Believe it or not, it's time to think about taking your family--including fur children--to the Maine Mall to get pictures with Santa. This is something we have enjoyed doing with our dogs Oscar and Sadie these past couple of years. Santa was a real dog lover and so was the staff. Treats for … [Read more...] about How to See Santa at the Maine Mall
Maine Holidays When Things Are Closed
This article outlines Maine holidays, both state and federal, when stores and other businesses may be closed. This includes banks, town offices, courts, schools, state buildings and more. You're probably already familiar with the 11 federal holidays that close things down. However, in Maine there … [Read more...] about Maine Holidays When Things Are Closed
Maine Christmas Tree Farms
Growing up, I never had to visit any of the Maine Christmas tree farms to get the tree we would put up in my grandparent's home. That's because they lived in a rural corner or northwest York County and we could just walk into their woods to get our own tree. And cut down our own tree we did for many … [Read more...] about Maine Christmas Tree Farms
40 Dollar Thanksgiving from Aldi
This year, Aldi is promising a full Thanksgiving spread for just $40. While the opening of Maine's first Aldi store in Portland has been delayed, you can drive to the store in Portsmouth/Newington to shop this deal. Here are the details. 40 Dollar Thanksgiving from Aldi For just $40*, … [Read more...] about 40 Dollar Thanksgiving from Aldi
Maine Maple Fall Fest: Where to Go and What to Do
If you loved all the goodies and sugar house visits during Maine Maple Weekend, then you're going to love Maine Maple Fall Fest. In fact, when we covered Maine Maple Weekend earlier this year, we noted which of the farms, sugar shacks and other places would also be part of this fall … [Read more...] about Maine Maple Fall Fest: Where to Go and What to Do
Costco in Maine is Open
Maine's first Costco in Scarborough is getting ready to celebrate its two-year anniversary. Opening day was on November 17, 2023. Since then, it's one of the only places we shop and it is definitely where I fill up for gas. Questions about the Costco in Maine Since I first wrote this … [Read more...] about Costco in Maine is Open
Why We Believe a Costco Membership Is Worth It
We love our Costco membership, which we first signed up for in 2015. Since then, we've discovered how much great, affordable organic food we can buy at Costco, plus other household goods. Also, you can get great name-brand as well as Kirkland Signature, the Costco store brand, products, including … [Read more...] about Why We Believe a Costco Membership Is Worth It
Shopping at Freeport Maine Outlets
When looking for things to do in Freeport, Maine, many people want to shop at the Freeport outlets. They also want to go to the flagship L.L. Bean store and take a picture by the giant boot. But that's fodder for another article. To be honest, Freeport doesn't have as many outlet stores as … [Read more...] about Shopping at Freeport Maine Outlets
Free and Cheap Food Days on National Food Holidays
You can thank the advent of national food holidays for the dozens of times throughout the year when you can enjoy free and cheap food. I mean, who doesn’t love getting free or cheap food and drink? Yes, please! For example, when my daughters were younger, my husband had a tradition with them. It … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Food Days on National Food Holidays
Free and Cheap Coffee for National Coffee Day in Maine
National Coffee Day is one of my favorite food holidays of the year. I mean, no disrespect to National Doughnut Day or National Bagel Day. However, coffee is something I drink every day. Literally. So the idea of being able to get a cup for free or cheap is always a highlight for me. When is … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Coffee for National Coffee Day in Maine
Costume Shopping at Spirit Halloween Stores in Maine
Every fall it's the same: you know Halloween is right around the corner when Spirit Halloween stores start popping up in empty storefronts. In Maine it's no different. Just recently I spied the Spirit Halloween store in the old Big Lots location in Biddeford, in the Five Points Shopping Center on … [Read more...] about Costume Shopping at Spirit Halloween Stores in Maine
Our Favorite Spots To Go Apple Picking in Southern Maine
Apple picking in Maine is great family fun. And nothing evokes a New England autumn like apple picking. Maine apple picking season typically runs from mid-September into late October. Each apple variety ripens at its own pace. So, if you have favorites and hope to get them when you visit a … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Spots To Go Apple Picking in Southern Maine