Done with gifts by 7am? Tips on making Christmas morning last longer.
When you have kids, Christmas day (or better said, morning), can be over before the newspaper hits your doorstep. As a child, I can remember... Read More
Holiday houseguests? An easy and stress-free “How-To” prep for your merry visitors.
Ding dong! The guests have arrived! Being a great host is a big job, but it doesn’t mean you have to expend a super human... Read More
3 Tips on practicing Table Manners at home just in time for the holidays!
“Your children have the best manners!” exclaimed my neighbor after a recent playdate with my kids. “Me? Mine?” I said confused. “Oh, yes, thank you.... Read More
Reindeer food recipe for Christmas Eve fun.
Children instinctively love animals and want to make sure they are treated well, and reindeer are no exception! The following “recipe” will ensure that, along... Read More
Easy Gingerbread House that’s guaranteed not to collapse. Great for kids of any age, too!
Many of us have attempted gingerbread houses from fancy kits, only to witness the roof and sides collapse like a deck of cards. No more.... Read More
DVR Alert! 2017 Holiday TV & Movie Guide.
Looking for a cute holiday special on television for the kids? See the season line-up below and get your DVR ready to tape your favorites.... Read More
Gift Giving Stress? Be Like Elsa and Let it Go! Tickets for Disney On Ice Presents Frozen on sale now!
Disney On Ice presents Frozen Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond all imagination at Feld Entertainment’s newest ice spectacular, Disney On Ice presents Frozen. The heartwarming, Academy Award®-winning... Read More
2017 Holiday Tipping Guide: Who do you tip and how much is appropriate?
It’s the most confusing time of year for me — holiday tip time! How much is too little, too much, not needed or not allowed!... Read More
6 Teacher gift ideas for the holidays. Perfect ways to say thanks!
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
PKC Gift Giving Guide: Our favorite 15 books for your kids’ Holiday List!
Written by Sarah Lefebvre, WCKC I am that person who gifts books for Christmas. I love to read and I love to find books that... Read More
“Stories on the Staircase” every Saturday through 1/3 at 10am at Victoria Mansion!
Here’s a story time unique as the season! Every Wednesday during the Christmas season, Victoria Mansion opens one hour early for a special preschool story... Read More
“Season of Light” now showing in full dome at the Southworth Planetarium!
The popular holiday show “Season of Light” returns in full dome splendor! NPR’S Noah Adams narrates this omni-dome planetarium program about the history and astronomy... 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
13 Non-Toy Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids: Give memories this season!
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
Fun family ways to say Thanks. Even the kids will get into this!
With Thanksgiving here, let’s get back to basics with recognizing all of life’s blessings. And what I mean by that is, I’m making my kids... Read More
Super fun kids’ Thanksgiving crafts to keep them busy on Turkey Day.
Need some time to baste the turkey and set the table without the kids running about the kitchen? Check out these super cute Thanksgiving crafts... Read More
Beyond the turkey sandwich. New recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers!
After you’ve had your fill of turkey sandwiches, there are still plenty of options for all those Thanksgiving leftovers! Extra crudite makes for excellent salad... Read More
FREE Horse & Wagon Rides through downtown Portland! Runs Fri/Sat/Sun through December 17!
Looking for some family fun on a horse drawn carriage throughout enchanting downtown during the holiday season? Nostalgic fun for the whole family! Pick up... Read More
Rice Krispie Turkey Legs: Make these and be the coolest person at Thanksgiving!
Do you know what my new Thanksgiving obsession is? Rice Krispie Turkey Legs. They look ADORABLE, the are TASTY and they are unexpectedly easy to... Read More
Easy and fun Thanksgiving traditions you can start with your family this year!
You know what my favorite Thanksgiving tradition is? Making whipped peas. No one eats them but me, but every year when the bowl of bright... Read More
Awesome Tip: Super sales help to fill the Costume Box!
After Halloween, when costumes are often discounted by 75%, visit a few stores like Target, Walgreens, and T.J. Maxx, and snatch up a bunch in... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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