Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Some of you may be reading the title to this post and thinking, “Wait. Didn’t Shawna just write about Buckingham Playground?”. Well, the answer is yes. But, thankfully, there are at least two playgrounds in Connecticut with the name Buckingham. And I say “thankfully” because, for […]
Another Hidden Gem in Glastonbury: Buckingham Park
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. One of my favorite parts of writing this blog is when our readers clue us in to fabulous new places that we didn’t even know existed (especially when they are practically in my own backyard!). Such was the case with Buckingham Park in Glastonbury, CT. Located […]
Wordless Wednesday: Mother’s Day Brunch
This year for Mother’s Day, hubby and Boo surprised me with a fancy-ish brunch at The Adams Mill in Manchester, CT. Throughout the past seven years that we’ve lived in CT, I’d heard so much about this restaurant fashioned in an old paper mill building, that I was always dropping hints about wanting to try it out. […]
Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
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While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated.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 needs […]
More to Explore at Wickham Park
UPDATE 5/24/16: Don’t forget to check out the details from our first visit to the Wickham Park Main Playground, Aviary and Nature Center. Wickham Park is now open for the 2016 season and will remain open through the last weekend in October 2016. You can find the most up-to-date hours & rate information here. 2013 Post: Cut […]
Wordless Wednesday: The Beauty of Spring
As soon as the weather clears up, I highly recommend you take a trip over to Elizabeth Park in Hartford/West Hartford. The tulips are in bloom. Don’t wait, though, because this beautiful gift of spring doesn’t last long . . .
Gillette Castle State Park
Please note: This post was written in 2013, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website. ———————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It was a gorgeous day in Connecticut […]
GIVEAWAY: Presale Tickets to the Cute Kids Consignment Sale
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Amber R., Ashley B., and Haley C. on winning the tickets! If you didn’t win, but still want to go to the sale, passes are available at the door. Check out the details below. As I mentioned earlier, we are having a double dose of giveaways at OAAM today. Lucky you! […]
GIVEAWAY: Tickets to “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Kim P. on winning the tickets! If you didn’t win, but still want to go to the show, tickets are available. Check out the details below. Today we have not one, but two GIVEAWAYS on tap for our readers. This morning’s GIVEAWAY is for tickets to a theater performance in Fairfield, Connecticut […]
April 2013 Roundup
Spring is here! Spring is here! Spring is here! Are you like me and doing the happy dance? I know it is still pretty brisk at night, but the days are sunny and warm. It has been so nice that I have even contemplated putting on a pair of shorts (though I’m afraid my pasty […]