Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. One of my favorite types of outings is to scope out new playgrounds. It’s easy, it’s cheap, and it’s a great excuse to go for a drive to a new (to me) corner of our state. For this excursion, we decided to check out Bodie’s […]
Another Hidden Gem in Glastonbury: Buckingham Park
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. One of my favorite parts of writing this blog is when our readers clue us in to fabulous new places that we didn’t even know existed (especially when they are practically in my own backyard!). Such was the case with Buckingham Park in Glastonbury, CT. Located […]
Gillette Castle State Park
Please note: This post was written in 2013, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website. ———————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It was a gorgeous day in Connecticut […]
Little Hikes for Little Tikes at Wintergreen Woods in Wethersfield
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. If there’s one positive thing I can say about the frosty, snowy, dreary, loooooong winter that we just experienced, it’s that it has made me enjoy these first lovely spring days even more. Lately my outing mantra has been: I don’t care what we do, so […]
Miracle League Barrier Free Playground
Last Father’s Day, there was a special dedication ceremony in West Hartford. After years of hard work and fundraising efforts, the first Miracle League field in New England opened in West Hartford. The complex included not only the Miracle League field but also several fields for the West Hartford Little League and a barrier free […]
McDonald’s Indoor Playplace in West Hartford
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2013, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, […]
Mill Woods Park Playground
I know, I know. First, I give you a post about walking trails while we’re having sub-freezing temperatures, and now I’m presenting you with a playground post the day before a blizzard. You must think I have gone off the deep end! Well, I apologize for my rotten timing, but I have a good reason. […]
Nevers Park Walking Trails
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Okay. So you might have seen the title of this post, glanced at the weather report, and then thought: is this girl crazy? Why is she telling me about outdoor walking paths when the temperature is barely making it into double digits? Well, when the weather […]
Fun and Fitness at the Colchester RecPlex
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It seems like it is raining all the time this fall, doesn’t it? So when the sun comes out, I am ready to find an outdoor activity ASAP. Well, a few weeks ago, a friend told me about a popular playground in Colchester, CT that is […]
Glastonbury Multi-Use Trail
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Isn’t this the perfect time of year to get outside and take a walk? The heat and humidity are gone. The air has that perfect little invigorating chill to it. And the turning leaves make every landscape scene look postcard-perfect. Sometimes, however, it can be challenging […]