UPDATE 2016: The 2016 Moms & More Halloween Stroll will take place on Saturday, October 29th from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. This post is about the 2011 event and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may contain outdated information. Please be sure to check out the Moms & […]
All treats, no tricks: The OAAM guide to Halloween fun
This post contains information from a previous year and does not reflect current schedules. Please click here to see the 2012 OAAM Halloween Guide. Last year was Boo’s first Halloween. He wasn’t even three months old, but we were so excited to get him all dressed up in his very first itty bitty costume. So […]
The cure for the common pumpkin: No-carve pumpkin decorating tips
FOR MORE GREAT DECORATING IDEAS: Don’t forget to check out our 2012 no-carve pumpkin decorating post here and our 2013 no-carve pumpkin decorating post here. After 5+ visits to orchards and fall festivals this season, we have definitely cultivated quite the pumpkin collection. Here’s what my doorstep looks like right now: Look familiar? Not too inspired, but who’s […]
Rose’s Berry Farm Fall Update
PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2011 event. It is possible that it may contain some outdated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Rose’s Berry Farm website for details about things like dates, hours and pricing. ——————————————————- 2011 Post: Several weeks ago, […]
Fall Festival at Robb’s Farm
With only a few more weekends left to get our fill of hayrides, pumpkins and fall festivals, we headed over to South Glastonbury on Sunday to get the inside “scoop” on Robb’s Farm and ice cream shop.
Beyond the pie: Fresh apple recipes for your fresh picks
It’s an age-old dilemma. You and the kids have picked ten pounds of apples and right now they are sitting on your kitchen counter looking a lot like this: Sure, you could leave them there as a lovely centerpiece. Or you could get cookin’!
Falling for Fall at Scott’s Orchard
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written about the 2011 event. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that it may contain some out-dated information. Please be sure to check the Scott’s Orchard website for the most current information, especially about things like dates, times and pricing. 2011 Post I love fall. […]
Time to Decorate for Fall with Goodies from the Pickin’ Patch
Last week, cute pajamas for Bruiser and Sparkles arrived in the mail from their Grammy. It was a fun reminder that Halloween is right around the corner (their first Halloween!) It was also a reminder for me that it was time to get some fall decor … pumpkins and mums. My husband was home that day […]
Frittering Away The Morning at The Old Cider Mill in Glastonbury
Please note that as of Spring 2013, The Old Cider Mill is under new management. Check out my updated post here. ———————————————– It must say something unflattering about my gastronomical tendencies that, even after five plus years as a Glastonbury resident, I still thought of The Old Cider Mill as just a place to get […]
Lyman Orchards Adventures
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2011. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the Lyman Orchards website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2011 Post: Though the temperature gauge is reading 80 degrees, I promise you that […]