Memorial Day Weekend Parades and Events with Kids in Connecticut
After this long, harsh, Connecticut winter, what a relief to glimpse the calendar and see Memorial Day, the unofficial kickoff of summer, finally right around the corner! While you might feel like it...
View ArticleDay Trip to The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, CT
We are generally NOT a family of outdoorsy folks. Our idea of connecting with nature is bird/critter watching, in the woods surrounding our home, from the comfort and safety of our deck. However, as...
View ArticlePick Your Own Berry Farms in Connecticut
It's nearly the end of the school year, the warmer weather is on our doorstep and soon, we'll find ourselves lounging through the lazy days of summer. We're big fans of the abundance and availability...
View Article8 Affordable Connecticut Beaches
What do you most associate with Fairfield County and the summer time? The lovely beaches that line the Connecticut coast! But what’s a family to do that doesn’t live in a seaside town and is on a...
View ArticleBlueberry Picking in Connecticut: Pick Your Own Farms
Come and pick 'em folks! Did you know that blueberries are really good for you? The total antioxidant capacity of blueberries is twice that of spinach and 3 times that of oranges. And they can also...
View Article10 Great Beach Day Trips in Connecticut
As a lifelong resident of Connecticut, the list of my state's redeeming qualities is lengthy. Among the attributes of living in the Nutmeg State, is our close proximity to water. No matter where in...
View ArticleA Family Visit to the Gilson Cafe & Cinema in Winsted
Tucked away in Winsted, Connecticut, sits perhaps one of the best kept secrets in Litchfield County. My first experience at the Gilson Theatre was during a vacation from college, and some friends and...
View ArticleDay Trip to Ocean Beach Park in New London
Summer is NOT over until the calendar says it's over. Even then, there's always a bit of a reserve of warm weather, and perfect conditions for heading to the shore for a family day at the beach! Of...
View ArticleFamily Friendly Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend in CT
Where did the summer go? It seems like just a few weeks ago, I was finally putting away the snowblower and shovels! The calendar doesn't lie, and Labor Day is almost here, the unofficial, last...
View ArticlePick Your Own Apple Orchards This Autumn in Eastern CT
Packing up the kids and heading out to pick apples is a rite of passage, and almost a requirement, for families in New England. Giving kids, both big and little, the experience of seeing where food...
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