Rat Bites! Super easy, affordable and fun Halloween treat!
My ever-inventive mother spied this super-cute, edible Halloween craft from a family magazine and had it all ready for the grandkids’ visit last Friday night.... Read More
My favorite cool weather crockpot recipe. Beef Stew. So easy, you’ll freak.
Take a big breath and blow the dust of the ol’ crock pot. It’s cool weather cooking time! I was given this Beef Stew recipe from a... Read More
Fall event schedule for Maine Wildlife Park–Rick Charette, National Grandparent’s Day and more!
The Maine Wildlife Park is hosting a slew of wonderful events through the fall. Check out the upcoming schedule below: Wildlife Enrichment Day Date: September... Read More
Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats: Easy after-school treats. Now you look like a hero.
Let’s play super-parent for a day and have some yummy treats waiting for the kids when they arrive off the bus! Check out these multi-colored... Read More
2017 Smithsonian Museum Day 9/23! Get free tickets to your fave museums!
Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone... Read More
Me-ow! The Amazing Acro-cats perform in Portland August 10-20!!
The Amazing Acro-cats Featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats are a troupe of REAL performing house cats. The Acro-cats experience all started with Chief Executive... Read More
Get outside with the weekly Monday Family Walks on the Saco Bay Trails!
Join Saco Bay Trails on Mondays throughout the summer for family friendly walks on the trails! Parent, educator, and outreach coordinator Jed Bloom will be... Read More
Go back in time with a Shaker Village and Museum tour! Kids only $2!
The Shaker Museum is pleased to offer visitors guided tours of the premises at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. These tours provide valuable insights into... Read More
Keep cool with this super easy Frozen Tiramisu recipe. Yum.
Looking for a cool dessert that won’t break make you break a sweat? This one’s easy peasy. And not too bad on the waistline either!... Read More
Get dirty at the Wednesday Family Nature Walks: Mummichogs and Marsh Muck!
Explore the marsh for plants and animals through discovery-oriented, fun-filled activities that use all five senses. Participants will touch the marsh fish, the mummichog, look... Read More
Children’s Hour at Maine Historical Society features “Marvelous Mattie” on 8/9! Free!
Join the Maine Historical Society at each program for the reading of a favorite story book followed by crafts and activities for the whole family.... Read More
Free hugs! Baby Goat Snuggling events at Smiling Hill Farm every Tuesday!
It doesn’t get any cuter than this! Smiling Hill Farm is holding Baby Goat Snuggling sessions weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm, weather permitting (check... Read More
Classic “Games & Fun” at Congress Square Park every Wednesday afternoon! Free!
Kids, put down the phones! Play classic and new board games, word games, and cards. Escape your screens for IRL! These FREE events are held... Read More
YUM! 5 No-bake chilled pie recipes for summer!
Summer is no time to slave over a hot oven, but it *IS* time to eat a bunch of delicious chilled desserts! Check out these... Read More
Harry Potter Night, Princess & Pirate Day and more special promos coming up with the Portland Sea Dogs!
This is the season to hit up Hadlock Field as the Portland SeaDogs serve up some serious summer fun! Check out these super promotions for... Read More
Baby powder removes sand. Best kid tip EVER.
It seems that my kids always want to take one last dip in the ocean before we head home, which means they are a tremendous... Read More
Pool Safety. 6 Tips that could save your child’s life.
It’s hot (yay!) and everyone is seeking out the closest watering hole or pool. Break out the beach chairs, grab a magazine and relax by... Read More
“Taste the Farm Tour” at Wolfe’s Neck Farm every Saturday and Sunday through summer!
Come get a taste of the farm with an in-depth tour of our barns and gardens! Led by one of Wolfe’s Neck Farm’s educators, this... Read More
Ice Cream Train Friday night 7/28 at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad!
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad’s popular Friday Night Ice Cream Train is back for the summer! Enjoy a beautiful evening train ride along Casco Bay and... Read More
Kids bored already? Printable Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: BEST kids’ activity. EVER.
The thing about kids is…they always need something to do. Last week we moved to a new house. Ever tried packing up an entire house... Read More
Last minute Father’s Day gifts that Dad will really love!
Father’s Day is in two days. That doesn’t leave much time. Even Amazon Prime can’t help you now. Do not panic! You last-minute-ladies are my... Read More
Attention Toddlers: “Farm Explorers” at Wolfe’s Neck Farm every Thurs/Sat/Sun mornings!
Come down to the farm and help us explore the fascinating wonders of farming! This is a great chance for our youngest group of farmers... Read More
5 Awesome tips on Creating a successful weekly Family Meeting!
I was reading this article the other day about resolving household conflicts and it suggested to discuss problems during your Family Meetings. Say what now?... Read More
Summertime Recipes: Corn on the Cob with a twist!
I LOVE corn on the cob, and I especially love grilling it. But I never ventured beyond the butter, salt and pepper– oh the places... Read More
Kids Craft: iSpy A Treasure In A Bottle
Here’s another idea which will occupy your little ones for quite a while (love that!). The fun starts with hunting around the house for fun... Read More
“Fish Tank Talk” every Saturday and Sunday at LL Bean!
Join our Fishing Department experts at the Riverbed Aquarium to discuss fish habitat, identification, seasons and life cycle for various fish found in Maine. Event... Read More
Families with toddlers! Join the Maine Forest Playgroup for fun outings every Friday morning!
Looking for something fun to do Friday mornings? Become a part of the Maine Forest Playgroup– a free, exclusively outdoors program serving toddlers and their... Read More
Free admission (for moms) and special Mother’s Day activities at The Children’s Museum on 5/14!
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is celebrating Mother’s Day right! Moms and Grandmoms can enjoy free admission along with a few special holiday... Read More
‘Train Days’ celebration all weekend at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad!
Celebrate your love of trains by joining us for Train Day! The museum will be a hub of activity as they kick-off the start of... Read More
Green Tip: Keeping it clean with cloth napkins.
Here’s another way to get green– Just Say No to paper napkins! Purchasing the paper versions cost you money every week and pile up landfills... Read More