DIY Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. Made at home for 40¢ a cup!
From the minute the first leaf turns orange, people start going bonkers with the impending arrival of Pumpkin Spice (well, everything). Starbucks has managed to... Read More
The 6 Best Tips for stress-free Back To School Shopping!
Truth? I haven’t even thought about back-to-school shopping yet. And I’m not going to either anytime soon because I’m not willing to admit summer is... Read More
Feelin’ the rhythm? Check out these summer concerts near you!
Maine summer nights + great music + your friends and family = memories made! Slip on your boogie shoes, grab a blanket, and get ready... Read More
Take me out to ball game! Don’t miss the fun going on at the Sea Dogs this week!
Nothing says “Summer in Maine” like a night at the Sea Dogs’ home stadium, Hadlock Field! Try the well-known Sea Dog Biscuits and watch Slugger... Read More
Choo Choo! The Ice Cream Train is coming to the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum!
What’s better than an ice cream truck? An ice cream train! Choo Choo! Our popular Ice Cream Train returns select Friday evenings this summer. Enjoy... Read More
Take a tour of the Wilbur’s of Maine chocolate factory….NO golden tickets necessary!
Experience the chocolate factory through the eyes of an experienced tour guide. Even if you’ve been on a tour before, each tour is different! Guests... Read More
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... Read More
Get outdoors! Daily ‘Family Canoe Tours’ at Scarborough Marsh all summer long!
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... Read More
Get outdoors! Family Stand Up Paddle Boarding Course at L.L. Bean this Sunday 6/24.
L.L. Bean’s stand up paddle boarding starter experience is a great way to try this fun and easy sport. Learn all the basic paddling techniques... Read More
Attention chocoholics: Wilbur’s Factory Tour 6/23 and 6/30– only $4.50!
Factory tours are a great way to spend time with the family! Come to the factory and hear a little Wilbur’s history and take a... Read More
‘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 Slime... Read More
Check out this DIY Teacher Gift, so cute!
Whether it be Teacher Appreciation Week or end-of-school gifts, teachers deserve to know we care! Here’s a great, useful and delicious gift any teacher would... Read More
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,... Read More
Story Time at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum is back every Thursday morning!
Yay, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum Story Time is back! Join them for a reading of a children’s book (or two!) along with children’s... Read More
Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone Challenge: A week without caffeine.
This week’s Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone Challenge (GOYCZ): No Caffeine! I was always one of those people who said, “Caffeine doesn’t affect me.”... Read More
Every Sunday: Skyline’s Farm’s special exhibit “Recollections: Horse & Buggy Days”!
Skyline Farm Carriage Museum’s current exhibit “Child Size Vehicles: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous” highlights horse sized vehicles next to their smaller counterparts built... Read More
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... Read More
Dear Dads: Gifts we (really) want for Mother’s Day.
Hey Dads, wondering what to get Mom for her big day (which is Sunday, May 12!)? Shelve the “I-think-she-mentioned-wanting-a-new-saucepan” idea and get a clue from... Read More
Gift ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week 5/7-11. Bust out the apples.
If anyone’s ever popped in unexpectedly at school to see one teacher handling a room of 16+, you know how hard they work! May 7-11,... Read More
Hey Family: Win Mother’s Day this year with these gift ideas.
I love Mother’s Day. I also love Father’s Day. And birthdays, and anniversaries and Valentine’s Day. I love these events because they are celebrating someone... Read More
Got Snuggles? Sunflower Farm Does! Baby Goat Snuggling this Sunday!
Who are we ‘kid’ding, you don’t need convincing to see lots of sweet baby goats! So we will get right to the details. Sunflower Farm... Read More
Time capsule your spring break! DIY “Vacation in a Jar” momentos are so cute!
I really cherish vacations. Who doesn’t? And after you spend all that money, you want to keep the memories alive and have an opportunity to... Read More
Earth Day Challenge: No baggies, water bottles or paper towels, Oh my!
I’m not a professional environmentalist, nor do I play one on TV. But I do like to think of myself as (semi) eco-conscious. So when... Read More
How do I dispose of this? Find recycling options near you on Earth911.com!
How the heck do you dispose of a broken laptop, old glasses or cell phones? What should you do about that old arm chair or... Read More
What did we find in 131 Seconds inside Biddeford’s Ocean State Job Lot? You’ve got to check this out!
Have you ever seen the game show, “Supermarket Sweep”? Ever been inside an Ocean State Job Lot store? Or are you familiar with their numerous... Read More
PEEPS S’Mores Easter Treats. Yes, please!
This wins my personal prize for cutest Easter treats EVAH! No campfire necessary! This recipe and photos are courtesy of CincyShopper.com. Check them out, they... Read More
5 Fun ways to get you through til Spring! (Spoiler: Just say YES!)
March is a tough month for me. It’s the month where we start to feel all springtime and glowy–but just as we’re about to haul... Read More
Spotlight: Clinical Hypnosis with Children and Adolescents, LLC
Ever wonder if clinical hypnosis is a treatment that your child might benefit from? We are spotlighting Dr. Tuddenham, M.D., pediatrician and owner of Clinical... Read More
SAMPLE Vacation & Summer Camp Page
The mission for Patrick Dorow Productions is to produce exceptional musical theater for all ages, cultivating talent in all aspects of the performing arts. February... Read More
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events at the Children’s Museum 1/21!
Join the Children’s Museum on Monday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. through fun programs and lessons perfect for the whole family!... Read More