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 While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 […]
A Fall Adventure at Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford
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 It is possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 Bishop’s Orchards website for details about things like hours […]
Wordless Wednesday: Apple Picking Time
If you follow us on Facebook or Twitter, then you know that both Shawna and I spent this past weekend doing a little apple picking. It is that season here in Connecticut and it seems like everyone is talking about their recent apple hot spot. Me and my crew went to Belltown Hill Orchards in […]
Kid Flight at Flight Trampoline Park
***PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOCATION HAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED*** 2013 POST I was provided complimentary entrance to Flight as part of this review. All opinions are 100% my own. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. February 2015 Update: Please note that the Kid Flight sessions are now offered on weekdays from 10:00 am – noon […]
Throwback Thursday: It’s Time for The Big E
Did you know that tomorrow’s a big day? It’s the opening of The Big E! In honor of one of the biggest fairs in this region, we thought it would be great to dedicate this week’s Throwback Thursday to this popular event. For 2013, the event will run from September 13 – 29 and will […]