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
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
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
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
Strap on some skates at Lee Twombly Pond! Outdoor Pond Skating Season is open!
Opening Night is here!! Tonight, Decmeber 14, 2018 marks the season opener for outdoor pond skating at Lee Twombly Pond! The Opening Weekend days and... 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
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
Feelin’ the rhythm? Check out these summer concerts near you!
Maine summer nights + great music + your friends and family = memories made! Slip on your boogie shoes, grab a blanket, and get ready... 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
‘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 Slime... 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
Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone Challenge: A week without caffeine.
This week’s Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone Challenge (GOYCZ): No Caffeine! I was always one of those people who said, “Caffeine doesn’t affect me.”... Read More
Random vacuum cleaner attachments? Let it go! 50 things to chuck when Spring Cleaning.
It’s Spring Cleaning time and you’ve definitely got some stuff that should get sprung! When you’re finished, you won’t believe how much lighter you (and... Read More
Hey Family: Win Mother’s Day this year with these gift ideas.
I love Mother’s Day. I also love Father’s Day. And birthdays, and anniversaries and Valentine’s Day. I love these events because they are celebrating someone... Read More
Got Snuggles? Sunflower Farm Does! Baby Goat Snuggling this Sunday!
Who are we ‘kid’ding, you don’t need convincing to see lots of sweet baby goats! So we will get right to the details. Sunflower Farm... Read More
Time capsule your spring break! DIY “Vacation in a Jar” momentos are so cute!
I really cherish vacations. Who doesn’t? And after you spend all that money, you want to keep the memories alive and have an opportunity to... Read More
Earth Day Challenge: No baggies, water bottles or paper towels, Oh my!
I’m not a professional environmentalist, nor do I play one on TV. But I do like to think of myself as (semi) eco-conscious. So when... Read More
How do I dispose of this? Find recycling options near you on Earth911.com!
How the heck do you dispose of a broken laptop, old glasses or cell phones? What should you do about that old arm chair or... Read More
5 Fun ways to get you through til Spring! (Spoiler: Just say YES!)
March is a tough month for me. It’s the month where we start to feel all springtime and glowy–but just as we’re about to haul... Read More
Spotlight: Clinical Hypnosis with Children and Adolescents, LLC
Ever wonder if clinical hypnosis is a treatment that your child might benefit from? We are spotlighting Dr. Tuddenham, M.D., pediatrician and owner of Clinical... Read More
Pizza Dough Desserts: Twist up some Yummy Hot Pretzels!
Looking for some delicious, indoor fun? Try your hand at making sweet soft pretzels. Super easy to make with store-bought pizza dough and it’s a... Read More
Free and discounted Museum Passes? Borrow them from your local library!
If you haven’t visited your local library lately, you may not realize what a tremendous wealth of resources they have to offer! In addition to... 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
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
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
Cleaning Tip: Expecting guests? Tackle the bathroom first.
If you can clean only one room before company arrives, tackle the bathroom. This is the only room where people spend time solo and may... Read More