ourselves with no choice but to bring along the kiddos for some of the last-minute holiday prep. So I thought it […]