Beautiful Clownfish at the Mystic Aquarium; Mystic, Connecticut

Brewery: Thomas Hooker BreweryLocation: 16 Tobey Rd; Bloomfield, ConnecticutCost: Friday Night Happy Hour from 5:00 - 8:00 pm ($10 / includes brewery tour, beer, and pint glass); Saturday Tastings from 12:00 - 5:00 pm ($5 / includes beer and tour)What to bring: Don’t forget your driver’s license — and come with some food in your [...]

This has been the strangest winter I have experienced since moving to New England seven years ago. Our area only saw one major snow storm — in October, while we were away in Peru. Phew! Dodged that one! We waited for four months anticipating the next major snow storm only to be met with mild [...]

Our first Valentine’s Day was celebrated at Outback Steakhouse. Romantic. Fortunately, we’ve come a long way since then. Each year, we take a day or weekend trip to celebrate Valentine’s Day in New England, where we live. The New England states are a great place for a romantic getaway any time of year, but the [...]

Some of my favorite childhood memories are of the autumn season. It is my absolute favorite time of the year. I love the cool, crisp air, the smell of hot apple cider, the bright leaves, maple syrup, and apple pie. Two of my favorite activities, hiking and cycling, are unparalleled for two weeks in October. [...]