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Discover the wildlife and plants of Scarborough Marsh as you paddle the Dunstan River. Gliding through the marsh, you will be exposed to its many...

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17 Jul 2017

Check out Summertime Fireworks in Old Orchard Beach every Thursday night!

Check off a summertime bucket list item with Thursday night summer fireworks display (weather permitting)! The weekly display runs every Thursday night at 9:45pm through August...

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17 Jul 2017

Classic “Games & Fun” at Congress Square Park every Wednesday afternoon! Free!

Kids, put down the phones! Play classic and new board games, word games, and cards. Escape your screens for IRL! These FREE events are held...

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09 Jul 2017

Fairy Fridays at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens through June and July!

Fridays in July and August are full of fun at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for little fairies, gnomes, elves, and wood sprites! The Bibby and...

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09 Jul 2017

YUM! 5 No-bake chilled pie recipes for summer!

Summer is no time to slave over a hot oven, but it *IS* time to eat a bunch of delicious chilled desserts! Check out these...

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09 Jul 2017

Stress-Free Camping with these awesome prep tips!

Remember camping as a kid? What was the best part? Swimming? S’mores? Flashlights and sleeping bags? Kids love the simplicity—it’s the parents that make it...

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09 Jul 2017

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr! playing at Ogunquit Playhouse this Saturday and Sunday!

This weekend kicks off Ogunquit Playhouse’s summer youth theater with Disney’s The Lion King, Jr! Get your tickets now (only $15 all seats) for these...

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06 Jul 2017

6 DIY Life Hacks perfect for summer. So cool!

Now is a great time of year for short cuts and these six DIY life hacks are perfectly suited to summer! DIY Mosquito Yard Spray...

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05 Jul 2017

Tried it? 5 crazy but delish lobster dishes from restaurants around Maine!

Perusing my latest issue of All Recipes magazine, I came across an article dedicated to Maine and lobster. Did you know that more than 80...

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26 Jun 2017

One Pot Clambake. It’s summertime without the mess!

Ready for a summer clambake without having to “bake” at all? Get ready for this seasonal favorite and all you need is a big ‘ol...

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26 Jun 2017

Baby powder removes sand. Best kid tip EVER.

It seems that my kids always want to take one last dip in the ocean before we head home, which means they are a tremendous...

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26 Jun 2017

Pool Safety. 6 Tips that could save your child’s life.

It’s hot (yay!) and everyone is seeking out the closest watering hole or pool. Break out the beach chairs, grab a magazine and relax by...

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26 Jun 2017

Are we there yet? Travel activities for surviving the Summertime Road Trip.

Traveling for the summer vacation? Time to pack up the family in the car for one helluva ride! Take a deep breath and don’t panic…you...

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26 Jun 2017

Don’t miss a single thing! 35 Summer Bucket List ideas for family fun in Greater Portland!

It never fails. Every August 20th or so I start crying in my soup about all the stuff I *wanted* to do during the summer...

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19 Jun 2017

7 End-of-Year Teacher Gifts that teachers actually want!

If anyone’s ever popped in unexpectedly at school to see one teacher handling a room of 12+ little ones, you know how hard they work!...

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19 Jun 2017

Ice Cream Train Friday night 7/28 at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad!

The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad’s popular Friday Night Ice Cream Train is back for the summer! Enjoy a beautiful evening train ride along Casco Bay and...

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19 Jun 2017

Kids bored already? Printable Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: BEST kids’ activity. EVER.

The thing about kids is…they always need something to do. Last week we moved to a new house. Ever tried packing up an entire house...

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19 Jun 2017

It’s strawberry pickin’ time! Find a local PYO Farms near you.

It’s that time of year again when local farms are opening up for pick-your-own strawberries and other fruits ripening throughout the summer. The season for...

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19 Jun 2017

‘Camp Creativity’ crafting workshops every M/W/F at Michael’s! Only $5

Join Michael’s on their new summer crafting journey, ‘Camp Creativity’. Your child will create new crafts each session and they won’t want to miss Face...

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18 Jun 2017

Sign your kids up for the “Kids Bowl Free” Program and play for free all summer!

Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the “Kids Bowl Free” program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give...

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15 Jun 2017

Last minute Father’s Day gifts that Dad will really love!

Father’s Day is in two days. That doesn’t leave much time. Even Amazon Prime can’t help you now. Do not panic! You last-minute-ladies are my...

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05 Jun 2017

7 Awesome Father’s Day gift ideas for the guy who has everything.

Father’s Day gifts, aaaaargh. Aren’t guys just the most difficult to buy for? And Father’s Day to boot…it’s gotta be something “special” from the kids,...

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04 Jun 2017

Bike, walk or ride in a traffic-free zone, “Sundays on the Boulevard” is now open for the season!

Starting Sunday, May 7 and continuing right up through Sunday, September 24, 2017 a big stretch of Baxter Boulevard in Portland will be closed to...

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27 May 2017

5 Awesome tips on Creating a successful weekly Family Meeting!

I was reading this article the other day about resolving household conflicts and it suggested to discuss problems during your Family Meetings. Say what now?...

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22 May 2017

Summertime Recipes: Corn on the Cob with a twist!

I LOVE corn on the cob, and I especially love grilling it. But I never ventured beyond the butter, salt and pepper– oh the places...

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15 May 2017

Random vacuum cleaner attachments? Let it go! 50 things to chuck when Spring Cleaning.

It’s Spring Cleaning time and you’ve definitely got some stuff that should get sprung! When you’re finished, you won’t believe how much lighter you (and...

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15 May 2017

Kids Craft: iSpy A Treasure In A Bottle

Here’s another idea which will occupy your little ones for quite a while (love that!). The fun starts with hunting around the house for fun...

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07 May 2017

Fed up with the fighting? 5 Great tips on managing your kids’ screen time.

I’ve got a problem in my house. A big one. This problem of mine is constantly initiating arguments, cuing negotiations and generally causing me some...

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07 May 2017

Portland-area outdoor Farmer’s Markets now open. Check out schedule and local directory!

The summertime farmer’s markets are still in full swing and selling a plethora of fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, flowers, homemade goods and crafts that...

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01 May 2017

Need a break? Sanity-saving “time out” tricks you can steal.

Once you become a parent, doing everything for others (and all at once) becomes woven into our DNA. But it’s important that we keep an...

Get outdoors! Daily ‘Family Canoe Tours’ at Scarborough Marsh all summer long!

Check out Summertime Fireworks in Old Orchard Beach every Thursday night!

Classic “Games & Fun” at Congress Square Park every Wednesday afternoon! Free!

Fairy Fridays at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens through June and July!

YUM! 5 No-bake chilled pie recipes for summer!

Stress-Free Camping with these awesome prep tips!

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr! playing at Ogunquit Playhouse this Saturday and Sunday!

6 DIY Life Hacks perfect for summer. So cool!

Tried it? 5 crazy but delish lobster dishes from restaurants around Maine!

One Pot Clambake. It’s summertime without the mess!

Baby powder removes sand. Best kid tip EVER.

Pool Safety. 6 Tips that could save your child’s life.

Are we there yet? Travel activities for surviving the Summertime Road Trip.

Don’t miss a single thing! 35 Summer Bucket List ideas for family fun in Greater Portland!

7 End-of-Year Teacher Gifts that teachers actually want!

Ice Cream Train Friday night 7/28 at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad!

Kids bored already? Printable Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: BEST kids’ activity. EVER.

It’s strawberry pickin’ time! Find a local PYO Farms near you.

‘Camp Creativity’ crafting workshops every M/W/F at Michael’s! Only $5

Sign your kids up for the “Kids Bowl Free” Program and play for free all summer!

Last minute Father’s Day gifts that Dad will really love!

7 Awesome Father’s Day gift ideas for the guy who has everything.

Bike, walk or ride in a traffic-free zone, “Sundays on the Boulevard” is now open for the season!

5 Awesome tips on Creating a successful weekly Family Meeting!

Summertime Recipes: Corn on the Cob with a twist!

Random vacuum cleaner attachments? Let it go! 50 things to chuck when Spring Cleaning.

Kids Craft: iSpy A Treasure In A Bottle

Fed up with the fighting? 5 Great tips on managing your kids’ screen time.

Portland-area outdoor Farmer’s Markets now open. Check out schedule and local directory!

Need a break? Sanity-saving “time out” tricks you can steal.

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