One of our goals when we moved to Maine was finding a trivia night we could go to regularly. Thanks to friends we've made, we found a company whose trivia game play has become our favorite. They're called Raise the Bar Trivia and they have games all around Southern Maine, New Hampshire and even into … [Read more...] about Review: Raise the Bar Trivia
Cheap Eats With Too Good To Go App
Do you like to shop the clearance aisle at stores, including grocery stores? I know that I do and so I was so excited to discover an app that focuses on surplus food. It’s called Too Good to Go. There's another app that focuses on supermarket leftovers and day-old food called Flashfood but it … [Read more...] about Cheap Eats With Too Good To Go App
Review: Best Worst Trivia in Southern Maine
For the past year, we've been playing trivia on a regular basis. Primarily, we'll hit up trivia nights in Kennebunk, where we live, or go to Pepper's Landing in Ogunquit to play with our favorite company Raise the Bar Trivia. However, in 2025, Ogunquit raised the in-season parking rate to $8 an … [Read more...] about Review: Best Worst Trivia in Southern Maine
Ogunquit Trolley in Maine
Whenever my husband and I drive into Ogunquit to have dinner, we always see people waiting for the Ogunquit Trolley. While not at bona fide bus stops — with shelters and what not like you might see in major cities — there is always a bench or sign that says "Trolley Stop." That's where we see … [Read more...] about Ogunquit Trolley in Maine
National Ice Cream Day: Maine’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor and More
When the summer heat peaks, Americans turn to a beloved classic to stay cool: ice cream. It's one of the reasons that we put together our roundup of the best ice cream shops in Southern Maine. With National Ice Cream Day right around the corner, on July 20, I thought it would be fun to share this … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream Day: Maine’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor and More
Cooling Centers in Southern Maine
A cooling center is a facility that has been opened for short term operations due to a specific emergency or event. They are normally opened when hot temperatures may become dangerous, such as the current heat wave forecast for Southern Maine. Interestingly, many of the cooling centers are also … [Read more...] about Cooling Centers in Southern Maine
14 Independent Bookstores in Southern Maine That Make Browsing Books Feel Like a Mini Adventure
After Amazon and Barnes and Noble took over the book-buying machine, you would have thought that independent bookstores would all be gone by now. You would be wrong. Here in Kennebunk, we have a brand-new bookstore called Octopus Bookshop. Anyway, it got me thinking about other independent … [Read more...] about 14 Independent Bookstores in Southern Maine That Make Browsing Books Feel Like a Mini Adventure
Museum Passes from Maine Libraries
Today, I received an email from the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library in Kennebunkport, reminding me of the many benefits of my library card. One of them is being able to get museum passes for free from this and other Maine libraries. And while I've written about the unexpected benefits and … [Read more...] about Museum Passes from Maine Libraries
Maine Libraries: Much more than just great books!
You probably already knew that you could borrow more than just books at your local public library. However, are you aware of all of the benefits that come with your Maine library card? For example, you are able to download digital books via the Libby app in case you can't get to the library to … [Read more...] about Maine Libraries: Much more than just great books!
Best Places to Play Mini Golf in Southern Maine
You'll find several great mini golf courses in Southern Maine. Many are located on or near Route 1 (aka Portland Road). We even found one mini golf course where we could bring our dogs, Oscar and Sadie with us. Yes, Maine has dog-friendly mini golf. Who knew? So, grab your putter (or borrow … [Read more...] about Best Places to Play Mini Golf in Southern Maine
Free and Cheap Things to Do in Southern Maine with Kids This Week
School's out and the lament of parents everywhere is what are we going to do with the kids. Whether you live in Southern Maine or are visiting on vacation this summer, you'll find plenty of free and cheap things to do with kids. What to do this with with kids in Southern Maine that's free or … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Things to Do in Southern Maine with Kids This Week
Free Things to Do in Southern Maine This Week
What is there to do this week in Southern Maine that won't cost you anything to enjoy? A lot! This list includes things to do in Portland and the surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday. You’ll find games of trivia, live music and dance, kids’ activities, language classes, seasonal … [Read more...] about Free Things to Do in Southern Maine This Week