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Leah Ingram

Candlepin Bowling in Maine

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My introduction to candlepin bowling in Maine was going to the Strike and Spare bowling alley in Kezar Falls. That's where my grandfather, an avid bowler, was in a league. My cousins and I loved going with our Grandpa Maine — that's what we called him — because we didn't have that kind of bowling … [Read more...] about Candlepin Bowling in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 25, 2024 | Updated February 21, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family & Kids

Leap Day Freebies and Deals

Leap Year Day, February 29, message board sign on desk - concept for event that happens every four years.

As you know, Leap Day and Leap Year happen but once every four years. Therefore, special deals for this extra day in February come around every four years only. Thankfully, in 2024, there are some worth noting. Leap Day Freebies and Deals Some places turn Leap Day or a Leap Year into a food … [Read more...] about Leap Day Freebies and Deals

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 24, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap

GrubHub Amazon Prime Deal

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After writing my article about the daylight savings time deal from GrubHub, I remembered that there was a GrubHub Amazon Prime offer that I'd still not taken advantage of. Basically: if you're an Amazon Prime member, which I am, you could get a year of GrubHub for free. This deal first came out … [Read more...] about GrubHub Amazon Prime Deal

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 23, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Dining Deals

Film Concerts Live in Portland

harry potter film live concert portland maine

Have you ever wanted to enjoy film concerts live — meaning you watched a movie while a symphony orchestra plays along? Some people call these movies in concert. While I couldn't figure out when this phenomenon of live music with a movie in a concert hall, I did come across some pretty amazing … [Read more...] about Film Concerts Live in Portland

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 23, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family & Kids

Mainers Can Still Get Energy Tax Credits

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When the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022, I knew that it offered all Americans the ability to make energy-efficient improvements to their homes and receive tax credits for it. However, it wasn't until I got a postcard in the mail from Efficiency Maine that I remembered those tax credits are … [Read more...] about Mainers Can Still Get Energy Tax Credits

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 21, 2024 | Updated February 24, 2025 Filed Under: Green Living & Recycling

How to Compost in the Winter

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If you like to recycle your food scraps, you may think that you can't compost in the winter. Perhaps you assumed that working a compost pile is something you can only do during warm weather. Well, think again. This guide explains how it is, in fact, possible to continue composting all year long, … [Read more...] about How to Compost in the Winter

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 19, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Green Living & Recycling

What You Need to Know about Flights to Portland Maine

portland jetport with rainbow

If you’re looking for flights to Portland, Maine, there are a few important things you need to know. One, the Portland, Maine airport is actually called the Jetport. In fact, it’s the Portland International Jetport. Two, its call letters are PWM. And, three, it’s one of the nicest, small … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Flights to Portland Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 16, 2024 | Updated February 21, 2025 Filed Under: Travel & Getaways

Tips for Thrift Shopping

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In my book Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier and Healthier for Less, I talked about how I grew up going thrift shopping without even realizing it. That's because my Mainer mother learned to stretch a buck by reusing things and also shopping in thrift environments. These secondhand shops often … [Read more...] about Tips for Thrift Shopping

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 14, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Frugal Living

Maine Slang Phrases

stay wicked fah apart sign seen in Portland maine

I grew up thinking nothing of the Maine slang phrases that my grandparents, aunt (pronounced "ahnt") uncle and cousins used regularly. However, it wasn't the same for my daughters. When my mother's brother visited us over the holidays, he used the adjective "wicked." No big deal, if you've lived … [Read more...] about Maine Slang Phrases

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 5, 2024 | Updated February 21, 2025 Filed Under: Fun Stuff

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 February 5, 2024 | Updated February 21, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping Bargains

Where to watch Oscar nominated movies at theaters in Maine

July 21, 2023, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the Barbie the movie logo seen displayed on a smartphone. Barbie is a 2023 American fantasy comedy film Based on the Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel

Wondering where to watch Oscar nominated movies at theaters in Maine? Unfortunately, unlike last year, there isn't any Maine connection to the Academy Awards. Still, if you love movies, then you'll want to pay attention. Where you can watch Oscar nominated films in Maine theaters Most movie … [Read more...] about Where to watch Oscar nominated movies at theaters in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on January 31, 2024 | Updated February 21, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment

Avocados: Buying, Ripening, Storing

Woman customer choosing avocados in the supermarket. Close up of woman hand holding avocado.

Did you know that Super Bowl season is the number one during the year for people to buy avocados? By some estimates, we Americans consume an estimated 250 million pounds of avocados leading up to football's biggest weekend. The number two time of the year for avocados? Cinco de Mayo. Chances are … [Read more...] about Avocados: Buying, Ripening, Storing

Posted by Leah Ingram on January 28, 2024 | Updated February 24, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

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