The North Pole Express in Essex, CT
The North Pole Express in Essex, CT is one of Connecticut’s favorite Christmas activities for the whole family. It has become a yearly tradition for my family.
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Welcoming Fall in Connecticut
Fall might be the best time of year in Connecticut.
Posted in Mom Stuff.
Tagged Connecticut, fall, leaves.
Sunflower Maze at Lyman Orchards
Wander through a beautiful field of sunflowers at Lyman Orchards sunflower maze in Middlefield, CT. This year’s maze is open from August 3 -27, 2017.
Josh’s Jungle in Hamden, CT
We recently visited Josh’s Jungle, a beautiful new playground in Hamden, CT.
Posted in Family Day Trips, Things to do in CT, Travel.
Tagged Connecticut, hamden, park, playground.
Blueberry Picking at Norton Brothers Farm in Cheshire, CT
Blueberry picking is a surprisingly great activity for toddlers, and our hometown of Cheshire, CT offers several farms to visit. Read the latest post about our trip to Norton Brothers Fruit Farm.
Posted in Family, Family Day Trips, Food, Kid Friendly Food, Mom Stuff.
Tagged blueberry, cheshire, Connecticut, farm, foxon park, fruit, honey.
Day Trip to Kidcity in Middletown, CT
Kidcity Children’s Museum in Middletown, CT is an excellent way to let your young children burn off steam while staying out of the summer heat.
Posted in Connecticut Kids Museums, Connecticut Play Gyms, Family, Family Day Trips, Twins.
Tagged Connecticut, kid city, middletown, museum.
How to Get Excused from Jury Duty When You’re a Stay-at-Home Mom
Jury duty is the last thing you want to worry about if you’re a stay-at-home parent. Luckily, the state of Connecticut makes it relatively straightforward to be excused from serving if you’re taking care of children at home.
Posted in Mom Stuff.
Tagged Connecticut, jury duty.
Mother’s Day 2013 at Beardsley Zoo
We celebrated Mother’s Day this year at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT. Moms were honored with free admission to the park. Children under 3 also get in free daily. Our family of 4 got into the zoo for a grand total of $12! I’ve been to Beardsley Zoo before, but never with my own children. I […]
Posted in Family Day Trips.
Tagged Beardsley Zoo, Connecticut, Mother's Day.
A Day at the 2013 Meriden Daffodil Festival
Spring was in the air during Meriden’s 35th annual Daffodil Festival. Only a few steps into Hubbard Park and I was reaching for my camera. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to get a picture of my twins with a sea of yellow and white daffodils as a backdrop. Looking ahead, I could see that the […]
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Tagged Connecticut, Meriden Daffodil Festival.
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