One of our FAVORITE things to do while the kids are waiting to eat is to make some Thanksgiving Crafts. (It's also something we do…
Joanne FishmanNovember 15, 2024
Corn mazes are a Connecticut Tradition- and they are filled with so much fun for the whole family. Some farms have more than one AND…
Joanne FishmanSeptember 27, 2024
Memorial Day weekend is a mix of joy- summer is almost here!- and remembrance. We've rounded up some of our favorite playgrounds and a whole…
Joanne FishmanMay 11, 2024
Earth Day is a Birthday! Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970, in San Francisco, CA. Every year, The United States and over 100…
Joanne FishmanMarch 15, 2024
A Connecticut tradition, maple sugaring is a fun (and often free!) family activity. Delight in the New England tradition of making maple syrup, discover how…
Joanne FishmanFebruary 10, 2024
Black History Month is an opportunity for families to honor the contributions of Black people throughout US History. It honors all Black people, from the…
Joanne FishmanFebruary 1, 2024
Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is a Connecticut-grown, grass-roots project dreamed up in 2011 by librarians Nadine Lipman (Waterford Public Library, retired)…
Joanne FishmanJanuary 26, 2024
Monday, January 15 marks the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy…
Joanne FishmanJanuary 7, 2024
Valentine's Day isn't just for adults - in our family we spread the love and take the opportunity to hugs our kids even more! Let's…
Joanne FishmanJanuary 1, 2024