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Leah Ingram

What is ReStore Thrift Store

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Have you shopped yet at the ReStore thrift store? If not, you're missing out. We were able to furnish nearly most of our Kennebunk house with furniture and decor we bought at ReStore. This includes a kitchen table with eight chairs for which we paid $80. In addition, we've secured … [Read more...] about What is ReStore Thrift Store

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 23, 2023 | Updated March 23, 2023 Filed Under: Everything Else · Shopping Bargains

Target Car Seat Trade In

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Twice a year, you can usually count on the Target Car Seat trade-in event. This is a great opportunity if you have an old car seat that you'd like to have recycled. Also, if you're in the market for a new car seat--or have a pregnant person in your life who is--you can save money on the … [Read more...] about Target Car Seat Trade In

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 16, 2023 | Updated March 16, 2023 Filed Under: Shopping Bargains

First Day of Spring in Maine

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I love writing about freebies and deals you can find on the first day of spring. Why? After a snowy winter and with daylight savings time back in season, the first day of spring always gives me hope--even if I'm still wearing my winter coat. Even if you're not in the mood for things like … [Read more...] about First Day of Spring in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 16, 2023 | Updated March 16, 2023 Filed Under: Everything Else

Costco in Maine

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I’m so excited to report that there will finally be a Costco in Maine. That is, in 2022, the Scarborough Planning Board finally approved a proposal to build Maine’s first Costco location in Scarborough Downs. The expected opening date is late 2023 or sometime in 2024. However, Costco will … [Read more...] about Costco in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 13, 2023 | Updated March 13, 2023 Filed Under: Services · Shopping Bargains

Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny

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While your kids and pets won't be able to go to PetSmart or Petco for free pictures with the Easter Bunny this year, they can definitely head over to the Cabela's in Scarborough for this springtime event. This year Cabela's is opening a reservation system, because pictures with the Easter Bunny … [Read more...] about Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 12, 2023 | Updated March 12, 2023 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Free & Cheap

Paper Shredding Events in Southern Maine

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If you don’t own a crosscut shredder at home, then you might be looking for paper shredding events happening near you. Or maybe you’re cleaning out an office, attic or loved ones homes, and want a responsible way of disposing of all that paper. That’s where these free shredding events come in … [Read more...] about Paper Shredding Events in Southern Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 7, 2023 | Updated March 7, 2023 Filed Under: Free & Cheap

Kennebunk Trivia Night and Pub Quizzes

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One of my bucket list items for this year is to start attending Kennebunk trivia night events near me. So, I started looking for pub quizzes and the like near my Kennebunk house. Boy howdy was I surprised at how many options I had in Kennebunk alone. Plus, there's Kennebunkport just down … [Read more...] about Kennebunk Trivia Night and Pub Quizzes

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 6, 2023 | Updated March 16, 2023 Filed Under: Entertainment · Free & Cheap

Kids Free Bowling in Maine

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If you're planning your summer vacation now, I wanted to tell you about kids free bowling in Maine. That is, through the organization KidsBowlFree, I've identified a handful of Southern Maine bowling alleys that allow kids to bowl for free over the summer. This is a great option if you don't … [Read more...] about Kids Free Bowling in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 6, 2023 | Updated March 6, 2023 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Free & Cheap

The Holy Donut Maine

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As soon as we moved to Kennebunk, our neighbors told us that we had to try The Holy Donut. It was top of mind for them because the doughnut shop was opening its fourth location in Southern Maine in nearby Arundel. So, for years we watched the area near the corner of Route 1 (aka Portland Road) … [Read more...] about The Holy Donut Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 2, 2023 | Updated March 20, 2023 Filed Under: Dining Deals

Maine Restaurant Week

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Maine Restaurant Week started in 2009 as a way to help local eateries survive during the non-tourist winter season.  For them, summer is like what Black Friday is for retailers. That is, if they had to shut down during the cold weather months, they would (hopefully) make up for lost … [Read more...] about Maine Restaurant Week

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 26, 2023 | Updated March 26, 2023 Filed Under: Dining Deals · Restaurant Deals

Dog Friendly Beaches in Southern Maine

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When we decided to buy a house in Kennebunk, Maine, I was so excited to learn that there were dog friendly beaches nearby. In fact, these were beaches where we could take our dogs were available year round. That is, dogs could go on the sand and in the water all year. However, the times of … [Read more...] about Dog Friendly Beaches in Southern Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 24, 2023 | Updated February 24, 2023 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Free & Cheap · Pets

Maine Maple Weekend: Where to Go and What to Do

Traditional aluminum buckets collect sap from an old maple tree to be sued for making maple syrup and sugar in southern Maine.

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 … [Read more...] about Maine Maple Weekend: Where to Go and What to Do

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 20, 2023 | Updated March 26, 2023 Filed Under: Everything Else · Family & Kids · Free & Cheap

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  • Paper Shredding Events in Southern Maine March 7, 2023

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