http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com The Best of the State of Connecticut, from kid stuff (including summer camp) to restaurants to shopping, art, culture and events Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:58:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a New England native, our family has wonderful opportunities to expose our family to maritime history.  Out-of-town guests are always encouraged to spend a day down at the shoreline getting a taste of the local Connecticut flavor at the glorious restaurants and clam shacks for fresh seafood. If your vacation ... http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com/2009/05/30/uncategorized/mystic-aquarium-institute-for-exploration-announced-new-whales-up-close-program/ Last night, after dinner, my eldest daughter asked if we could go out for ice cream. She has just gotten home from college and it seemed like an appropriate celebration, so we set off towards one of my favorite ice cream shops here in Connecticut. First, we stopped at the ... http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com/2009/05/30/kid-stuff/ice-cream-blogging/ Connecticut Students to Exhibit, Present Sustainable Energy/Environmental Projects at Expo Governor M. Jodi Rell has proclaimed May 9 as Connecticut Student Innovators’ Day in recognition of more than 1,600 Connecticut middle and high school students from across the state who have participated in year-long courses and programs that promote STEM ... http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com/2009/05/06/uncategorized/connecticut-student-innovators-day-may-9-2009/ Here's a wonderful opportunity for a family day trip to introduce your children to a bit of history! While you're visiting, take in the local charm of Old Wethersfield's antique shoppes, restaurants, bistros, the Town Green, the serene boats in the Wethersfield Cove! Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum and Buttolph-Williams House To Celebrate ... http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com/2009/04/29/uncategorized/webb-deane-stevens-museum-and-buttolph-williams-house-to-celebrate-statewide-connecticut-open-house-day-june-13/ If you want to get a taste of part of what makes Connecticut sweet and wonderful, you will be hard pressed to find a better event than the Hebron Maple Festival. The 19th Annual Hebron Maple Festival is taking place March 14th and 15th, 2009. If you miss ... http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com/2009/03/15/food-and-wine/the-hebron-maple-festival/ The majestic Bald Eagle has been returning from Canada and Maine to nest in the Connecticut River Valley. For several years, the historic Town of Essex has been the hot scene for the gathering of viewing of the eagles at the Annual Eagle Festival. Given the state of the current ... http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com/2009/02/17/uncategorized/essex-connecticut-winter-festival-and-eagle-watch/ See Sesame Street Live in New York City  February 5-16 and get great discount tickets! If you would like to create memories with your children or grandchildren, here’s an opportunity to see Sesame Street Live in person with them, and receive a discount to do it! Feb 2009 Visit ... http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com/2009/02/12/uncategorized/discount-tickets-sesame-street-live-elmo-makes-music/ Winterfest ~ Food Expo ~ Snow & Ice Sculptures at Lyman Orchards We New Englanders really enjoy making the most of a long winter season, especially when we have no control over the elements! After everyone's done celebrating Groundhog Day, keep those hats, mittens and scarfs at hand; mark your calendar and ... http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com/2009/01/22/uncategorized/winterfest-food-expo-snow-and-ice-sculptures-at-lyman-orchards/ Happy New Year Everyone & Welcome to 2009 ! It's going to be an exciting year here at Roxy's Best of...Hartford, Connecticut ~ I have many great tips, day trips and notices of happenings planned for you! We've made it through the major holidays and hopefully won't get hammered by too many ... http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com/2009/01/13/uncategorized/essex-ed-parade-celebrate-groundhog-day-with-connecticuts-own/ Welcome to Roxy's Best Of... Connecticut, featuring Cindi (a.k.a. Moomette), Anne (a.k.a. Small Town Mommy), and Aldon (Orient Lodge), three local bloggers who know a lot more about Connecticut than Roxy does... in fact, some say the only way a Jersey girl like me can cross the Connecticut border is ... http://connecticut.roxysbestof.com/2009/01/12/communities/introducing-roxys-best-of-connecticut-hosted-by-moomette-small-town-mommy/