Special Trick or Treat Events in the Greater Portland Area (and Free!)
Wondering where to bring your costume clad kiddo out and about on Halloween? Below you will find info and general guidelines. Happy Halloween! Friday October... Read More
Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival at L.L. Bean 10/20. FREE!
A Maine tradition since 2003, the Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival transforms the streets of Freeport and L.L. Bean Campus into a sea of orange. Join... Read More
Get your DVR ready for “31 Nights of Halloween” classic movies all month long!
Get your fill of chills and thrills during Freeform’s (formerly ABC Family) “31 Nights of Halloween” October going in full swing now! Check out the... Read More
2018 Corn Maze Directory! We’ll tell you where to go, but you gotta find your way out.
Fall activities are already in full swing! Check out this list of local(ish) corn mazes where you’ll never have so much fun getting lost! Be... Read More
Mix-it-up with these super easy “dump-and-run” Halloween Treats!
#1 Harvest Hash Chex Mix Treats This looks easy, fun and a great way to sneak in a few whole grains and nuts? Kids are... Read More
All aboard! Pumpkin Train at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad last two weekends in October!
Autumn is a beautiful time of year on the coast of Maine! Enjoy the beauty of the season with a visit to the museum and... Read More
7 Awesome no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas! No knives required!
My kids love getting pumpkins– it means the countdown is on to Halloween! The only problem is that they want to get the pumpkins the... Read More
Pumpkin Hayrides at Wolfe’s Neck Center Saturday and Sunday.
Come on out to the Farm for a family outing to remember. Set on the shores of Casco Bay, Wolfe’s Neck Center is a 626... Read More
Pumpkin, caramel, hazelnut, oh my! Make your own flavored coffee creamers!
Want to enjoy one of those delicious coffee shop concoctions while knowing exactly what’s going in your coffee? Check out these DIY flavored coffee creamers... Read More
Apple picking isn’t just about apples. Tricks to make the experience last.
Apple picking season is here! Time to crack open your wallet and dump it out all over the farm counter. Ok, I’m a little jaded... Read More
“Homemade” Chicken Soup: From the pot to your mouth in 15 minutes.
I love homemade chicken soup, but the thought of making “homemade” chicken broth sends me running for the hills. This soup is an adaptation of... Read More
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
Caramel Apple Cider Crock Pot Recipe. Yah, that just happened.
Just like they make at Starbucks, only you’re saving yourself $3.50. Score. Ingredients Serves 4 4 cups apple cider 3 tablespoons caramel syrup (the ice... Read More
Bike, walk or ride in a traffic-free zone, “Sundays on the Boulevard” for 1 more week!
Starting Sunday, May 7 and continuing right up through Sunday, September 23, 2018 a big stretch of Baxter Boulevard in Portland will be closed to... Read More
6 Ways to simplify the Morning Routine *and* be on time. No kidding.
Truth be told, I like to be on time. I’m often not, but I still like to try. It’s amazing how much more difficult it... Read More
Babysitters 101: Finding, paying and prepping your kids for the babysitter!
School routines are coming into view and so is….date night, maybe?! Or finding time for one sibling while you take the other one out for... Read More
Thinking Ahead! Grab These Deals While The Prices Are SO low
I know you’re all going to groan and roll your eyes when I share a tip to do now that will make your holiday season... Read More
Tips on preparing your child (and you) for kindergarten. Sniff, sniff.
At the end of this month, many of you will be sending off your little ones to officially start kindergarten. Kindergarten? What? Weren’t they just... 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
Check out Summertime Fireworks in Old Orchard Beach every Thursday night!
Check off a summertime bucket list item with Thursday night summer fireworks display (weather permitting)! The weekly display runs every Thursday night at 9:45pm through late... 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
6 DIY Life Hacks *perfect* for summer. So cool!
Now is a great time of year for short cuts and these six DIY life hacks are perfectly suited to summer! DIY Mosquito Yard Spray... Read More
It’s berry pickin’ time! Find a local PYO Farms near you.
It’s that time of year again when local farms are opening up for pick-your-own strawberries and other fruits ripening throughout the summer. The season for... Read More
Tried it? 5 crazy but delish lobster dishes from restaurants around Maine!
Perusing my latest issue of All Recipes magazine, I came across an article dedicated to Maine and lobster. Did you know that more than 80... 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
‘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
Sign your kids up for the “Kids Bowl Free” Program and play for free all summer!
Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the “Kids Bowl Free” program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give... 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
Awesome Tip: Goodbye Gifts make goodbyes good!
Here’s a tip that I stole from my good friend Kelly (she’s full of them and I’m always taking them). Thanks Kelly! Ever experienced the... Read More
