A few months ago, Mandy and I took the whole crew out for a little adventure in Holyoke, MA. I say “adventure”, but really, it’s so quick and convenient to get to this town just north of Springfield, that it was actually an easier destination than many of our regular Connecticut haunts. Our travels took […]
Toddler Time at Launch Trampoline Park
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 Launch Trampoline Park for providing […]
Plan for a Terrific 2014 with This Month’s Sponsors
Now that the hustle of the holidays is behind us, it’s the perfect time to start making that long-term plan for 2014. What’s on your “must-do” list for this year? Maybe you’re searching for the perfect preschool for your little one or looking to make an academic change for an older child. Then check out […]
Happy Holidays!
Well, it’s been a busy holiday season. As usual, we’ve been running around trying out tons of new activities while also finding time to fit in our old favorites. We hope we’ve given you lots of great ideas for ways to enjoy this special time of year with your loved ones. And now, it’s time […]
Holiday Train Display at Amato’s Toy Store in Middletown
This post was written in 2013, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details. ——————— Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It’s no secret that Boo looooooooves trains. Big trains. Small trains. ALL trains. He loves them here and here and here and […]
Wordless Wednesday – It’s Been a Busy Week
If you’ve read my recent posts, you may think that my life these days involves nothing but holiday related activities. While we have been busy hunting down some fun Holiday Happenings, my crew and I have also been out and about at our regular stomping grounds. I thought I might share where we’ve been over the past […]
Visit Santa’s Christmas Village in Torrington
This post was written in 2013, so some information may be out of date. Please visit their site for the latest event details. Updated dates/times for 2025: December 7-24, 2025; Mondays-Fridays 1:00p.m.-8:30p.m; Saturdays & Sundays 12:00p.m.-8:30p.m.; December 24th, 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Visit with Santa in his home away from home! Every child is given an opportunity to share his or her wish […]
Giveaway: A Family Four-Pack of Tickets to Disney on Ice presents Princesses & Heroes
This Giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Lesley, winner of the family four-pack of tickets. If you didn’t win, don’t worry, you can still purchase tickets for this fun family event! See details below. Disclosure: Tickets for this giveaway and compensation for this post were provided by Feld Entertainment. All opinions expressed here are 100% my […]
Homes, Sweet Homes: The Wood Memorial Library Gingerbread House Festival
INFORMATION FOR THE 2016 SEASON: Event runs from November 25 – December 10, every day except Tuesday & Wednesday. The event is FREE. Find the latest information here. ——————————— Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. This year marks the 3rd year of the annual Gingerbread House Festival at Wood Memorial Library in […]
Wordless Wednesday: Pretty as a (PicMonkey) Picture
Thanks to PicMonkey for providing us with a complimentary 6-month premium features subscription. All opinions are 100% my own. We take a lot of pictures around here at OAAM (as if you haven’t noticed). And all those photos might get kinda boring to look at, not to mention edit, if it weren’t for this fabulous […]