Milford-Orange, CT

Dance classes for kids are a great way to expose them to movement, music, rhythm and more! It is also the first available option for organized activity that isn’t a Mommy & Me-style class, aiding in independence and preparing toddlers who may never have had a caregiver other than their…

Easter is early this year, but it looks like Mother Nature got the message and early Spring is here too!  Perfect weather to get out and participate in community Easter egg hunts and visits with the Easter bunny too!  Below are all the area Easter activities and scheduled Easter bunny…

Preschool registration season is already in full swing.  If you have a 2 or 3 year old you are interested in enrolling in preschool for the Fall, now is the time to begin your search.  Many area preschools host open houses throughout January, February and March, and all welcome parents…

Whether you are Irish by ancestry or not, everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! And my favorite way to celebrate it is by heading out to the local parade.  It’s usually the first, big outdoor event of the season – and if we are blessed with some Irish luck –…

Whether in the frigid temperatures of winter, or the sweltering heat of summer, these local Milford and Orange establishments offer great learning and creative outlets for kids of all ages.  After the great response to 13 Active Indoor Play Places for Kids last week, today I have compiled a list…

After just a week of sub-freezing temperatures, my kids are going stir-crazy!  And there is certainly a long winter ahead of us.  Help your kids burn off that pent up energy this winter at any of these awesome indoor play places.  From bounce houses to children’s museum – they all…

After giving thanks and stuffing yourself with turkey on Thursday, it officially becomes Santa Sighting season!  Check out our list of places to see Santa this year, in and around Milford, CT. 10+ Places to See Santa this Season From local tree lightings to breakfasts and your traditional mall Santas, here’s…

We’ve collected your thoughts on the best restaurants and birthday parties in and around Milford and Orange… now that summer is fully upon us, we want to know where you go for your favorite summer treat – ice cream! Vote for the Best Ice Cream in Milford/Orange, CT! School is…

Wow, do you guys really love your birthday parties!  I thought the Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in town generated a lot of attention.  Over the last two weeks, more than 1,000 votes were submitted for your favorite venues, bakeries and entertainment providers.  Thank you so much for all your input and…

In response to the question I get asked by local parents most often – where are the best places in town to go out to eat with the kids? – I recently published the results of our followers’ votes for the Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in town.  With great interest, and…

Spring is in full bloom all around us here in New England (finally!).  And with it, lots of sunny days in the great outdoors.  This year, Big M more than ever is full of questions and wants to know the names of all the flowers!  We recently made our own…

It seems crazy to be thinking about summer when temperatures are still sub-zero and there is snow falling outside, but many local camps have already opened registration for their summer camp programs.  Below we have compiled a list of Connecticut Summer Camps, including links to their brochures, websites and registration…

At 3 years old, Big M has developed a few major infatuations: ballet, princesses and horses.  She lives in a tutu as long as we are in the house, asks to watch The Nutcracker at least once every day, and now requests her ballet slippers so she can dance along…

On Fridays, we offer financially savvy advice for the household CEO – from household budgeting, to saving for college, to where to find the friendliest deals for your wallet.  This week – where to find FREE, or very affordable, engaging activities for your kids, no matter where you live. Nationwide…

One of my favorite things to do this time of year is drive around and see all the lights everywhere.  As a child, we used to all get in my Grandparents’ suburban with hot chocolate and snacks, and my Grandfather would take us to see the lights. There’s at least…