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Pick Your Own Strawberry and Berry Farms in Connecticut

Things to do with kids: Pick Your Own Strawberry and Berry Farms  in Connecticut

In just a few weeks it will be berry picking season in CT.  There's nothing better than tasting freshly picked produce and picking your own is a great way to support  local family farms. These farms are all over Connecticut so you are sure to find one not too far away. Happy picking!

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Strawberry Picking Season in Hartford County Connecticut

Things to do with kids: Strawberry Picking Season in Hartford County Connecticut

With the coming of warmer weather, starts the season of juicy red strawberries. Treat your child to a day at a local farm to see where fresh fruit comes from and enjoy a day picking your own delicious fruit. They may even taste that much better when you’ve done all the work picking them yourselves! The berry season is short, usually only lasting from early June to early July so don’t miss out on the crops abundant flavor.

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May 13 2012
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Beach and Swim Clubs in Fairfield County, CT

Things to do with kids: Beach and Swim Clubs in Fairfield County, CT

While I’m not one to excessively plan the summer, I love to have a great destination where the kids and I can go hang out during the day.  And now that my youngest is five (gulp), I’m looking into some local beach and lake clubs in Fairfield County.  Discovery # 1: this isn’t going to be cheap.  But I still think it warrants consideration, and some clubs are more reasonably priced than others.

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Free and Fun Things to Do Mother's Day Weekend in Connecticut: Dogwood Festival, Beauty and the Beast, Carnival

Things to do with kids: Free and Fun Things to Do Mother's Day Weekend in Connecticut: Dogwood Festival, Beauty and the Beast, Carnival

It's Mother's Day weekend and we wish every mother in the universe loads of love, peace and compassion this Sunday, May 13th. If you plan to celebrate the day there are plenty of Mother's Day activities, events and places to brunch in our Fairfield County and Hartford County posts. In Litchfield we love to celebrate by heading out to the Mayflower Inn, the Winvian or Community Table for a nice meal and beautiful atmosphere. Pricey, but well worth the splurge. We've also listed even more events happening for Mother's day in our events calendar so be sure to check that out too. For Mother's Day we wanted to give our readers some extra love so we have a giveaway currently running. It ends this Saturday, May 12th and the winner will receive their choice of either a $50 gift cert for Three Monkeys and Me, a children's boutique situated in lovely Kent, or 2 tickets to see a documentary or foreign film at the Avon Theatre. There's also a little discount in there for any reader in the market for comfy and stylish maternity and lounge wear. And now, here's the weekend scoop!

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Celebrate Mother's Day Brunch, Tea and Festivals in Hartford County, Connecticut

Things to do with kids: Celebrate Mother's Day Brunch, Tea and Festivals in Hartford County, Connecticut

As moms we’re usually putting our kids and everyone else first before thinking of ourselves. So why not take full advantage of the one day that is dedicated just to us and celebrate being one very special lady! (Pass along this list to dad) Kick back, relax, and enjoy being #1 mom at one of these fun events as your family shows appreciation for all that you do.

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Mother's Day Fun in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Things to do with kids: Mother's Day Fun in Fairfield County, Connecticut

It’s coming, it’s coming, it’s coming…Mother’s Day!  The one day a year when my children are required by law, tradition, expectation, whatever, to treat me like a queen.  And just in case they haven’t been preparing for the big day with the same fervor that I have, I’ve compiled a list of activities that will make the 2012 Mother’s Day one to remember!

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Mother's Day Giveaways!

Things to do with kids: Mother's Day Giveaways!

As mothers we experience the essence of life on a daily basis. We care for, nurture, dream, create, feed, dress, bandage, mourn, love, teach and protect our babies (no matter what age they may really be). We learn and grow and fight and love. Hopefully we become better people. Celebrate your mother, your mother's mother, your friends who are mothers and especially celebrate all that you do every day in your role as a mother. It's well deserved and oh so worthwhile! Our CT readers love the great giveaways we do so we thought we'd surprise you with 2 giveaways in one post! And since you ALL are winners, you get a special reader discount for comfy and stylish maternity and lounge outfits by belabumbum.

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Springtime Fairs & Festivals in Central Connecticut in May

Things to do with kids: Springtime Fairs & Festivals in Central Connecticut in May

April showers bring May flowers and right along with all the blooming buds come an array of spring time celebrations. The lineup for May outdoor activities in the Hartford county area is jam-packed with exciting festivals and fun for the entire family. The great listing of events feature crafts, food, kid-friendly activities and much more! So head outdoors with the kids to enjoy all spring and Connecticut has to offer. If you missed the first posting of Springtime outdoor fun be sure to check it out! 

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Spring Home School Day: Farm Fun
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Various times
Jump Start
Fairfield Main Library
9:30am
Toddler Tales
Stepping Stones Museum
9:45am
TimberGyms Indoor Open Play
TimberGyms
10:00am
Bouncing Babies Wednesdays
Simsbury Public Library
10:00am
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Cute Kids Consignment Sale
Westminster Presbyterian Church
9:00am
Explaining the Birds & the Bees
Darien Library
9:30am
Tiny Tot Roller Skating and Bounce
Ron-A-Roll Skating Center
9:30am
Fun Ones Drop In
Fairfield Main Library
9:30am
Baby Laptime
Darien Library
9:30am
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Cute Kids Consignment Sale
Westminster Presbyterian Church
9:00am
Playtime + Short and Sweet Story Time
Wethersfield Library
10:00am
TimberGyms Indoor Open Play
TimberGyms
10:00am
Terrific Two's Fridays
Simsbury Public Library
10:00am
Terrifc Two's Drop In
Fairfield Main Library
10:00am
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The Guitar Guy
Wilton Library
11:00am
Lights Out at the Library
Wilton Library
7:00pm
Cute Kids Consignment Sale
Westminster Presbyterian Church
8:00am
Childrens Boxing!
Jumpstart Fitness Network
9:00am
Strutt Your Mutt
Fairfield Hills Campus
9:00am
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Wilton Library
11:00am
Childrens Boxing!
Jumpstart Fitness Network
9:00am
Free Petting Zoo
Connecticut Country Store
10:00am
Free Petting Zoo
Connecticut Country Store
10:00am
May Preview Days at Lake Compounce
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11:00am
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Wilton Library
11:00am
Childrens Boxing!
Jumpstart Fitness Network
9:00am
Terrific Two's Mondays
Simsbury Public Library
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TimberGyms Indoor Open Play
TimberGyms
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Storytelling Yoga
Stepping Stones Museum for Children 
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Wilton Library
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Messy Play at The Giggling Pig
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TimberGyms Indoor Open Play
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African Children's Choir matinee
Palace Theatre
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Welcome to Mommy Poppins Connecticut!

Welcome to your FREE online resource for families where you can find the inside scoop on what to do and where to go all over the Nutmeg State. Stay up-to-date with on-going FUN activities and FREE events occurring daily in your  area. Come play, splash, paint, eat, read, bounce, paddle, run, pet, see & dance with us! Feel free to email me with any questions. I'd love to hear from you. Mary Beth

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