UPDATE 7/7/16: It’s complete! The new Glastonbury McDonald’s and the new indoor Playplace are open for business. Check out some pics of the new play area here. UPDATE 4/18/16: Currently, this McDonald’s location is under construction and only the drive-through is open. When it reopens, it will have a brand new kids’ play area! Stay tuned […]
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 […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Joey Garlic’s in Newington
In the February issue of Hartford Magazine, I came across a highly celebratory article on Joey Garlic’s Pizzeria in Farmington, Connecticut. The gorgeous glossy pictures and the rave reviews made me remember that it had been far too long since I’d had myself a Joey fix. In fact, it had been over a year since […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Ted’s Montana Grill
Before I discuss all the yummy food we ate at Ted’s Montana Grill, I wanted to address one change you may have noticed. Our blog has a new look! Shawna and I created a new blog logo and site design. We are in love with the new look and hope that you like it too. You […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: On The Border in Rocky Hill
It has recently occurred to me that an additional perk of racing to the grocery store prior to a snow event (the first perk being, of course, that you have food in your house should the storm turn out to be significant) is that you then don’t have to go to the store after the […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Plan B in Glastonbury
I love to cook. I’m not exactly sure where my love of cooking came from seeing as my mom hasn’t got the knack for it (although, we joke that she is an expert “arranger” of already prepared food), and as far as I can remember, my maternal grandmother’s most common culinary advice after 40 years […]
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 It is possible that it may contain some outdated information.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, […]
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 […]
Berry Delicious Breakfast at Rose’s Berry Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2011, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website and Facebook page for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. Our advice: get there EARLY! 2011 Post: So last week you may have seen […]
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 […]