UPDATE September 2015: This post is from 2014 and it is possible that it may contain some out-dated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Avon Free Public Library’s website for details on the library hours and class schedule. ——————————————————- Last week we […]
Rails-to-Trails in Connecticut: The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
My little crew has a new obsession — All they want to do, every single day, is ride their bikes. Each afternoon, on the way home from school, the question begins as soon as they get in the car. “Can we ride our bikes when we get home?” Now they are even asking to ride […]
Free Morning Movies at the Bow Tie Cinemas
UPDATE June 2018: Please note that this post was written in 2014. For 2018, the movie schedule is listed below. Trumbull is no longer listed as a participating location. Get the latest information here. 2014 Post Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I’m taking a mini blogging break this week and spending some extra time […]
Imagination Station Playground at Ballard Park
2015 UPDATE: This playground is currently under construction! The former playground was determined to have reached its useful life and a huge fundraising campaign took place to build a brand new play area. Construction is currently in progress and hopefully the new playground will be constructed soon! Visit their site for the most up-to-date information. […]
Ana Grace Marquez-Greene’s Playground in Elizabeth Park
UPDATE: In November 2014 the playground area in Elizabeth Park was expanded. Pictures are below! ————————————————————————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I’ve written about Elizabeth Park several times before (see here, here, here and here). I love so many things about this beautiful destination. The park covers over 100 acres and includes many pathways (some of […]
Rails-to-Trails in Connecticut: Air Line State Park Trail
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. The thing about New Year’s resolutions is that everyone vows to exercise more, but hello, it’s January and 2 degrees outside and who really enjoys a 3-mile jog on a treadmill? Not me. So this year, I decided to save my fitness goals until springtime when […]
Exploring Nature at Fisher Meadows
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. The pictures from today’s post are a bit old. They were taken last November, right before the temperatures dropped and the snow began piling up outside our door. I never had a chance to write about this fun adventure because I didn’t think too many of our readers would be […]
Pierson Park: A Perfect Playground for Preschoolers
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Wow. Today was beautiful, wasn’t it? It was so beautiful, that I’m sad I couldn’t get this post up in time for some of you to enjoy this new-to-me destination today. Well, at least now it seems like we’ve turned a corner on spring, so there […]
South Windsor Public Library Family Stories
UPDATE 1/28/16: This post was written in 2014 and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience of this activity, it is possible that some information may be out of date. Please be sure to check the South Windsor Public Library’s website for the most up-to-date information, especially concerning things […]
Fun With Friends: A New, Free Class for Little Ones at the Shirley Reaback Early Childhood Center
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Click HERE to see the fall 2014 schedule. UPDATE FALL 2014: In response to feedback from the moms in attendance, SRECC has adjusted this class to be more like a drop-in play group with lots of toys for the little ones and lots more time for them […]