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
Expecting? Sibling Class to help your little ones with the new addition on 8/26!
Is your family expecting a new addition? Here’s a great class to help your older children embrace the special occasion of becoming a big brother... Read More
Last “Fairy Friday” at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on 8/25!
Fridays in July and August are full of fun at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for little fairies, gnomes, elves, and wood sprites! The Bibby and... 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
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
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 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
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 August... 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
Stress-Free Camping with these awesome prep tips!
Remember camping as a kid? What was the best part? Swimming? S’mores? Flashlights and sleeping bags? Kids love the simplicity—it’s the parents that make it... 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
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
One Pot Clambake. It’s summertime without the mess!
Ready for a summer clambake without having to “bake” at all? Get ready for this seasonal favorite and all you need is a big ‘ol... 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
Are we there yet? Travel activities for surviving the Summertime Road Trip.
Traveling for the summer vacation? Time to pack up the family in the car for one helluva ride! Take a deep breath and don’t panic…you... 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
7 End-of-Year Teacher Gifts that teachers actually want!
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
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
It’s strawberry 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
‘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 Face... 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
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
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
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
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
