Update August 2014: A reader let us know that the restaurant mentioned in this post, 59 Bank, is no longer in business. She suggested New Milford visitors check out The Cookhouse for a family friendly dining option. Last month, we mentioned on our Facebook page that Alyson Hickey of Alyson Hickey Photography was holding a Mother’s […]
Extra! Extra! Read All (Out and) About It!
We are so excited to tell you that today Out and About Mom is featured in The Glastonbury Citizen newspaper! Six years ago when hubby and I first learned that we would be moving to Connecticut for his new job, we didn’t know anything about the Hartford area. Then, on a house hunting trip, we stopped […]
Our Children’s Place Boundless Playground
Before I get into this post, I’d like to take a moment to say: You have been leaving us some awesome comments lately, filled with fabulous new tips on places we’ve posted about and great suggestions for places to visit in the future. So we just want to say thanks. And keep ’em coming! Together, […]
Wordless Wednesday: The Tulips are Here
The tulips have arrived at Elizabeth Park in Hartford. The park is definitely hopping this time of year. People are out walking, mommies are working out in the Stroller Strides class, families are taking pictures in the tulip garden and enjoying picnics near the rose garden. The park also just released their summer concert series […]
Storytime at Wethersfield Library
A few weeks ago, Shawna, Boo, Sparkles, Bruiser, and I all ventured out to visit a new-to-me library. The destination: Wethersfield.
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Joey Garlic’s in Newington
In the February issue of Hartford Magazine, I came across a highly celebratory article on Joey Garlic’s Pizzeria in Farmington, Connecticut. The gorgeous glossy pictures and the rave reviews made me remember that it had been far too long since I’d had myself a Joey fix. In fact, it had been over a year since […]
Wordless Wednesday: Name That Pizza
Here’s a delicious clue where Boo and I went for the next installment of the Tiny Diner Series. Do you recognize this pizza? Check back tomorrow to see where to find it! p.s. Believe it or not, this giant slice was actually ordered from the Kids’ Menu. Lucky Boo!
A Bit of a Delay
I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend this past weekend. I know many of you were celebrating Easter and/or Passover with family and friends. We had a nice relaxing Sunday ourselves. Bruiser and Sparkles got their first Easter basket and were excited to find their plastic eggs were filled with yogurt melts and puffs (it’s […]
Something Fun for Everyone at Elm Ridge Park
UPDATE 3/3/20: There’s a BRAND NEW playscape in this park! Hope to post about it soon– stay tuned! Back in February, I wrote about our Dinosaur State Park adventure. As you probably know, this famous park is located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. But what you may not know, is that Rocky Hill has another great […]
Wordless Wednesday: Afternoon at the Park
Um, Daddy, I think that slide is a little too small for you 🙂 To see more of this great park, check back tomorrow for my post! Cheers!