It’s that time of year again. Time to lace up those ice skates and hit the rinks. While it’s tempting to hibernate indoors during the colder months, we’re lucky to live in an area that has a generous number of rinks to pull us out of our warm and cozy houses to enjoy this fun winter activity. Ice-skating is not only fun but it is a great way to get exercise and burn off ... Read more...
What's New on Connecticut Lifestyles
Woodworking Classes at The Nautical Arts Workshop
The Nautical Arts Workshop, located at 51 Meadow Woods Road, Deep River, Connecticut launched their 2019 school year and is now offering a variety of weekend workshops. These hands-on workshops focus on projects inspired by our maritime heritage. Students use traditional hand tools and techniques to create their own individual project. All skill levels are ... Read more...
Oswegatchie Nature Preserve and Hiking Trails Niantic
Oswegatchie Hiking Nature Preserve and hiking trails are easily accessed on Quarry Dock Road in Niantic, Connecticut. You will find beautiful, well maintained trails with multiple entry points. "The 457-acre preserve was created through a public/private partnership. The ultimate goal is to expand to more than 700 acres, through additional acquisitions." ... Read more...
Choosing the Best Bulbs for Fall Planting
Choosing the best bulbs for fall planting ensures that you have an instant garden as soon as spring arrives. Bulbs have the incredible ability to push up through the almost frozen soil in order to bloom, making your work at the start of the growing season unnecessary. In order to be able to enjoy the flowers of spring though, plenty of work has to be done as summer winds down ... Read more...
Things to Do in the Fall in Connecticut
Are you looking for some fun and interesting to do this Fall in Connecticut? While we know that Fall is the time we pick apples, drink cider, and go on long, scenic drives through the state to watch the Fall Foliage change colors, did you know that there are so many other things to do too? I bet you didn't know about the the Mystic Pirate Invasion coming in October did ... Read more...