Between the shopping, the decorating, and the celebrating, this is one busy season. It seems like we are on the go all the time. That’s why I’m so happy to have discovered the ultimate “fast food” for busy families: MySuperSnack Granola Bites from MySuperFoods. These soft granola treats come in three kid-friendly flavors and are […]
A Winterfest Wonderland at Bushnell Park
This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details. ————————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. There are so many fun, family-friendly outings listed on our 2012 Holiday Activities Page, including one of my favorite holiday outings […]
Wordless Wednesday: A Carousel Ride
We passed a big milestone a few weekends ago…a carousel ride with no tears! (Well, none for Boo; mommy might have shed a few watching her big boy ride the carousel 🙂 ) We started with the bench seat, then graduated to the stationary horse, then the moving horse. And we even got a little […]
Holiday Happenings Update
So, normally I would be posting today about our latest holiday outing. My plan was for us to get our Christmas tree this weekend and to give you an inside scoop on where we went. Unfortunately, sickness got in the way. Little Sparkles got a nasty cold and was down for the count the whole weekend. […]
Is Your Family Prepared?
Looking to see if you are the winner of our smoke alarm giveaway? Winner announced at the end of this post. See below. ——————————– As moms and dads, we are busy, very busy. And with so much going on in our everyday lives, it can be hard to take time out and make sure you are prepared for […]
A Holly Jolly Trolley
This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, some information may be out of date. Please visit their site for the latest information and event details. And don’t forget to check out our updated 2018 post for more details about a visit to the Connecticut Trolley […]
The Home Depot Fire Safety Event and Giveaway
There’s a scene in the classic and perennially hilarious movie A Christmas Story that can always elicit a nostalgic chuckle from my mother-in-law. No, it’s not the part where the mom turns little brother Randy into the abominable snowsuit, although, that usually gets a giggle out of everyone. It’s the part where the infamous “leg lamp” gets […]
Second Saturdays at Wadsworth Atheneum
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Did you know that on the second Saturday of every month, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art has a family day? Best of all, the family days are FREE!
2012 Holiday Events in Connecticut
Here it is! Our annual guide to Holiday Happenings in Connecticut. We are trying something a little different this year. I have included below details on a few events and then have put together a full list of events here. So many fun things to check out over the next few weeks! I hope our […]
Wordless Wednesday: Happy Thanksgiving 2012
You may have noticed that we are not running our normal posting schedule this week, but we couldn’t resist throwing in a few cute pics of the kiddos in honor of the upcoming holiday. Boo endured his first marathon Thanksgiving grocery shopping (only one major tantrum!), and got a lot of chuckles from his silly […]