tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:59:35 +0000kidsfreectboysfree days of summerartold lyme ctbike trailconnecticutcupcakeseric carle museum of book artfamilyfarmington riverhiking with kidslibraryveganamerican artamherst maapplesattractionsbakingbeachbikebikesbushnell parkcactuscheapcoffeecookiescottagecrabbingdark chocolatedinosaur state parkdogeventsfree admissionfungrandmothergreater hartford arts councilgreater hartford ymcahikeshikingice creamindian valley ymca ellingtonjerry garciajeweleryjimmycliffliving with lessmccann family farmmoneymt. tommuseummusicnbmaanew hampshirenorthamptonnprnytorchardplantportland oregonquinebaug valley trout hatcheryraspberriessalesimplesomerstie dyetrailstraveltripwalkswilcowillimantic food coophaving fun without spending a ton...http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (ecmd)Blogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-5594237675418082772Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:18:00 +00002010-09-04T14:25:01.392-04:00Fall vegetable garden: Radishes MNN - Mother Nature Network cannot wait to plant garlic!!http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/09/fall-vegetable-garden-radishes-mnn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-1365987086527907702Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:37:00 +00002010-09-03T22:14:39.046-04:00it seems so strange....i turned around and they were gone!! where did our lovely carefree summer days retreat to?  in my opinion, labor day doesn't qualify as a summertime holiday. and it is certainly not one to look forward to-- it is more so one to dread as it symbolizes not only the end of our summery days that beckon the question; where should we go and what will we http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/09/where-did-it-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-2980015274898325274Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:35:00 +00002010-08-29T08:45:05.052-04:00Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze Recipe : Tyler Florence : Food Network made these for breakfast. had to split the dough as one of my little pals prefers his sans blueberries. i also modified the recipe a bit; used 3/4 c whole wheat flour, swapped white refined sugar for course demerara and substituted the heavy cream with silk brand soy milk.... just a few simple tweaks and i am usually happy http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/blueberry-scones-with-lemon-glaze.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-9068106615417245244Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:29:00 +00002010-08-27T09:45:22.062-04:00applesorchardraspberriespickycook.com - apple raspberry pie so... it's an early mac season this year, so early that it overlaps the late summer raspberries... mmm-- don't mind if i do... **easy pickins' orchard - enfield, ct still has: blueberries and garden vegetables along with late raspberries, cortlands & macs                 &http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/apple-raspberry-pie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-4318126779389175733Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:23:00 +00002010-08-26T09:27:14.624-04:00Wasabi Tuna Burgers Bethenny Frankel making these tonight....i hope. http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/wasabi-tuna-burgers-bethenny-frankel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-1952935390845224716Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:34:00 +00002010-08-28T10:38:20.556-04:00american artartcteric carle museum of book arthiking with kidsnbmaahoping to score the free pass from manchester public library for the nbmaa.....dying to have the kids create something in the art lab there. details later on... ******* we had an absolutely fabulous time...here are some direct quotes from the boys: "i love to look at sculptures." -dan "seeing the big blue glass form hanging from the ceiling."  -rich " i like the art lab." - http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-britain-museum-of-american-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-5931558742496037483Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:22:00 +00002010-08-25T11:26:40.719-04:00great resource for local events worth checking out...http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/greater-hartford-arts-council-forecast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-1791175150621837852Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:56:00 +00002010-08-22T21:58:07.574-04:00bakingcupcakesveganso, i have been craving cupcakes for weeks and finally thought today was a great weather day to bake. what i expected was a cure for my cupcake urges. what i discovered was a cupcake that was nothing more than a vegan chocolate cupcake that failed to rise to traditional cupcake heights producing one of the best cupcakes i have ever tasted! my family agreed, so, maybe this willhttp://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/cupcake-top.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-6318974795754875057Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:47:00 +00002010-08-22T21:47:55.710-04:00kidsmoneytag sale yesterday. my oldest boy made lots of dough, which is now burning a hole in his pocket. i realize now that tag sales are a really good way for kids to learn about commerce while also grasping the notion of how little we need most of the items that clutter up out lives on a daily basis. his lemonade stand was a hit as well- so cute. http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/tag-sale-yesterday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-1823567524379598534Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:29:00 +00002010-08-20T09:23:29.695-04:00bike trailboysctdogfreehikinghiking with kidsmccann family farmsomersas i had mentioned last week, i would like to spend the remaining summer vacation days finding local trails that the boys can manage and that won't bore me to death. bingo! yesterday we ventured two towns over to the trailhead of the McCann family farm property (part of Northern Ct landtrust) for a REAL hike on it's 2 mile blue blaze trail. (the yellow http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/hiking-with-my-boys-mccann-family-farm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-6818047980445088953Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:32:00 +00002010-08-19T09:34:20.319-04:00just sharing- some of the info. here has passed by... some not. Connecticut Magazine Summer Bargain Blitzhttp://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/connecticut-magazine-summer-bargain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-3895806743851643705Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:45:00 +00002010-08-18T21:51:35.901-04:00living with lessnytportland oregonwould you?...could you?... do this...? Consumers Find Ways to Spend Less and Find Happiness - NYTimes.com     http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/consumers-find-ways-to-spend-less-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-7260504639729202975Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:49:00 +00002010-08-18T21:54:07.658-04:00familyfarmington riverfree days of summerice creamtie dyesummer is already winding down? naah. bite your tongue. nevertheless, call it what you will. I plan to begin posting late summer events- really want to make this event happening at fish family farm in bolton, ct. August 28 10am-5. free fresh ice cream, tie dye, hayrides, games and ...fun. $6 see related ny times article. Quick Bite - Bolton - Fish Family Farm Has Cows and the Milk They http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/coming-up-bolton-fish-family-farm-has.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-1027376113189720374Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:38:00 +00002010-08-11T08:12:48.455-04:00bushnell parkgreater hartford arts councilgreater hartford ymcaindian valley ymca ellingtonso, my schedule is a little different this week. while the kids are at day camp i'm trying to cram all of the things that i need to do (that are easier to get accomplished alone) into these few hours. but i have a couple things to share; firstly, the much anticipated opening of the newest greater hartford ymca - the indian valley family ymca located on pinney st. in&nbsphttp://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/sharing-local-events.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-6677335182732134210Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:09:00 +00002010-08-08T16:08:11.930-04:00Weekend Getaways Starting at $0. - CTvisit.com and i have to add a few more to their list to include; nw park in windsor, central village hatchery, new britain museum of american art open art-lab for kids ++++ many hikes and walking paths- many of which we plan to explore over the next few weeks.... by the way, the dinosaur park was a phenomenal place with super low http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/weekend-getaways-starting-at-0.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-8188661646696774680Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:29:00 +00002010-08-07T23:22:31.665-04:00boysmt. tomnorthamptonMount Tom State Reservation so much fun with the boys & izzy today hiking @ mt. tom holyoke, ma and then to sam's in nhampton for slices and cannolis....dark chocolate dipped cannolis. hmmm. i could make those...                            &nbsphttp://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/mount-tom-state-reservation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-3392793912393367488Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:22:00 +00002010-08-06T23:33:53.013-04:00cookiescupcakesdark chocolateveganin  a mean baking mood......just waiting for the weather to cool down to avoid heating up the house. maybe tomorrow. for some strange reason i think i need to have cupcakes i have also been dreaming of those dark chocolate pizelles and some other highly evolved chocolate chip cookies from a blog i now follow.. called :: steph chows ::http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/in-mean-baking-mood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-7720690733786541628Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:24:00 +00002010-08-05T23:24:07.548-04:00Peaked Mountain, Monson, MA when we reach the top we'll be looking at you... (maybe not all of us) i would like to check this out myself tho- claims of a view of mt monadnock from the top.http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/ill-be-seeing-youpeaked-mountain-monson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-1730127821245852608Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:10:00 +00002010-08-05T23:21:47.958-04:00Dinosaur Footprints, Holyoke, MA another choice for dino-tracks to our south just over the border- planning to go here as well as to peak mtn.....monson, ma ehem... totally FREE.http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/dinosaur-footprints-holyoke-ma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-5869874706598341002Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:50:00 +00002010-08-05T20:59:49.444-04:00ctdinosaur state parkfreekidsHome Page for Dinosaur State Park on the menu for tomorrow... serving up a heaping helping of dino-fossils @ dinosaur state park in rocky hill ct kids under 5 get in free!! all others $2 and $6 for me. not bad at all... see blog in the next few days for review of the park and more right-o....http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/home-page-for-dinosaur-state-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-5429464304850360800Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:01:00 +00002010-08-05T12:01:06.786-04:00Kripalu - The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteeneat well......http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/kripalu-dirty-dozen-and-clean-fifteen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-5934073333115117203Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:42:00 +00002010-08-05T10:42:33.478-04:00jerry garcia our favorite cd for long car rides........http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/our-favorite-cd-for-long-car-rides.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-1681674487744127415Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:39:00 +00002010-08-05T10:43:42.302-04:00The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo i don't have much time to read these but i guess they are pretty great based on their poularity... http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/girl-with-dragon-tattoo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-6518728179392104908Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:20:00 +00002010-08-05T10:48:39.815-04:00familykidsnew hampshiresimpletripsometimes, spending time in a different place just for a change of scene and scenery is all anyone needs- or at least all i need. driving over four hours to northern new hampshire with the whole family for a simple stay to visit with people we love is something that the kids always remember. the dog crammed in the way back between the scooters and the cooler, the boys&http://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/08/quiet-place.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528568433529116590.post-7626203813744363465Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:27:00 +00002010-07-31T21:28:20.490-04:00Environmental News and Information MNN - Mother Nature Networkhttp://gocheapgofree.blogspot.com/2010/07/environmental-news-and-information-mnn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ecmd)0