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Winter Storm Prep for Families
If you live in Connecticut (or anywhere in the Northeast), storms can change fast, and power outages can last longer than people expect.
I grew up in Canada and lived through the 1998 Montreal ice storm, so I take winter storm prep seriously. This is not meant to scare anyone, just to help families feel calm, ready, and empowered.
Winter Storm Prep for Families:
Food + Water
• 3–5 days of no-cook food
• Canned food + manual can opener
• Extra baby formula and baby food
• Fill containers with clean drinking water
• Bathtub water is for toilet flushing only
Important safety note: A filled bathtub should never be accessible to young children. Keep bathroom doors locked or use sealed containers instead.
Warmth + Power
• Dress in layers (2–3 base layers)
• Hats, warm socks, gloves, and blankets
• Camp out in one small room if the power goes out
• Charge phones and power banks
• Flashlights and batteries ready
Health + Safety
• Extra prescriptions and essential medications
• Fever reducers and basic first aid supplies
• Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Avoid driving during ice or freezing rain
• Never use grills or generators indoors
Communication + Community
• Write down emergency contacts
• Follow local town alerts and utility updates
• Start a neighbor group chat before the storm
• Check on elderly neighbors if it’s safe
• Don’t panic-buy. Plan calmly and leave supplies for others.
Stay safe & warm
-Genie
xoxo
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The Best Places to Go Sledding & Tobogganing in Connecticut
Curated by Best of CT Moms and all the great local moms who have made suggestions on where to go!
Winter in Connecticut is pure magic when you know where to go. After years of exploring Fairfield County and beyond with my kids, I’ve curated the ultimate list of the best sledding and tobogganing spots in Connecticut with the help of the BEST local followers! Here are hills local families actually love, return to, and recommend to their friends.
This guide is for parents who want:
• Safe, family-friendly hills
• The best sledding after fresh snowfall
• Spots perfect for toddlers, big kids, and teens
• Local favorites you won’t find on generic travel sites
If you’re looking for the best winter activities for kids in Connecticut, this is your go-to resource. Bookmark it, share it with your mom friends, and check back often, this list is updated as I discover new spots and hidden gems across the state.
Best of CT Moms is your trusted guide for:
• Family activities in Connecticut
• Seasonal things to do with kids
• Local favorites in Fairfield County and beyond
• Real recommendations from a real mom
Because the best memories don’t come from scrolling, they come from getting outside and doing.
•New Canaan Nature Center
•Waveny Park, New Canaan
•Naramake Elementary, Norwalk
•Wolfpit Elementary, Norwalk (not for babies)
•West Rocks School, Norwalk
•Oak Hills Golf Course, Norwalk
•Norwalk High School, Norwalk
•Kendall, Norwalk
•Oyster Shell Park, Norwalk
• Cummings Park, Stamford
•Sterling Farms Golf Course, Stamford
•Golf courses and The big hill at Cumming Park in Stamford
•Pound Ridge park, Westchester County (Stamford border)
•Baker Park, Darien
•Birchwood County Club, Westport
•Winslow Park, Westport
•Green’s Farms Elementary, Westport
•Bruce Park, Greenwich
•Tunxis Hill Park, Fairfield
• Beardsley Park, Bridgeport
•Twin Brooks Park, Trumbull
•Richter Park, Danbury
•Old Lyme country club, Old Saybrook
•Mixville Park, Cheshire
•Ledyard Maddle school, Gales Ferry
•Norwich Golf Course, Norwich
•Booth Park and Museum, Stratford
•Pantheon Park, Southington
Be Safe
Safety rules Slide down the middle of the hill, walk up the side so you don’t get taken down by an oncoming sled.
Dress in layers to stay warm. A hat on your head and dry boots and gloves will ensure that you stay out longer. Remember in cold water you also need to hydrate, so bring that water bottle.
Did I forget your favorite hill? Email me so I can add it to the list! Info@bestofctmoms.com title sledding
