Historical Halloween fun at the Ghosts of Freeport’s Past Cemetary Tours this Thu/Fri/Sat!
Looking for something fun and educational to do to celebrate Halloween? Try a Ghosts of Freeport tour! “Ghost Tours” are 45 minutes long led by... Read More
Free Play Our Way sensory-friendly Halloween events at the Children’s Museum!
Come experience Halloween at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine during a low-key, inclusive playtime for children with sensory integration challenges and their families!... 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
Get your DVR ready for “13 Nights of Halloween” classic movies starting 10/19!
Get your fill of chills and thrills during Freeform’s (formerly ABC Family) “13 Nights of Halloween” October 19-31! Check out the list below and watch…... Read More
Mix it up! Six new recipes for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!
I really love roasted pumpkin seeds but after decades of eating them with oil and salt, I’m looking to mix things up a bit. Check... Read More
Five spoooooky Halloween treats. Eat them if you dare!
It’s Halloween season already and you know what that means. Time to scour Pinterest and try making really adorable snacks that, when executed, look absolutely... Read More
5 Strategies for Kids’ Halloween Candy Consumption. No arguing required.
You know what job is really the pits? The Candy Police. You know what’s worse? The emotional roller coaster of a kid high on Fun... 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
2017 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
Smiling Hill Farm’s “Pick a Pumpkin Wagon Rides” every weekend in October!
Enjoy a ride to the Pumpkin Patch across the fields and through the woods at Smiling Hill Farm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.... 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
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
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
Five awesome Halloween family traditions. It’s just like being a kid again.
I love traditions, especially in the fall. Like when the kids have a “Let’s put ourselves to bed” night, or my favorite “Let’s let mom... 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
Kids and drugs. Have you had the talk yet? When and how to start.
Maybe it’s because I’m an incessant watcher of the television show Intervention, but lately I’ve been obsessed making sure my kids never walk down the... Read More
Bike, walk or ride in a traffic-free zone, “Sundays on the Boulevard” is now open for the season!
Starting Sunday, May 7 and continuing right up through Sunday, September 24, 2017 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
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
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
Toothless! Ideas for Tooth Fairy visits that make kids smile.
There’s an epidemic on Facebook right now. People are losing their teeth left and right. I mean, the people are like five and six year... Read More
Babysitters 101: Finding, paying and prepping your kids for the babysitter!
It’s summer and the kids are ready to get out of the house—and so are the adults! But finding a great babysitter can be as... 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
Best 7 Sanity-saving school year transition tips for parents!
Transitioning from summer to the school year– what an exciting time! (*rummages for corkscrew*) Kids have a hard time with transition– and we parents do,... 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
