With Thanksgiving arriving this week, the holiday season is officially upon us (yay!). If you are a planner (like us!) then you are already researching outing ideas and making sure you and your family have time to enjoy all of your favorite destinations. As always, we wanted to save you some time and help you get […]
The Best Holiday Shopping Destinations with Kids in (and around) CT
I love Thanksgiving. It’s by far my favorite holiday. And for a long time I used to get very grumpy when people started talking about or preparing for the holiday season to follow before we’d even gotten that turkey in the oven. But then I had kids. And all of a sudden I learned (the hard […]
Billy Beez – An Indoor Jungle Themed Play Arena
Hi everyone! I’m excited to share that my friend, Tiffany Wentworth, is a guest blogger on our site today! Tiffany and I met a few years ago when our children were attending the same preschool. We were both very involved in the school’s PTO and spent a lot of time together making copies of […]
Event Update: Florence Griswold Museum’s Wee Faerie Village 2016
Hi readers! We know many of you are looking for fun things to do this weekend, so we wanted to let you know about a magical activity taking place at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. Each year the museum puts on a beautiful event called the Wee Faerie Village where they take visitors […]
5 Posts About Walt Disney World
During this time of year, we know readers may be looking for a little bit of pixie dust to help in the planning of their next family adventure. So we thought it might be helpful to round up the posts we’ve written about a very magical destination that many New Englanders enjoy visiting right about […]
Fall Fun at Scott’s Yankee Farmer
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2016 Post: Thank you to Scott’s Yankee Farmer for giving my […]
A Hidden Jem’s in South Windsor
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 Facebook page for the most current information, especially about things like hours, menu items and pricing. UPDATE MAY 2023: Please note that […]
2016 Guide to Family Friendly Halloween Events in Connecticut
Halloween is such an exciting holiday for kids, but you don’t want to leave all of the fun to just one night! At Out and About Mom, we love to find even more opportunities for our kiddos to get dressed up in their favorite costume and get into the Halloween spirit. So once again, […]
A Fall Photo Shoot With The Flash Lady Photography in Newington, CT
DEAL ALERT! The Flash Lady is currently offering OAAM readers $50 off a newborn session with due dates through August 2018 when you book your due date by March 31st, 2018 (not valid on previously booked appointments or with any other offer). Find more information on newborn sessions HERE. This post has been sponsored by The Flash […]
Drop In Activities at Chelsea Piers
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, especially about things like schedules and pricing. 2016 POST Cut to the chase. Take me to the […]