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
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
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
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
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
Check it out! “Fairy Friday” at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Need a break? Sanity-saving “time out” tricks you can steal.
Once you become a parent, doing everything for others (and all at once) becomes woven into our DNA. But it’s important that we keep an... Read More
Homemade activities we thought were a pain. Turns out they’re pretty simple.
I’ve always read about these at-home recipes for making soap or lollipops and thought, “How fun, but when do I ever have (insert obscure ingredient... 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
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
Portland-area outdoor Farmer’s Markets now open. Check out schedule and local directory!
The summertime farmer’s markets are still in full swing and selling a plethora of fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, flowers, homemade goods and crafts that... Read More
When to toss it? Average lifespan of household products.
Many of us are guilty of trying to eke out the last breath of common household items—it’s expensive and time consuming to keep up with... Read More
Super Cool Slime! Three Borax-free recipes for gooey fun.
So, this slime thing. My dauger, Attie is WAY into slime! Different colors, different textures, different ingredients. More importantly, her recipes don’t call for any... Read More
PKC Test Drive: 4 Easter Egg Decorating Kits–see which ones worked and which ones didn’t!
Last year, the kids and I bought a “Paas Marble” Easter Egg Decorating Kit. The beautiful tones, the mesmerizing swirls of color…looks cool, right? Nope.... Read More
Lunch Box Idea: Sandwich On A Stick
For some reason, my kids won’t eat a sandwich. Of any kind. They like all of its components—the bread, cheese and deli meats—but wouldn’t give... Read More
Top 5 tips for surviving air travel with kids. #theywork!
Ah, vacation. Headed somewhere fun and relaxing? You’ll have to get there first. And that part is not usually very relaxing. Flying with children can... Read More
Green Tip: Go digital—thermostats, that is.
How many times have you left the house for the day and forgotten to turn down the heat or AC before you left, letting it... Read More
Spring cleaning time! 10 Items you can toss now for a clutter-free existence.
Have you seen me lately? No? Oh, that’s because I’m at home buried under a mountain of mismatched Tupperware and ugly coffee mugs that my... Read More
Rainy Day + Sock With No Mate = Homemade Fun.
If you’re anything like me, your kids (or you) have no less than 6 socks in their bureau with no match. I keep thinking that the... Read More
Found ’em! Your Guide to the Best Sledding spots in Greater Portland!
Did you know that Portland Kids Calendar has the biggest and best sledding list directory of the Portland area in the entire world? Yes, it’s... Read More
Slow Cooker Tikka Masala that even the kids will like. And if they don’t, more for you.
Sometimes my kids say, “Hey mom, why don’t we try some new foods for dinner– something ethnic, maybe?” (never). But that doesn’t stop me from... Read More
Stuck inside? 4 DIY Kids’ Activities = Indoor Winter Fun!
Does the winter weather have you stranded at home? Does the cold have you stuck inside? Here are some fun activities to have in your... Read More
