Hello to our new visitors! This post has gone somewhat viral and we know that many of you are visiting Out and About Mom for the very first time (which of course is super exciting for me and Shawna!) Whether you found us through our segment on NBC Connecticut or a friend shared our site […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: b.good in Glastonbury
UPDATE 2/8/15: Just a reminder that b.good offers “Kids eat free” on Mondays from 4-9pm (with the purchase of a full size adult meal). We love a good deal on some great food! Cut to the Chase. Take me to the Momsense. In case you’re new to our blog, I wanted to take a moment […]
Ana Grace Marquez-Greene’s Playground in Elizabeth Park
UPDATE: In November 2014 the playground area in Elizabeth Park was expanded. Pictures are below! ————————————————————————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I’ve written about Elizabeth Park several times before (see here, here, here and here). I love so many things about this beautiful destination. The park covers over 100 acres and includes many pathways (some of […]
Rails-to-Trails in Connecticut: Air Line State Park Trail
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. The thing about New Year’s resolutions is that everyone vows to exercise more, but hello, it’s January and 2 degrees outside and who really enjoys a 3-mile jog on a treadmill? Not me. So this year, I decided to save my fitness goals until springtime when […]
Top Destinations for Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt in West Hartford
We are finally enjoying some beautiful spring days here in Connecticut and I love that summer is right around the corner. As the days get warmer, I like trying to find new ways to keep my family outside and soaking up a little vitamin D. My latest project was getting us all set up with […]
GIVEAWAY: Family Four-Pack of Tickets to HarttWorks
This giveaway is now CLOSED. Congratulations to our winner, Jennifer F.! Tickets are still available for the event which runs May 23-24, 2014. They can be purchased online or by calling or visiting the University of Hartford Box Office at Lincoln Theater, 860.768.4228 or 1.800.274.8587, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Disclosure: Tickets for this giveaway and compensation […]
April 2014 Roundup
It was another great month of adventures here at Out and About Mom! As always, we’ve put together a handy little roundup so you can check out any posts you may have missed. Saturday Morning Storytime Looking for something to do on a Saturday morning? Then check out the drop-in storytime called Family Stories held at […]
Essex Steam Train’s Day Out with Thomas: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014
Thanks to the Essex Steam Train for providing our families with tickets to this event. All opinions are 100% my own. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Last year, Mandy and I were lucky enough to be invited to attend the 2013 Day Out with Thomas event at the Essex Steam Train […]
New Beginnings With This Month’s Sponsors
Spring is a time of renewal. The flowers are blooming, the birds are nesting, and nature is making a fresh start. So maybe it’s a good time for a new beginning of your own. Hoping to expand your family this year or looking to focus on your own health and wellness? This month we welcome […]
Giveaway: A Family Four-Pack to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
This giveaway is now CLOSED. Congratulations to our winner, Michelle! Tickets are still available for the event which runs May 6-11, 2014. They can be purchased online or by contacting The Bushnell box office at (860) 987-5900. Disclosure: Tickets for this giveaway and compensation for this post were provided by The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts . All opinions expressed here […]