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Maybe it’s because I’m an incessant watcher of the television show Intervention, but lately I’ve been obsessed making sure my kids never walk down the...

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14 Sep 2019

“Homemade” Chicken Soup: From the pot to your mouth in 15 minutes.

I love homemade chicken soup, but the thought of making “homemade” chicken broth sends me running for the hills. This soup is an adaptation of...

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14 Sep 2019

Apple picking isn’t just about apples. Tricks to make the experience last.

Apple picking season is here! Time to crack open your wallet and dump it out all over the farm counter. Ok, I’m a little jaded...

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09 Sep 2019

Caramel Apple Cider Crock Pot Recipe. Yah, that just happened.

Just like they make at Starbucks, only you’re saving yourself $3.50. Score. Ingredients Serves 4 4 cups apple cider 3 tablespoons caramel syrup (the ice...

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01 Sep 2019

6 Ways to simplify the Morning Routine and be on time. No kidding.

Truth be told, I like to be on time. I’m often not, but I still like to try. It’s amazing how much more difficult it...

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01 Sep 2019

Babysitters 101: Finding, paying and prepping your kids for the babysitter!

School routines are coming into view and so is….date night, maybe?! Or finding time for one sibling while you take the other one out for...

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01 Sep 2019

Bike, walk or ride in a traffic-free zone, “Sundays on the Boulevard” each Sunday in September!

What began Sunday, May 5 will continue right up through Sunday, September 29, 2019… a big stretch of Baxter Boulevard in Portland will be closed...

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11 Aug 2019

Tips on preparing your child (and you) for kindergarten. Sniff, sniff.

At the end of this month, many of you will be sending off your little ones to officially start kindergarten. Kindergarten? What? Weren’t they just...

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11 Aug 2019

Thinking Ahead! Grab These Deals While The Prices Are SO low!

I know you’re all going to groan and roll your eyes when I share a tip to do now that will make your holiday season...

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11 Aug 2019

Best 7 Sanity-saving school year transition tips for parents!

Transitioning from summer to the school year– what an exciting time! (*rummages for corkscrew*) Kids have a hard time with transition– and we parents do,...

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11 Aug 2019

Toothless! Ideas for Tooth Fairy visits that make kids smile.

There’s an epidemic on Facebook right now. People are losing their teeth left and right. I mean, the people are like five and six year...

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11 Aug 2019

Expecting? Sibling Class to help your little ones with the new addition on 8/26!

Is your family expecting a new addition? Here’s a great class to help your older children embrace the special occasion of becoming a big brother...

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17 Jul 2019

It’s berry 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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08 Jul 2019

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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07 Jul 2019

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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01 Jul 2019

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 2019

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 2019

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 2019

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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20 Jun 2019

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...

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17 Jun 2019

Homemade activities we thought were a pain. Turns out they’re pretty simple.

I’ve always read about these at-home recipes for making soap or lollipops and thought, “How fun, but when do I ever have (insert obscure ingredient...

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28 May 2019

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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27 May 2019

Awesome Tip: Goodbye Gifts make goodbyes good!

Here’s a tip that I stole from my good friend Kelly (she’s full of them and I’m always taking them). Thanks Kelly! Ever experienced the...

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27 May 2019

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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20 May 2019

When to toss it? Average lifespan of household products.

Many of us are guilty of trying to eke out the last breath of common household items—it’s expensive and time consuming to keep up with...

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15 Apr 2019

Super Cool Slime! Three Borax-free recipes for gooey fun.

So, this slime thing. My dauger, Attie is WAY into slime! Different colors, different textures, different ingredients. More importantly, her recipes don’t call for any...

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15 Apr 2019

PKC Test Drive: 4 Easter Egg Decorating Kits–see which ones worked and which ones didn’t!

Last year, the kids and I bought a “Paas Marble” Easter Egg Decorating Kit. The beautiful tones, the mesmerizing swirls of color…looks cool, right? Nope....

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07 Apr 2019

Lunch Box Idea: Sandwich On A Stick

For some reason, my kids won’t eat a sandwich. Of any kind. They like all of its components—the bread, cheese and deli meats—but wouldn’t give...

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07 Apr 2019

Top 5 tips for surviving air travel with kids. #theywork!

Ah, vacation. Headed somewhere fun and relaxing? You’ll have to get there first. And that part is not usually very relaxing. Flying with children can...