Earth Day Kids’ Crafts: Grass people!
Looking for something fun and eco-friendly to do with the kids for Earth Day on April 22? Try out these super cute Earth Day guys!... Read More
How to hard boil the *perfect* egg.
Are you ready to color your Easter eggs? It’s always a good idea to use hard boiled eggs unless you’re ready to clean up a... Read More
40 Ideas for non-candy Easter Egg stuffers. Now that’s sweet.
Looking for some alternatives to the sugary treats that are used to stuff Easter eggs? Check out these ideas for non-candy, non-edible (definitely not for... Read More
Gotcha! How to make the *best* Leprechaun Traps!
I was anxious to post a great “how-to” article for making Leprechaun Traps (because, apparently, now even the St. Patty’s Day mascot brings goodies for... Read More
Scared of FD& C Yellow 5? Natural alternatives to food coloring!
If you are looking to ‘color’ your food this holiday season and are really perplexed, confused and scared about how your kids’ mouths turn a... Read More
Homemade Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Sandwiches. Eat your heart out!
What says Valentine’s Day better than cookie ice cream sandwiches? Actually, I don’t think the two have anything to do with each other, but I’ll... Read More
Making Valentine’s Day memories. 7 Great Date Night ideas — for you and your kids!
Valentine’s Day is coming up—what are you and your sweetheart doing? Maybe an animated move? Jewelry shopping at Claire’s? Possibly LegoLand? I’m talking about Valentine’s... Read More
Cute keepsakes. Adorable Valentine’s Day gifts from the kids.
Are you looking for some sweet homemade Valentine’s Day gift ideas from the kids? Below are a few creative keepsakes that anyone would love (think:... Read More
Nothing says “I love you” like Heart-shaped Valentine’s Day Treats.
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I’m in the mood to get totally corny on my kids with this festive food. A quick look... Read More
Valentine’s Day crafts: Awash yourself in squeaky clean love!
Here’s another adorable DIY Valentine’s Day gift that you can make with your kids that’s cute AND practical. Each soap can be made with a... Read More
14 Free Printable Valentine’s Day cards. So cute!
Gone are the days where you go to grocery store, pick out a box of Tom & Jerry fold-over Valentine’s Day cards and call... Read More
Fun Valentine’s Day Craft for kids: DIY Beautiful!
My daughter is completely nutso about decorating for the holidays. All the holidays. Visit my house around St. Patrick’s Day and you’ll be bombarded with... Read More
2020 Southern Maine Winter Farmers’ Markets– Find one near you!
Just because summer is all but a distant memory doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy the crops and foodstuffs provided by local farmers and markets.... 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
Staying in for New Year’s Eve? Ideas for family fun!
If heading out for New Year’s Eve isn’t your thing, or maybe all your party invites were lost in the mail (*looks inside echoing mailbox*),... Read More
OOB & Freeport’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Schedules. Kaboomskees!
Ready for some New Year’s Eve Fireworks? We’ve got two special celebrations on tap– visit the one closest to you! Sunday, December 31, 2019 Fireworks... Read More
Wowzers! All your holiday TV viewing in one easy guide! Set your DVR and pop that corn!
‘Tis the season to find your inner elf and watch a grinchy heart grow three sizes! Set your dvr and kick back to watch with... Read More
Giveaway Alert! Want to Win 4 Tickets to Disney On Ice Presents Celebrate Memories? Yeah, I thought so!
Remember your childhood Disney Memories? Enter to win 4 Tickets! A comment of your or your child’s favorite Disney character enters you to win !... Read More
7 Easy Christmas Traditions to start with your family this year!
My daughter came home one December day with a ceramic pickle and was all, “OK, let’s get this on the Christmas tree!” That tradition started... Read More
Give the Gift of Experiences and Memories. The PKC Non-Toy Holiday Gift Guide is here to help!
My kids have enough toys. Like, seriously, enough. But I still want them to have the best-Christmas-ever and be excited with what was waiting for... Read More
Black Friday shopping tips: Get the bargains and keep your sanity.
We’ve all heard about the crazy deals shoppers can score on Black Friday, but all the hype can be intimidating! Here are some tips to... Read More
The 9 best tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving. Written by a mom who knows.
Hey, put down that Halloween candy. You ready for Thanksgiving? Holidays that center around food are squarely in my wheelhouse, but man are they a... Read More
Kids bored? Free printable Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Scavenger Hunt!
Kids bored? You bored of them? Keep them busy Thanksgiving morning with PortlandKidsCalendar’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Scavenger Hunt! Simply download and print by clicking... Read More
My favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Seriously yummy.
Thanksgiving is around the corner and everyone is beginning to salivate like Pavlov’s Dogs because they know they’re about to dig into that one special,... Read More
Teaching kids Table Manners in time for the Holidays. Yes, please and thanks!
This morning I witnessed one of my children (not saying who, but she’s the only daughter I have) wipe her hands free of cream cheese... Read More
This Veggie Platter will be a *Hoot* at your family feast!
Veggie platters are a staple at any Thanksgiving feast. Here is a fun way to display this appetizer tray. Maybe it will even entice the... Read More
It’s time to get lit! PKC’s 2019 Tree Lighting Ceremonies Directory.
Looking for your Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in your community? Look no further. Get ready to Deck the Halls with your fellow town folk! Biddeford... Read More
Need ski/snowboard equipment? Check out the Ski Swaps in Greater Portland this month!
Get your “new to you” gear for you and your family at a fraction of the price. Winter fun here we come! Saturday, November 2,... Read More
6 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
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