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
When is Daylight Savings Time Change?
Whenever I'm thinking about daylight savings time versus standard time, I always have to remember the adage my mother taught me: spring forward or fall back. That being said, I know the clocks move forward in spring and go back an hour in fall. However, into which measure of time? Is daylight … [Read more...] about When is Daylight Savings Time Change?
Maine Maple Weekend 2026: Where to Go and What to Do
For as long as I can remember, we’ve called Maine Maple Weekend this: maple syrup Sunday. That’s because on that sweet, sticky holiday we would visit the local sugaring house near my grandparents’ home in Kezar Falls (now Parsonsfield).Afterwards, we would enjoy homemade pancakes with, of course, … [Read more...] about Maine Maple Weekend 2026: Where to Go and What to Do
Maine Stores That Buy Back Clothing
On this blog, we've covered thrift and consignment store shopping, including what not to donate to Goodwill, good causes that will take your donations as well as a list of Maine thrift and consignment shops. At consignment shops, you can usually consign used clothing to sell. They don't always sell … [Read more...] about Maine Stores That Buy Back Clothing
Senior Discounts in Maine
This article is a roundup of senior discounts in Maine. It includes information about what age qualifies you for a senior citizen discount–even if you don’t feel like a senior citizen. One of the most popular places for seniors to get discounts is at a restaurant. However, when it comes to Maine, … [Read more...] about Senior Discounts in Maine
Favorite Books Set in Maine
This past year, my husband and I decided to focus on reading books set in Maine, by Maine authors or both. While we didn't get to nearly all of them, we did read a dozen. Of them, only one was a DNF--did not finish--for me: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. My husband loved it. Otherwise, we handed … [Read more...] about Favorite Books Set in Maine
Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Where and How
If you like to have a live Christmas tree in your home and you're not planning on planting it in your garden, then it's a good idea to recycle it after the holidays are over. Some municipalities have curbside collection of trees. Then, they will recycle them. In other places, it's up to you to … [Read more...] about Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Where and How
How to See Santa at the Maine Mall Plus NH and MA Locations
You've got until December 24 to take pictures with Santa at the Maine MallThis 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 everyone! Speaking of treats, this article includes details on … [Read more...] about How to See Santa at the Maine Mall Plus NH and MA Locations
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
Enjoying Kennebunkport Prelude
Long before there was Small Business Saturday, business owners got together and created Kennebunkport Prelude. The idea was to start a Christmas festival. That was back in 1982. Fast forward to today, and Kennebunkport Prelude is also Kennebunk Prelude as this holiday festival spans both … [Read more...] about Enjoying Kennebunkport Prelude
Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine
Normally, when we cover free food in Maine, it's about freebies for birthdays or one-off fun giveaways. However, this article is more akin to our articles about SNAP-EBT benefits and the like. It focuses on where families in need can find free holiday meals this year. Free Holiday Meals in … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine
Meat Markets in Maine That Take SNAP/EBT
Many people in Maine rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table. However, finding a place to buy fresh, healthy food with an EBT card can be challenging. Fortunately, there are meat markets in Maine that accept EBT for payment, making it easier for SNAP … [Read more...] about Meat Markets in Maine That Take SNAP/EBT