Let’s Hike to Castle Craig–our own Meriden “Staycation”

There’s another, healthier way to get up to Castle Criag…Hiking!
Yeah right…I remember when my girls hiked it when they were in Brownies and Girls Scouts many years ago.They actually lost their way down the trails that they ended up walking the rocky reservoir. Fortunately, they successfully made it from bottom to top and back again!
Just [...]

Ted’s Restaurant: The Best Steamed Cheeseburgers in Town…or CT!

Ted’s Restaurant
1046 Broad St
Meriden, CT 06450-3446
Phone: (203) 237-6660
Check out the 3 5-star reviews here…stating in general that people come from all over the state of CT just to get Ted’s steamed burgers, fast and friendly service. Here! Here! We agree.
It’s ironic that a typical steamed cheeseburger platter with fries and drink = $6.50 + tax..and that [...]

Our One Wonder of Meriden, CT: Baldwin Pond Park

The reasons why Baldwin Pond Park is a Wonder of Meriden, CT:

We have many personal memories in our hidden gem in the East Side of Meriden.
This small, quaint pond where we learned how to fish at a very young age (I was 6 and my 5-year olds), explore little pond life (tadpoles, tiny fish, [...]

Affordable & Easy-to-use Logo Design Software for Non-Techies, Newbies & Young Kids…Really!

We’ve gotten some great feedback regarding the cool, fun and professional-looking logos and images we’ve been sportin’ here at Meriden’s Best. Thanks for all the kudos
Can you believe it?! This one took ~ 15 minutes to design:

And, ready for this!? Our 7.5 year old daughter designed this one:

She designed this totally on her [...]