PLEASE NOTE: Update 2023–Post COVID-19 Pandemic this Whole Foods no longer offers the large indoor seating area/food court or children’s play area. It does still have limited indoor seating at the front of the store (beyond the checkouts) and outdoor tables. It also still offers all the yummy food choices including fresh, hot pizza (hello, […]
Wordless Wednesday: A Baby Update
As most of you know, we have worked with local photographer, Kathryn Deane, over the last few months to update some of the site design photography for our blog. I was pregnant when she took the initial round of pictures, so she recently came by my house to capture a few shots of my newest […]
Gym Kids at the Elmwood Community Center
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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. (Click through to their most current program brochure for details.) […]
Stay & Play Class at the Glastonbury YMCA
So maybe you’re not quite ready to drop your little one off for preschool, but you’re also looking for something with a little more structure than a playgroup. Well, I have the solution to your dilemma: check out the Stay & Play class at the Glastonbury Y! This class is open to anyone, from any […]
Wordless Wednesday: Snow Day!
Boo had a ball frolicking in the flakes this morning 🙂 Want to keep up with all our Out and About Mom adventures? Check back every Tuesday and Thursday as we dish up more Momsense for getting out and about with your little ones. Don’t have time to check back in? Let us send you an automatic notification of […]
Beardsley Zoo
Over the last two months both Shawna and I have posted about zoos located in neighboring states, the Central Park Zoo in New York and the Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island. But, did you know we have a zoo right here in Connecticut? This year the zoo is celebrating its 90th birthday!
A Modern Gem: The Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2012. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. We encourage you to check out their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something […]
October Roundup
Another month has come and gone. That means it’s time for the OAAM Monthly Roundup! Soon Christmas music will start, turkeys will be in the oven, and holiday shopping will commence. But, before we get wrapped up in the holidays right around the corner, let’s take a moment to reflect on all of the places we visited in […]
Wordless Wednesday: Halloween
I wanted to entitle this post, “Happy Halloween”, but I know that this day is going to be very challenging for many people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Unfortunately, it may not be the happiest of holidays as over 600,000 people in our state are without power and many are dealing with property damage from wind, trees and water. Shawna […]
Fall Fun at Connecticut Farms and Orchards
We are so lucky to live in a state with an abundance of farms and orchards. Throughout the year, these family friendly destinations provide us with fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy products and more. Then, in the fall, many of them open up their properties to celebrate the season with hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more.