PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2013. The 2016 event will take place September 30th – October 2nd and October 7th – 9th. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Southington Apple Harvest Festival website for details about things like dates, hours and […]
Wordless Wednesday: Together Time
We have been keeping a pretty busy schedule this fall and one of the activities Bruiser and Sparkles have really enjoyed is a program they are taking called Together Time. The program runs at our local preschool in West Hartford, The School for Young Children, and is held every Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:00 am.
New Page: Fall Fun
Shawna and I both love the fall season in Connecticut. One of the best things about this time of year is all of the seasonal outdoor activities that are available to enjoy. We’ve written a lot of posts dedicated to these family-friendly spots, but we realized there wasn’t an easy way to find them on our […]
Take a Trip to Pumpkintown USA
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2013 event. It is possible that it may contain some outdated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Pumpkintown USA website for details about things like dates, […]
Wordless Wednesday: The Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival
PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2012/2013 event. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival website for details about things like dates, hours and pricing. 2013 Post: Have […]
A New Children’s Museum on the Connecticut Scene: KidsPlay in Torrington
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2013, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may not contain the latest information (like the museum’s expansion and new exhibits!). Please check Kidsplay’s website for the most recent details on ticket prices, hours, exhibits, and more. —————————————— Thank you […]
Fall Activities From This Month’s Sponsors
We’ve once again had a busy sponsor month here at Out and About Mom. It is thanks to these Connecticut businesses that we can continue scouting fun outings to share with our readers! Please take a moment to learn about the businesses that support Out and About Mom. Our sponsors are gearing up for a busy […]
September 2013 Roundup
On Monday morning, hubby and I awoke to a strange yet familiar hissing sound. Could it be? Already? Yup. It was our radiators, slowly simmering back to life after a long, hot summer of inactivity. It’s official: fall has arrived in Connecticut. But these chilly nights are preceded by some pretty glorious days, so now […]
Wordless Wednesday: Where We’ve Been
I was looking through my iPhone photos today and realized that the kids and I have been to a lot of OAAM spots over the last week. So for today’s Wordless Wednesday, I just thought I would share a few snapshots 🙂
After School Treat at TCBY and Boundless Playground Fun in Bloomfield
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I was flipping through one of those coupon magazines the other day and noticed an advertisement for TCBY. Normally I’m not a TCBY regular, but the special they were offering caught my eye. TCBY is a charge by the ounce spot (a little too much uncertainty for […]