Mandy and I love having new adventures with our kids and then writing about them for the blog. It’s become such a wonderful part of our lives that we almost can’t imagine what we’d do without it! But the truth is, none of this would be possible without the generous support of our wonderful sponsors. They […]
Ray of Light Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still give you a great overview of the experience, please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information. It’s not clear if they still offer the pony rides, but they are now offering opportunities to feed the goats, as well […]
Rocky Hill – Glastonbury Ferry
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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. 2014 Post: Last summer as part of our trip to […]
OAAM’s Top 10 Fenced-In Playgrounds in Connecticut
Now, call us mom-geeks, but Mandy and I get really, really excited when we come across a great fenced-in playground, especially since we usually have multiple kids in tow. So we’ve put together a list of our TOP 10 FENCED-IN PLAYGROUNDS (in no particular order). Because as parents, we want to encourage our kids to run […]
Free Morning Movies at the Bow Tie Cinemas
UPDATE June 2018: Please note that this post was written in 2014. For 2018, the movie schedule is listed below. Trumbull is no longer listed as a participating location. Get the latest information here. 2014 Post Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I’m taking a mini blogging break this week and spending some extra time […]
Fun in the Sun at Lake Compounce
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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. 2014 Post: Thank you to Lake Compounce for providing me and […]
Glastonbury Farmers’ Market
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It was only last summer that Mandy and I discovered Farmers’ Markets as a wonderful source of family fun. I don’t know why we didn’t think of it sooner–they’re outside in an open space and beautiful sunshine, there are often musicians performing and sometimes there’s even […]
Ice Cream and Animals at the UConn Dairy Bar
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014 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 latest information on this destination. 2014 Post: This is the third summer that we have been blogging, and each year several readers […]
Great Connecticut Swimming Destinations with Kids
As the summer temperatures continue to rise, finding a good place to cool off is key. When trying to plan a swim outing with little ones in tow, it is always helpful to get a few suggestions. Well I am here today to do just that, make a few suggestions for beaches, lakes, ponds and […]
Help Your Little Ones Improve in School and Sports This Summer
Hi everyone! It’s time again to shower our sponsors with gratitude for helping us to keep things going here at Out and About Mom. And we have some pretty amazing sponsors with wonderful things to offer to CT families. Lucky us and lucky you 🙂 This month, we’re pleased to continue featuring The Independent Day School […]