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August 18, 2015 By Mandy

Swan Boats and More: A Boston Day Trip

PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015 and although it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Be sure to check their website for the latest destination details. 2015 Post Before I get to today’s post, I have a little something to share. Well, actually […]

February 14, 2013 By Shawna

Providence Children’s Museum

Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Before we get into today’s post, I just want to wish everyone a very happy Valentine’s Day! I loved Mandy’s idea for a Valentine’s photo card, so I made one for all of our readers 🙂 Of course, while I was looking for a cute photo […]

October 11, 2012 By Shawna

Roger Williams Park Zoo

UPDATE 5/21/16: This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience of visiting Roger Williams Park Zoo, it is possible that some of the information may be outdated. We recommend that you check their website for details before you go. Hours & rate information has […]

August 7, 2012 By Mandy

Mystic River Park Playground

Skip to the Momsense for this post. It has become a family tradition for us that every summer we make at least one trip to Mystic, Connecticut.  I love the cute downtown area, the beautiful water views and the delicious food and ice cream we indulge in while visiting. This summer, though, was the first time […]

June 5, 2012 By Mandy

Playground at Clinton’s Town Beach

July 2016 Update: For the 2017 season, beach passes are required from the third weekend in June to Labor day. Currently, no beach passes are being issued for non-residents on the weekend. More details can be found on the Clinton website.  ————————————————————— Two weeks ago, I told you about our trip to Clinton, Connecticut. We […]

April 24, 2012 By Mandy

A Day Trip to New Milford

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 […]

October 13, 2011 By Shawna

Beyond Ikea: More ideas for a day in New Haven

For me, Ikea is not one of those places where you go just to quickly pick up one or two little things. For starters, if you live in central Connecticut like I do, it’s probably a good 40-minute drive for you. Second, you pretty much have to walk through the whole store (even if you […]

September 15, 2011 By Shawna

Puttering Around in Putnam, CT

Please note: This post was originally published in 2011. While it should still give you a good overview of this outing, it is possible that some information is outdated. Please be sure to visit the website of any establishment mentioned in this post before planning your visit for the most current information. If you have […]

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