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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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post was written in 2014 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 […]
Free Summer Fun for Kids in Connecticut
With five kids between us, Mandy and I know that finding fun activities for little ones can sometimes put a strain on the ol’ family budget, especially during school vacations. But we believe that summer break doesn’t need to break the bank, so we’ve put together a list of FREE activities for kids in and around Connecticut. And […]
Hole-in-the-Wall Beach at McCook Point Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2014. 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 or call 860-739-5828 for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something in this […]
Imagination Station Playground at Ballard Park
2015 UPDATE: This playground is currently under construction! The former playground was determined to have reached its useful life and a huge fundraising campaign took place to build a brand new play area. Construction is currently in progress and hopefully the new playground will be constructed soon! Visit their site for the most up-to-date information. […]
Summer Bucket List Highlights on NBC Connecticut
Hi everyone! Shawna and I were thrilled to have a chance to return to NBC Connecticut on Monday and share a few highlights from our recent Summer Bucket List post. We don’t have a video to share with you quite yet, but as soon as one is available, we will get it on the site. […]