This past weekend was brutal. I know it doesn’t help that I am 8 months pregnant, but I think everyone was feeling the heat as the temps soared into the 90’s (but felt like they were in the 100’s!). Most of the time, our little window air conditioning units were not cutting it. So we […]
Take Me Out to the Ball Game with the New Britain Rock Cats
Disclaimer: Thank you to the Rock Cats baseball organization for providing us with tickets to the baseball game and for complimentary access to the kids play area. All opinions are 100% my own. ———————— Like this post? Yes? Well, then a giant virtual hug will be coming your way if you hit the little Facebook “like” button […]
Wordless Wednesday: Elizabeth Park Rose Garden
The roses are blooming at Elizabeth Park in Hartford, Connecticut. If you haven’t been, go now! Really, the place is just gorgeous. Maybe even go tonight. If we can get the rain to hold off, their summer concert series will kick off at 6:30 pm. Want to keep up with all our Out and About […]
A Simple Adventure: The City Bus
Like our posts? We would love for you to show how much you enjoy our OAAM adventures by hitting the Facebook “Like” button above. Thank you! Sometimes simplicity is the name of the game when it comes to keeping toddlers engaged. There are days when I will do all sorts of planning for one of […]
Family-Friendly Solutions From This Month’s Sponsors
Once again it’s time for our monthly Sponsor Shout-Out to thank our wonderful sponsors for supporting our site and helping us to keep “scouting your CT outing.” Of course, this post is also a great opportunity for you, our readers, to learn more about these great businesses with lots to offer to CT families. (And you can always […]
Giveaway: Tickets to Essex Steam Train’s Circus Train
This Giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Nermeen, 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: Essex Steam Train and Riverboat has provided the tickets for this giveaway and complimentary tickets for us to attend the event. […]
June 2013 Roundup
Are you enjoying our posts? If so, show your love by hitting that little Facebook “like” button above? Thanks a bunch! —————- Okay. It’s that time of the month, time to take a look at all the new places Shawna and I visited in June!
Wordless Wednesday: Family Photo Shoot
Right before Boo turned one, we had a professional family photo shoot to commemorate the occasion. I loved all the pictures, and I plastered them all over my house, not to mention holiday cards, holiday gifts, calendars, etc. Last year when Boo was turning two, I never quite got my act together to get us […]
Preschool Playdate at Bounce U in Rocky Hill
UPDATE 10/24/18: We are sad to report that this location is now closed 🙁 2013 POST Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Way back when it was cold outside (remember those days?) and I was looking for fun indoor activities where we could stay warm, I stumbled upon Bounce U’s website and […]
The Springfield Science Museum
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2013. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. Please visit their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something in this post that […]