Family “Snowshoeing Discovery Course” weekends at L.L. Bean! Equipment provided!
L. L. Bean’s Snowshoeing Discovery Course is a great way to discover how fun, easy and exciting it is making fresh tracks through the sparkling... Read More
Pizza Dough Desserts: Twist up some Yummy Hot Pretzels!
Looking for some delicious, indoor fun? Try your hand at making sweet soft pretzels. Super easy to make with store-bought pizza dough and it’s a... Read More
Free and discounted Museum Passes? Borrow them from your local library!
If you haven’t visited your local library lately, you may not realize what a tremendous wealth of resources they have to offer! In addition to... Read More
Done with gifts by 7am? Tips on making Christmas morning last longer.
When you have kids, Christmas day (or better said, morning), can be over before the newspaper hits your doorstep. As a child, I can remember... Read More
Holiday houseguests? An easy and stress-free “How-To” prep for your merry visitors.
Ding dong! The guests have arrived! Being a great host is a big job, but it doesn’t mean you have to expend a super human... Read More
3 Tips on practicing Table Manners at home just in time for the holidays!
“Your children have the best manners!” exclaimed my neighbor after a recent playdate with my kids. “Me? Mine?” I said confused. “Oh, yes, thank you.... Read More
Reindeer food recipe for Christmas Eve fun.
Children instinctively love animals and want to make sure they are treated well, and reindeer are no exception! The following “recipe” will ensure that, along... Read More
Easy Gingerbread House that’s guaranteed not to collapse. Great for kids of any age, too!
Many of us have attempted gingerbread houses from fancy kits, only to witness the roof and sides collapse like a deck of cards. No more.... Read More
DVR Alert! 2017 Holiday TV & Movie Guide.
Looking for a cute holiday special on television for the kids? See the season line-up below and get your DVR ready to tape your favorites.... Read More
Gift Giving Stress? Be Like Elsa and Let it Go! Tickets for Disney On Ice Presents Frozen on sale now!
Disney On Ice presents Frozen Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond all imagination at Feld Entertainment’s newest ice spectacular, Disney On Ice presents Frozen. The heartwarming, Academy Award®-winning... Read More
2017 Holiday Tipping Guide: Who do you tip and how much is appropriate?
It’s the most confusing time of year for me — holiday tip time! How much is too little, too much, not needed or not allowed!... Read More
6 Teacher gift ideas for the holidays. Perfect ways to say thanks!
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!... Read More
Cleaning Tip: Expecting guests? Tackle the bathroom first.
If you can clean only one room before company arrives, tackle the bathroom. This is the only room where people spend time solo and may... Read More
Taste Test: Which store-bought pancake mixes are the best?
I just received a coupon for Krusteaz, and it got me thinking…pancakes. Delicious, light and fluffy homemade (and by that I mean, made-at-home-out-of-the-box) flap jacks.... Read More
PKC Gift Giving Guide: Our favorite 15 books for your kids’ Holiday List!
Written by Sarah Lefebvre, WCKC I am that person who gifts books for Christmas. I love to read and I love to find books that... Read More
“Stories on the Staircase” every Saturday through 1/3 at 10am at Victoria Mansion!
Here’s a story time unique as the season! Every Wednesday during the Christmas season, Victoria Mansion opens one hour early for a special preschool story... Read More
Awesome Tip: Bedtime for baby with a warm blankie!
I was having a bit of trouble getting my 16-month old daughter to settle down for bed at night, until I started tossing her favorite... Read More
“Season of Light” now showing in full dome at the Southworth Planetarium!
The popular holiday show “Season of Light” returns in full dome splendor! NPR’S Noah Adams narrates this omni-dome planetarium program about the history and astronomy... Read More
Purchase your 2017 Advance Polar Express Tickets! No lottery system!
For those of you who can’t wrap your head around a lottery system to purchase tickets (me included!), the Lincoln and North Conway are offering... Read More
13 Non-Toy Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids: Give memories this season!
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... Read More
Fun family ways to say Thanks. Even the kids will get into this!
With Thanksgiving here, let’s get back to basics with recognizing all of life’s blessings. And what I mean by that is, I’m making my kids... Read More
Super fun kids’ Thanksgiving crafts to keep them busy on Turkey Day.
Need some time to baste the turkey and set the table without the kids running about the kitchen? Check out these super cute Thanksgiving crafts... Read More
Beyond the turkey sandwich. New recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers!
After you’ve had your fill of turkey sandwiches, there are still plenty of options for all those Thanksgiving leftovers! Extra crudite makes for excellent salad... Read More
FREE Horse & Wagon Rides through downtown Portland! Runs Fri/Sat/Sun through December 17!
Looking for some family fun on a horse drawn carriage throughout enchanting downtown during the holiday season? Nostalgic fun for the whole family! Pick up... Read More
Rice Krispie Turkey Legs: Make these and be the coolest person at Thanksgiving!
Do you know what my new Thanksgiving obsession is? Rice Krispie Turkey Legs. They look ADORABLE, the are TASTY and they are unexpectedly easy to... Read More
Easy and fun Thanksgiving traditions you can start with your family this year!
You know what my favorite Thanksgiving tradition is? Making whipped peas. No one eats them but me, but every year when the bowl of bright... Read More
Awesome Tip: Super sales help to fill the Costume Box!
After Halloween, when costumes are often discounted by 75%, visit a few stores like Target, Walgreens, and T.J. Maxx, and snatch up a bunch in... Read More
Furry Tales Story Time every Thursday at the Animal Welfare Society!
Looking for a different kind of story time? Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to discover the exciting world of animals with the Animal Welfare Society... Read More
Disney On Ice presents ‘Frozen’ on December 21-24! Tickets on Sale NOW!
Discover the full story of Disney’s Frozen like never before at Disney On Ice presents Frozen! Dazzling ice skating, special effects and unforgettable music will... Read More
Make-Your-Own Scarecrow Halloween Decor! It’s Brainless.
No “brain” required for this super simple scarecrow Halloween craft! Get ready for the fall holidays with this adorable pot sticker that’s great for all... Read More