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 […]
Tiny Trains are Tons of Fun at Time Machine Toy and Hobby
Several weeks ago, hubby announced, apropos of nothing, that he had decided to build a model train set in our (dank, unfinished) basement. This would not just be any ol’ stretch of track. No, it would be a replica of the famous (well, famous to Rhode Island natives like ourselves anyway) Providence and Worcester railroad […]
OAAM Guide to Holiday Shopping with your Kids
So this is an exciting week. Not only do we have a big holiday on Thursday, Thanksgiving. But to some, we may even have a bigger holiday on Friday, BLACK FRIDAY! Let the holiday shopping season officially begin! You may be reading through the advertising section of your newspaper, watching the crazy Target lady commercials […]
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 […]
Family Friendly Ikea
A few weeks ago, I was searching on the internet for a book rack for my kids’ room. During my search, I came across an Ikea “hacking” site and found this idea . . . This was perfect (and a much better option than the expensive book racks I had found so far). I decided […]
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 […]
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this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 […]
Eat, Play, Learn at The Big E
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2011. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check their website for details about things like dates, hours and pricing. ——————————————————- 2011 Post: Planning a trip to the Big E? I’ve got one word for you: “Jeet?” For those not […]
Petting Zoo at Flamig Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2011 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. If you notice something in this post […]
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 […]