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What says Valentine’s Day better than cookie ice cream sandwiches? Actually, I don’t think the two have anything to do with each other, but I’ll...

PortlandKidsCalendar

02 Feb 2020

Making Valentine’s Day memories. 7 Great Date Night ideas — for you and your kids!

Valentine’s Day is coming up—what are you and your sweetheart doing? Maybe an animated move? Jewelry shopping at Claire’s? Possibly LegoLand? I’m talking about Valentine’s...

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02 Feb 2020

Cute keepsakes. Adorable Valentine’s Day gifts from the kids.

Are you looking for some sweet homemade Valentine’s Day gift ideas from the kids? Below are a few creative keepsakes that anyone would love (think:...

PortlandKidsCalendar

02 Feb 2020

Nothing says “I love you” like Heart-shaped Valentine’s Day Treats.

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I’m in the mood to get totally corny on my kids with this festive food. A quick look...

PortlandKidsCalendar

02 Feb 2020

Valentine’s Day crafts: Awash yourself in squeaky clean love!

Here’s another adorable DIY Valentine’s Day gift that you can make with your kids that’s cute AND practical. Each soap can be made with a...

PortlandKidsCalendar

02 Feb 2020

14 Free Printable Valentine’s Day cards. So cute!

Gone are the days where you go to grocery store, pick out a box of Tom & Jerry fold-over Valentine’s Day cards and call...

PortlandKidsCalendar

02 Feb 2020

Fun Valentine’s Day Craft for kids: DIY Beautiful!

My daughter is completely nutso about decorating for the holidays. All the holidays. Visit my house around St. Patrick’s Day and you’ll be bombarded with...

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05 Jan 2020

Lace up! Maine (and beyond) Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Directory!

Nothing says winter like ice skating outdoors….ah the childhood memories. So fun! Maine is pretty lucky to have quite a few and we’ve included a...

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05 Jan 2020

2020 Southern Maine Winter Farmers’ Markets– Find one near you!

Just because summer is all but a distant memory doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy the crops and foodstuffs provided by local farmers and markets....

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02 Jan 2020

Deli Mini Dinosaurs

If your kids will eat sandwiches, lucky you. If not, order low-fat deli meats and cheese sliced extra thick; then use dinosaur or farm animal...

PortlandKidsCalendar

01 Jan 2020

10 ways to improve your mood and ‘tude. Peace is closer than you think.

Life, kids, relationships, groceries, bills, cleaning, carpools, homework, regular work—it can all get pretty overwhelming! Often times we don’t feel like it’s possible to give...

PortlandKidsCalendar

30 Dec 2019

Found ’em! Your Guide to the Best Sledding spots in Greater Portland!

Did you know that Portland Kids Calendar has the biggest and best sledding list directory of the Portland area in the entire world? Yes, it’s...

PortlandKidsCalendar

29 Dec 2019

Inside Activity: Green Bowling, fun with stuff you already have!

Here’s another inside activity that you can set up within minutes using every day items that you have around the house. First, gather up ten...

PortlandKidsCalendar

29 Dec 2019

Helping around the house! Chore Ideas for kids of all ages.

My kids have recently asked for a chore chart! I’m a mixture of “heck yes!” and “I can’t put another thing on my plate.” That...

PortlandKidsCalendar

29 Dec 2019

Staying in for New Year’s Eve? Ideas for family fun!

If heading out for New Year’s Eve isn’t your thing, or maybe all your party invites were lost in the mail (*looks inside echoing mailbox*),...

PortlandKidsCalendar

29 Dec 2019

House Cleaning Tip: Minimize the upstairs/downstairs trips!

Although it’s probably great for my glutes, I loathe running up and down the stairs all day long shuttling this upstairs and that downstairs. To...

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29 Dec 2019

Chow time! “Cowboy Night” makes for super fun family dinners.

Like a lot of mothers, I’ve always struggled with getting my kids to eat AND not wanting to run away and change my name make...

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27 Dec 2019

OOB & Freeport’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Schedules. Kaboomskees!

Ready for some New Year’s Eve Fireworks? We’ve got two special celebrations on tap– visit the one closest to you! Sunday, December 31, 2019 Fireworks...

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12 Dec 2019

Wowzers! All your holiday TV viewing in one easy guide! Set your DVR and pop that corn!

‘Tis the season to find your inner elf and watch a grinchy heart grow three sizes! Set your dvr and kick back to watch with...

PortlandKidsCalendar

12 Dec 2019

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Giveaway Alert! Want to Win 4 Tickets to Disney On Ice Presents Celebrate Memories? Yeah, I thought so!

Remember your childhood Disney Memories? Enter to win 4 Tickets! A comment of your or your child’s favorite Disney character enters you to win !...

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11 Dec 2019

7 Easy Christmas Traditions to start with your family this year!

My daughter came home one December day with a ceramic pickle and was all, “OK, let’s get this on the Christmas tree!” That tradition started...

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01 Dec 2019

Give the Gift of Experiences and Memories. The PKC Non-Toy Holiday Gift Guide is here to help!

My kids have enough toys. Like, seriously, enough. But I still want them to have the best-Christmas-ever and be excited with what was waiting for...

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25 Nov 2019

Black Friday shopping tips: Get the bargains and keep your sanity.

We’ve all heard about the crazy deals shoppers can score on Black Friday, but all the hype can be intimidating! Here are some tips to...

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25 Nov 2019

The 9 best tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving. Written by a mom who knows.

Hey, put down that Halloween candy. You ready for Thanksgiving? Holidays that center around food are squarely in my wheelhouse, but man are they a...

PortlandKidsCalendar

25 Nov 2019

Kids bored? Free printable Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Scavenger Hunt!

Kids bored? You bored of them? Keep them busy Thanksgiving morning with PortlandKidsCalendar’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Scavenger Hunt! Simply download and print by clicking...

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25 Nov 2019

My favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Seriously yummy.

Thanksgiving is around the corner and everyone is beginning to salivate like Pavlov’s Dogs because they know they’re about to dig into that one special,...

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25 Nov 2019

Teaching kids Table Manners in time for the Holidays. Yes, please and thanks!

This morning I witnessed one of my children (not saying who, but she’s the only daughter I have) wipe her hands free of cream cheese...

PortlandKidsCalendar

23 Nov 2019

This Veggie Platter will be a Hoot at your family feast!

Veggie platters are a staple at any Thanksgiving feast. Here is a fun way to display this appetizer tray. Maybe it will even entice the...

PortlandKidsCalendar

18 Nov 2019

It’s time to get lit! PKC’s 2019 Tree Lighting Ceremonies Directory.

Looking for your Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in your community? Look no further. Get ready to Deck the Halls with your fellow town folk! Biddeford...