So, as Mandy told you in her post on Tuesday, Connecticut’s Office of Tourism is hosting a contest where folks can vote for their favorite CT town (and be entered to win a pretty nice grand prize just for voting). As part of the campaign, they’ve asked us to help spread the word by writing […]
Wordless Wednesday: Happiness
The weather person is promising temperatures in the 70’s today. Please, please, please be true. After yesterday’s frigid temperatures, I think everyone could use a nice day. So, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the temperature gauge surpasses 70 degrees. Because a warm Spring day makes me happy. Oh, and these pictures make me really […]
My Favorite Connecticut Town: West Hartford
Connecticut’s Office of Tourism has a new contest. Vote for your favorite town and be entered to win a grand prize (A four-night getaway anyone?)!
GIVEAWAY: Raffi #belugagrads Concert in New Haven
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Cassie C on winning the family four-pack of tickets (look for an email from me on how to collect your tickets)! If you didn’t win, but still want to take your little ones to this great event, tickets are available. Check out the details below. Down by the […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Wood-n-Tap
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. When it comes to mealtime, there’s only one thing that can top eating a delicious meal while enjoying the company of your family, all while knowing that you don’t have to do a lick of clean-up afterwards. And that’s being outside while you do it! Now […]
Wordless Wednesday: It feels like spring! (Finally)
I just can’t get enough of this beautiful weather! It almost pains me to come back indoors so Boo can have his afternoon nap. (Notice I said almost 🙂 ). Today we hit one of our favorite playgrounds, Addison Park, for the first time this season. It never ceases to amaze me how much more […]
Northwest Park: 473 Acres of Fun
Please note: this post was originally published in 2013. While it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some details that are outdated. Please visit Northwest Park’s website for the most current information. 2013 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Before I begin this […]
Little Hikes for Little Tikes at Wintergreen Woods in Wethersfield
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. If there’s one positive thing I can say about the frosty, snowy, dreary, loooooong winter that we just experienced, it’s that it has made me enjoy these first lovely spring days even more. Lately my outing mantra has been: I don’t care what we do, so […]
Wordless Wednesday: Summer Dreaming
Last week we were on vacation visiting family on the gulf coast. Oooh I miss it. The sun, the sand, the really really worn out kids. It was so nice. Now that I’m back in Connecticut and the weather is starting to warm up, I’m beginning to dream about the summer days ahead. Pool and […]
Miracle League Barrier Free Playground
Last Father’s Day, there was a special dedication ceremony in West Hartford. After years of hard work and fundraising efforts, the first Miracle League field in New England opened in West Hartford. The complex included not only the Miracle League field but also several fields for the West Hartford Little League and a barrier free […]