On Monday, we took advantage of the reciprocity program through our membership at the CT Science Center and went to visit Mystic Aquarium. While we were there, I, as usual, was taking way too many pictures with my camera. I was trying to capture the fun of the moment and maybe get some shots for a future […]
Guest Post: Meet the Publisher of Hulafrog
Today we are joined by my friend and fellow West Hartford mommy, Annie Steckroth. Annie and I first met at our local library when our kids were in a class together, but we see each other all the time as we venture out and about with our little ones. I thought that Annie was a […]
Chuck E. Cheese’s in Manchester: Fun for Kids and Their Grown-ups
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. 2013 POST: Cut to the chase. Take me to the […]
Wordless Wednesday: Time for Trains!
It had been over a year since we last took Boo to see the model train layouts at Time Machine Hobby in Manchester, so a few weekends ago we decided to go for another visit. The store always has some pretty neat model train sets that you can see anytime you go in, but every […]
Dance Dance at the Elmwood Community Center
July 2014 update: There are some changes to the Elmwood Community Center’s dance program for Fall 2014. The previous program (including the Dance Dance class) will be relocated to a new dance studio in West Hartford, Imagine Studios, and the Hartt School Community Division will begin offering a new dance program at the ECC. We are […]
Giveaway: Win Tickets to the Mandell JCC’s 5th Annual Parenting Conference
Congratulations to Sarah, Melissa, and Elizabeth on winning tickets to the Mandell JCC’s Parenting Conference! Didn’t win but want to go? Tickets are available for purchase by calling 860.236.4571 by March 13th, 2013. This is the fifth year anniversary of the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford’s annual Parenting Conference and we are giving away a […]
Reciprocity Revealed: The ACM, the ASTC and how to get the most out of your museum membership
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2013. While we are not aware of any major changes to the reciprocal museum membership programs, it is possible that information in this post could be outdated. Please check with the museum that you would like to purchase a membership to and/or the museum that you plan to visit […]
Wordless Wednesday: Let’s Do Lunch
When your entourage includes two toddlers and an infant, your eating destinations can seem limited. {What do you mean we can’t use all three high chairs for our family?} But hey, sometimes a momma just doesn’t feel like cooking or cleaning up a meal. Right? This weekend we stopped by one of our favorite eateries, Chipotle. We […]
February 2013 Roundup
UPDATE: The Mamoga Wellness program is undergoing some changes to their website. Their normal email address is therefore not currently working. If you are looking to attend one of their demo classes on Thursday or Friday this week (2/28 and 3/1), send an email to themamogaproject@gmail.com) Well the month is almost done and that means […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Maggie McFly’s in Glastonbury
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. We moved to Glastonbury about seven years ago, and in that time the location at 40 Glastonbury Boulevard has housed at least three different eating establishments, the most recent of which is Maggie McFly’s, a Connecticut-based eatery with three other locations in the state. I’m not sure […]