Roxy’s Best Of… Hartford, Connecticut

Host Cindi (aka Moomette) offers up the Best of Hartford, CT, from restaurants and shopping to art & culture to kid stuff

Monthly Archives: December 2008

Soar Like an Eagle ~ Shepaug Dam Bald Eagles

By: moomette on 12/25/08 @ 3:57 pm

Eagles have returned to the Connecticut River Valley to nest. There’s plenty of viewing points to see them soaring as well as hunting in the wild along the Connecticut River.
Because of the Endangered Species Act, the American eagle population is now increasing its numbers.
Eagles can also be found in other areas of Connecticut.  In [...]




The North Pole Express at the Essex Steam Train and Santa Special

By: moomette on 12/20/08 @ 3:07 pm

Yea, we finally have snow on the ground for the holidays!  Last night parts of Connecticut received almost one foot of snow.  It’s always nice to have some on the ground to get everyone in the holiday mood.
Many children will be on school break until after the New Year.  If you’re looking for a great [...]




Disney On Ice ~ Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey ~ Excel Center ~ Hartford

By: moomette on 12/17/08 @ 7:13 pm

Now here’s something to get excited about and break up the Winter doldrums!
I’ve always enjoyed ice skating on glistening frozen winter ponds here in Connecticut.  When older, the Winter Olympic ice skaters always fascinated me.
If you’re looking for a great fun-filled family event to take the children or grandchildren to ~ check this out and [...]




Block Island Express Ferry Gift Certificates are a Great Stocking Stuffer

By: moomette on 12/14/08 @ 8:46 pm

As everyone knows, gas prices were through the roof this past summer.  Many of us did quite a bit of day-tripping, taking in the local scenery and staying close to home.
Connecticut has a gorgeous and vibrant shoreline.  It’s easy to take a drive and enjoy the local clam shacks and down-east lobster dinners.
What many folks [...]




27th Annual Santa’s Workshop ~Wickham Park ~ East Hartford/Manchester, CT

By: moomette on 12/14/08 @ 4:32 pm

Hi everyone ~ I’m Cindi, and I’m delighted as well as excited to have been invited to be a Contributing Editor on Roxy’s Best of Hartford, CT.
I’m a lifelong native of Connecticut ~ which as many of you know, is one of the smallest states in the union. If there’s an event going on here [...]




Introducing Roxy’s Best Of… Hartford, Connecticut, Hosted by Cindi, a.k.a. Moomette

By: Roxy on 12/12/08 @ 7:11 pm

Welcome to Roxy’s Best Of… Hartford, Connecticut, one of the very first Roxy blogs not written by Roxy. I’d like to introduce you to Cindi, a.k.a. Moomette, best known in and around the blogosphere for her blogs, Moomette’s Magnificents; and Moomettesgrams Favorite Recipes.