PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2013, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours and pricing. If you see something in this post that needs to […]
Wordless Wednesday: Veterans Memorial Park Playground in Hebron
UPDATE APRIL 2025: Veteran’s Memorial Park in Hebron, CT recently got a brand new playscape! Check out this post for all the details 🙂 It was so chilly this morning! Brrrr. Made me realize that I better show you all these pics of a new-to-me playground in Hebron, CT before it gets too cold for […]
Rocky Hill Library
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Libraries really are a frugal mom’s (and dad’s!) best friends. You can check out a childhood worth of bedtime stories. You can find classes and storytimes for both babies and big kids. You can visit play areas stocked with toys, books, and computers. All for the […]
Wordless Wednesday: Ways to Save
If you follow us on Facebook than you probably saw that I posted this earlier this week. We love to use our Facebook Page to let our readers know about deals and discounts at local venues. My latest obsession is the Free for All coupons in the Hartford Courant. If you are a subscriber, you may have noticed that […]
Roaring Brook Nature Center
UPDATE September 2015: This post is from 2013 and it is possible that it may contain some out-dated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Roaring Brook Nature Center website for details about things like hours and pricing. Thank you to the Roaring […]
October 2013 Roundup
Happy Halloween! I hope your little ones are having a fun day dressing up in their favorite costumes and getting ready for a night of trick-or-treating. We will be enjoying the holiday ourselves {which is why I need to hurry up and get this post done!}. My little munchkins need to get to work collecting some […]
Wordless Wednesday: Halloween with the OAAM Crew
Halloween is really the one holiday that is all about the kids (and the grown-ups–like me–who like to occasionally act like kids 🙂 ). And Mandy and I couldn’t wait to get all our little munchkins dressed up this past weekend for the pre-Halloween festivities in West Hartford and Glastonbury. Mandy took her crew to […]
Rainbow Playground in Southington
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Pop quiz. What’s the only thing better than finding an amazing Boundless Playground with tons of fun for kids of all ages and abilities? Finding one that’s completely fenced-in, of course! So today I’m going to give you a little tour of a new-to-me place to […]
It is Open House Time with this Month’s Sponsors
At the end of every month we like to take a moment to give a little shout-out to our current sponsors. As you know, it is thanks to them that we can keep this blog going. So please take a moment to learn about the businesses that support us. We think you will be glad you did! Open house […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘Tis the Season for Day Trips
Today we’re continuing our Throwback Thursday series with a look back at a few of our best adventures. As the leaf-peeping season winds down, we thought we’d suggest a few of our favorite day trips that let you enjoy the beautiful views along the way as much as the great destinations. Getting there really is […]