http://hartfordct.roxysbestof.com Host Cindi (aka Moomette) offers up the Best of Hartford, CT, from restaurants and shopping to art & culture to kid stuff Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:53:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 Statewide ... http://hartfordct.roxysbestof.com/2009/04/29/uncategorized/webb-deane-stevens-museum-and-buttolph-williams-house-celebrate-statewide-connecticut-open-house-day-june-13/ 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 economic ... http://hartfordct.roxysbestof.com/2009/02/17/uncategorized/essex-connecticut-winter-festival-and-eagle-watch/ 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://hartfordct.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://hartfordct.roxysbestof.com/2009/01/04/uncategorized/essex-ed-parade-celebrate-groundhog-day-with-connecticuts-own/ 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 ... http://hartfordct.roxysbestof.com/2008/12/25/uncategorized/soar-like-an-eagle-shepaug-dam-bald-eagles/ [caption id="attachment_48" align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Essex Steam Train North Pole Express"][/caption] 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 ... http://hartfordct.roxysbestof.com/2008/12/20/uncategorized/the-north-pole-express-at-the-essex-steam-train-and-santa-special/ 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 ... http://hartfordct.roxysbestof.com/2008/12/17/kid-stuff/disney-on-ice-mickey-minnies-magical-journey-excel-center-hartford/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="360" caption="Block Island ~ Photograph courtesy of C. Matthews 2008"][/caption] 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 ... http://hartfordct.roxysbestof.com/2008/12/14/shopping/block-island-express-ferry-gift-certificates-are-a-great-stocking-stuffer/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="270" caption="Photograph courtesy of C. Matthews, 2008"][/caption] 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 ... http://hartfordct.roxysbestof.com/2008/12/14/kid-stuff/27th-annual-santas-workshop-wickham-park-east-hartfordmanchester-ct/ 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. http://hartfordct.roxysbestof.com/2008/12/12/communities/introducing-roxys-best-of-hartford-connecticut-hosted-by-cindi-moomette/