6/2014 UPDATE: The group working to rebuild this wonderful playground now has a website. http://www.jonathansdreamreimagined.org 5/2013 UPDATE: Jonathan’s Dream playground is currently closed and will be undergoing a complete refurbishment. A timeline has not yet been set for reopening. Please see this article from the Patch for more details. Earlier this summer, some friends introduced me […]
Fall Fun
Turning leaves. Crisp air. It’s official: fall is upon us. And with so many seasonal events going on across our state, it’s the perfect time to experience exciting new things with your little ones. To honor the season, we’re scoping out two classic fall favorites: farms and festivals. Follow along as we buddy up with […]
Coming up Next Week
Governor Malloy announced yesterday that Connecticut State Parks and Beaches will be free for CT residents this weekend (9/2 – 9/5). Check out our post on Hammonasset State Park and go visit! Also, come back to our blog next week as we explore a 25,000 square foot playground with boundless fun and visit a FREE story and craft […]
An Enchanting Afternoon At Jessica’s Garden
UPDATE 8/29/13: Click here for some updated pictures and additional information about this location. Every so often I stumble upon a place by such a ridiculous twist of fate that I marvel at how I might have otherwise gone on with my life in complete ignorance of its existence. Jessica’s Garden in Marlborough is one of those places. A while […]
Hurricane Irene
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who were affected by hurricane Irene yesterday and who are dealing with the effects today and for many days. Fortunately for us, both Shawna and I were not impacted in a signficant way by the storm. We lost power for about 10 hours, but there was no […]
3 Items to Check Off Your List at the Reservoir
Do you like to multitask? I think all woman do. It just makes you feel good when you can get so much done at once. Well, this past week, it was a beautiful day and I desperately wanted to get outside and enjoy it. I decided to check a few items off my list by […]
Have Your Fun and Eat It Too at Stew Leonard’s
Please note: This post was written in 2011. It should still give you a good overview of the experience, however it may also contain some outdated details. Please be sure to visit the Stew Leonard’s Newington website for the most current information. 2011 Post: In the life of every new mom there comes a time […]
Baby Time at Noah Webster
This past week we had Grandma and Grandpa in town for a visit. While they were here, we decided to share with them one of Bruiser and Sparkles’ favorite places to hang, the Noah Webster Library in West Hartford! I absolutely love this outing for many reasons, but mostly because: It is FREE It has a […]
Boo’s Birthday Adventure at the Children’s Museum
UPDATE 10/9/15: Please note that since our visit to the Children’s Museum in August of 2011, the Museum has made some significant renovations to many of their exhibits, as well as changes to their pricing and membership policies. We hope to post a new review with updated information soon. In the meantime, please click here to […]
Sun Beams in Hammonasset
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2011 (our very first post ever!), and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the state park website for the latest information on Hammonasset Beach Park and the Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale […]