Pregnancy Cravings Game

This is a cute fun game. My first would be bagel or chocolate milk. My second would be Pistachio. My third...well I was too busy taking care of older ones I ate whatever I could shove in my mouth.

What cravings did you have?

Do Things For Your Own Self Gratification Quote

"I don't do things so people will like me. I do things so I will like myself." JCF

Take the Summer in Connecticut Challenge

I am on a quest to try new stuff and visit new places. In the past week we visited the Dinosaur Place in New London, Cherry Lane Park in Darien and Mead Park in New Canaan. 

Join me in the quest to discover new things to do in Connecticut. All you have to do is try to visit a new park, beach, farm etc.... In Connecticut and post it in the comment section and then if you really want to have fun with this then email me a picture at MommyCT2009@yahoo.com and I will post the picture and location to share with readers. 

Please join me in this quest and maybe I will even add your new adventure to my own list of places to visit this summer!!

Find Meaning In Everyday

"Now that it's all over, what did you really do yesterday that's worth mentioning?" Coleman Cox 

I love this quote. It's not about materialistic things or money or spending money. It's about building memories and finding good in your day. It's about cherishing everyday. 

So what do you everyday to make sure it's one to remember?

Get Up and Get Out

Summer vacation is here and I have this extra energy. I am on a mission to spend as much time doing daily activities and new things with my children. 

I work part time so have been spending the morning at parks or the beach or planning day trips for the weekend.  We spent a night away in Mystic and went strawberry picking (1st time picking them) , we visited the amazing Dinosaur Place (1st and definitely not last time) and enjoyed shopping in Mystic Village. 

I have been googling areas of activities to do with kids and Connecticut is full of them. 

I know things get expensive but ALL the parks are free and they have trails and a playground and some even have animal exhibits or water parks.  

The local beach is free for residents and if you go by 10:00  it isn't busy or too hot. 

Parents get up and get out. Spend time doing new things with your children. It helps build character.

 Do at least one fun activity a week. It doesn't have to be everyday. Give them something to look forward to. There are so many sites that are full of places to visit in Connecticut 

Pack a picnic basket. Get your sunblock. Take out your GPS and Google someplace new to visit in your area. You will be stunned how many hidden amazing places are out there. 

It's Summer Vacation enjoy this time your children are home. 

The Dinosaur Place In CT

My husband has been asking for a night away with kids. Every couple years we have been taking them to Mystic, Connecticut which I love but this year I am determined to do as many new things with them as possible so I google local attractions and found this place called The Dinosaur Place. 

Picture being able to visit a place that reminds you of the movie "Jurassic Park" well that's the Dinosaur Place.

This place is awesome. It's clean. They have three different trails with 40 life size Dinosaurs throughout.  All of them have a fact board in front  so you know which dinosaur it is and some facts about it. And you think you know your dinosaurs well they have some I never heard of and they were super amazing. 

Now my children at 6,2 and 10 months and it was perfect. We did the simple trail. It was awesome. There is then a bouncy house, included in admission and  an water park, also included in admission. 

We stopped at snack bar ate and kids enjoyed playing in park. Even their regular playground is cool. 

Splash pad is pretty big and I love how it has enough for the little ones and bigger ones. 

You could spend all day there and we didn't even do the mining part and extra activities. 

The only tears we experienced is when we said it was time to go home. I couldn't believe this place was in Connecticut, only an hour away and we never knew about it. 

If you're looking for a fun, educational yet adventorous trip with kids. Check this place out.  http://naturesartvillage.com/the-dinosaur-place/

I would go back for sure!!

Be Your Own Person Quote

"Don't follow, lead, you may end up turning into something great!"

Communication Quote

"The positive things you would like to know people don't tell you. The negative things you don't want to know people tell you. Everything else you find out on Facebook." JCF