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Time to getting hopping on that shopping! Easter baskets filled with candy and sugary sweets are on their way out, so check out our suggestions...

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02 Apr 2020

How to hard boil the perfect egg.

Are you ready to color your Easter eggs? It’s always a good idea to use hard boiled eggs unless you’re ready to clean up a...

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01 Apr 2020

Tie-dyed Easter eggs. With a real tie. Very cool.

When my sister and I were little, we used to color Easter eggs by melting down crayons and literally painting on the color. Now, they...

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01 Apr 2020

Building Fairy Houses 101. Welcome to the Neighborhood.

Fairy Houses have been around for years as a great way to connect kids with nature, and they are super fun and totally cute! Building...

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25 Mar 2020

40 Ideas for non-candy Easter Egg stuffers. Now that’s sweet.

Looking for some alternatives to the sugary treats that are used to stuff Easter eggs? Check out these ideas for non-candy, non-edible (definitely not for...

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19 Mar 2020

Virtual Field Trips

Grab your passport or make your own! Turn into a fun To-Visit list and place a sticker or stand next to each one of these...

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19 Mar 2020

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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14 Mar 2020

Wondering what to do with your kids over the next few days? We’re here for you.

A lot has happened over the last week, hasn’t it? We see you wondering when the next closure is going to happen, wondering how you...

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11 Mar 2020

Rainbow Cake in a jar. Clever little leprechauns.

Here’s a fun, decorative treat for your little leprechauns this St. Patrick’s Day. Give them away to friends or keep them yourselves! Rainbow Cake in...

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11 Mar 2020

Festive edibles! St. Patrick’s Day snacks and treats your kids will love.

St. Patrick’s Day is coming so it’s time to get your fill of green food. Go ahead, everybody’s doing it. Leprechaun Bait This is the...

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10 Mar 2020

St. Patrick’s Day Desserts! It is easy being green.

If you’re not ready to color tonight’s dinner green, save the emerald edibles for dessert! Here are a few ideas for some lucky post-mealtime treats....

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10 Mar 2020

5 Leprechaun pranks your kids haven’t seen before!

Have you been-there-done-that with most of the leprechaun tricks out there. Here’s five that you probably haven’t seen before! #1 Rainbow Windshield Have you ever...

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09 Mar 2020

Gotcha! How to make the best Leprechaun Traps!

I was anxious to post a great “how-to” article for making Leprechaun Traps (because, apparently, now even the St. Patty’s Day mascot brings goodies for...

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02 Mar 2020

Scared of FD& C Yellow 5? Natural alternatives to food coloring!

If you are looking to ‘color’ your food this holiday season and are really perplexed, confused and scared about how your kids’ mouths turn a...

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23 Feb 2020

Slow Cooker Tikka Masala that even the kids will like. And if they don’t, more for you.

Sometimes my kids say, “Hey mom, why don’t we try some new foods for dinner– something ethnic, maybe?” (never). But that doesn’t stop me from...

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23 Feb 2020

Delicious Salsa Chicken crockpot recipe. Three ingredients. Done.

Here’s another dinner recipe that’s so easy and delicious, it’s just SILLY. My mother gave me this recipe and we now eat it constantly. It’s...

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23 Feb 2020

Stuck inside? 4 DIY Kids’ Activities = Indoor Winter Fun!

Does the winter weather have you stranded at home? Does the cold have you stuck inside? Here are some fun activities to have in your...

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23 Feb 2020

Tried. Loved. Cauliflower “Fried Rice” recipe. Even the kids ate it!

When January blew in (along with a few extra pounds), I decided squeezing myself into my jeans any longer really sucked and it was time...

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10 Feb 2020

Homemade Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Sandwiches. Eat your heart out!

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...

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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:...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...