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This is one of our favorite
family story books of all time. It explains how mama has unconditional love for her dear one.


 

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My daughter loved this so much, we read it aloud to the whole family. Then moved on to the next one. (grade 3 and up)

 



The LIttle Kid

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Bad Kitty is hilarious as he works his way through an alphabet of naughtiness.

 

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Library Story Times in Hartford County for Babies thru age Five

Things to do with kids: Library Story Times in Hartford County for Babies thru age Five

Starting to read to your children at an early age is a great way to ignite a love for books. Ever since I was a young girl I have always enjoyed reading. Fortunately, I have passed on that quality to my own daughter. I believe reading her a bedtime story every night since she was born and all of those visits to our local library's morning story hours have really made a difference. Now she will sit entertaining herself in her room with a pile of books for hours. Although she is not old enough to understand what the words say, she looks through the pages, analyzes the pictures, and makes up her very own story. Here is compilation of fun story times in the Hartford County area.

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Apr 22 2013
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Springtime Festivals in Central Connecticut

Things to do with kids: Springtime Festivals in Central Connecticut

Spring is finally here! The temperatures are slowly rising, I can hear a chorus of birds chirping and all the beautiful flowers are blooming. After a long cold winter that seemed like it would never end we are all happily ready to welcome this spring season. There’s no better way to greet the season than with a fun springtime festival so here are a few listed to get you started.

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Apr 8 2013
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Top Spring Activities For You and Your Child in Central Connecticut

Things to do with kids: Top Spring Activities For You and Your Child in Central Connecticut

It has been a very long winter and everybody is desperate for warmer weather. Happy to see the first signs of spring this week with temps rising into the 60's. Now that it stays lighter out later our days have become longer and we have more time to get out and do things! If you’re searching for fun ideas to fill those warm spring evenings here is a list of the top 10 things to do in the Hartford County area this spring.

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Easter Weekend Activities in Hartford County

Things to do with kids: Easter Weekend Activities in Hartford County

Hippity hopping Easter's on its way! Yes, Easter is almost here and it’s early this year! Spend the time celebrating by going to a traditional Easter egg hunt or at one of these fun holiday events. I’ve gathered together a few choices that should help to keep you busy during the long holiday weekend in Hartford County.

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Mar 18 2013
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Easter Egg Hunts in Central CT

Things to do with kids: Easter Egg Hunts in Central CT

Easter Sunday comes a little early this year on March 31 and of course the best way to celebrate (well, besides devouring a giant chocolate bunny) is to go on an egg hunt! Here we have listed some great places that are hosting an Easter egg hunt event in the central CT area. So grab your baskets and go have some fun with this great annual tradition.

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The Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
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Keeler Tavern
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Great Hollow Lake
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Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mistick Village
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Cute Kids Consignment Half-Price Sale in West Hartford
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Family History Scavenger Hunt
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The Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
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Family History Scavenger Hunt
Keeler Tavern
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Stamford Museum and Nature Center
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Teddy Bear Picnic
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The Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
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Family History Scavenger Hunt
Keeler Tavern
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Story Trek Self-Guided Hike
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
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Story and Craft Hour With Miss Jane
Barnes & Noble Somerset Square
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The Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
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Family History Scavenger Hunt
Keeler Tavern
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Story Trek Self-Guided Hike
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
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The Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
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Family History Scavenger Hunt
Keeler Tavern
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Bird Walks at CT Audubon Society at Trail Wood in Hampton
CT Audubon Society - Trail Wood
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Story Trek Self-Guided Hike
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
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Traveling Fire Safety House Exhibit at Imagine Nation in Bristol
Imagine Nation Museum
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The Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
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Family History Scavenger Hunt
Keeler Tavern
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Story Trek Self-Guided Hike
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
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