This Thursday was the 2nd Thursday of the month so you know what that means — Shawna and I had our latest segment with Melissa Cole air on Better Connecticut! This week we visited Ray of Light Farm in East Haddam and it was an especially fun outing because ALL of the kids came along […]
A Playground Adventure at Josh’s Jungle
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Last week I told you about my adventures at The Cookie Workshop in Trumbull, CT. That was such a fun activity–my kids loved it! But after they were finished eating all those cookies, my boys needed to do some serious running around to burn off all […]
{GIVEAWAY} – Win Two Tickets to An Afternoon Conversation with Glennon Doyle Melton
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Nicole C.! Tickets for the event are still available and can be purchased here. ——————————————————– Disclosure: This giveaway is being sponsored by 2 Moms on a Mission. All opinions expressed here are my own. Local non-profit organization, 2 Moms on a Mission, is bringing well-known author and […]
Hubbard Park
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. A few years ago Shawna wrote a post about the holiday event, the Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park. In her post she mentioned that during their visit her husband saw a glimpse of a playground in the park but darkness made it impossible for them […]
The Cookie Workshop
UPDATE 1/21/16: This post was originally written in 2015. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. We encourage you to check out The Cookie Workshop’s website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you […]
Rockwell Park
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. Find current (2021) Splash Pad info here. 2015 Post Cut […]
What We’re Loving Now: April 2015
Oh my goodness, don’t look now but I think spring has finally made it to New England! Well, it’s about time, right? Now we can really make good use of Mandy’s fantastic playground roundup that she posted a few weeks back: It also means there’s even more reason to check out some of our favorite indoor/outdoor venues, […]
Touch-a-Truck: West Hartford Public Work’s Open House Day
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. For the fourth year in a row, West Hartford’s Public Works department will be opening their doors (well actually their parking lot) to visitors. During the event their lot will be filled with a variety of town vehicles and children will have a chance to stop […]
OUT AND ABOUT MOM ON BETTER CONNECTICUT: Transportation-Inspired Outings
Yesterday was lots of fun as we got a chance to do our monthly in-studio segment on Better Connecticut. This month we were chatting with Kara Sundlun all about transportation-inspired outings. If someone in your house loves planes, trains, trucks, and more than you should definitely check out this latest segment. WFSB 3 Connecticut […]
Stories and Art at the Yale University Art Gallery
UPDATE September 2015: Stories and Art resumes for the 2015-2016 academic year on September 13th at 1:00pm. This program is scheduled to run every second Sunday of the month, but please be sure to check the Yale University Art Gallery event calendar for details about upcoming programs before you go. ——————————————————— Cut to the chase. Take […]