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Leah Ingram

First Day of Spring in Maine

first day of spring

I love writing about freebies and deals you can find on the first day of spring. Why? After a snowy winter and with daylight saving 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 ice … [Read more...] about First Day of Spring in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 20, 2025 | Updated March 20, 2025 Filed Under: Everything Else

National Pancake Day

ihop-buttermilk-short-stack-national-pancake-day

When I first wrote this article, it was about how to enjoy IHOP free pancakes on National Pancake Day each year. That's because, at the time, there were two pancake holidays annually. One, was IHOP's own holiday in February. And then there was the nationwide National Pancake Day that other … [Read more...] about National Pancake Day

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 3, 2025 | Updated March 3, 2025 Filed Under: Dining Deals · Free & Cheap

Tapping Maple Trees to Make Your Own Maple Syrup

A drop of sap coming out a spigot into a bucket on a maple tree.

Have you always wanted to try tapping maple trees on your property so you could make your own maple syrup? Then you’re in luck because maple syrup season is almost here. You may have noticed buckets on your neighbors' trees — I have seen them here in Kennebunk. Shifting maple syrup … [Read more...] about Tapping Maple Trees to Make Your Own Maple Syrup

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 3, 2025 | Updated March 3, 2025 Filed Under: Frugal Living · Fun Stuff

When is Daylight Savings Time, Plus Promos and Freebies for the Time Change

Daylight Saving Time, Spring forward, Summer 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, Plus Promos and Freebies for the Time Change

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 3, 2025 | Updated March 3, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping Bargains

Costco in Maine is Open

Costco in scarborough maine on opening day.

Maine's first Costco in Scarborough just celebrated its one year anniversary. Opening day was on November 17, 2023. And you can bet your bottom dollar that I went albeit not right at the 8 a.m. opening time. Questions about the Costco in Maine Since I first wrote this article, I've gotten … [Read more...] about Costco in Maine is Open

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 15, 2025 | Updated February 15, 2025 Filed Under: Services · Shopping Bargains

How to Watch the Super Bowl on TV at Home

NEW YORK, USA - MAY 28, 2018: Rows of american football balls in NFL Experience in Times Square, New York, a first-of-its-kind live action attraction, combining interactive games and 4D theatre.

Even though the New England Patriots aren't a part of this year's Super Bowl, you may have a passing curiosity about watching the big game on TV at home. Now, if you want to watch the game with fellow sports fans at a Portland area bar or restaurant, we can help, too. But back to the task at … [Read more...] about How to Watch the Super Bowl on TV at Home

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 6, 2025 | Updated February 6, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

Free and Cheap Food Days on National Food Holidays

ritas first day of spring

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

Posted by Leah Ingram on January 31, 2025 | Updated February 15, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap

What Not To Donate To Goodwill: A Complete Guide

Goodwill Store Exterior Sign

Goodwill is a great place to unload your clutter. And if you're in the mood to downsize your stuff or it is just that time of the year when you want to get organized, it's important to know that you cannot bring anything and everything to a thrift store like Goodwill. That's why I've put … [Read more...] about What Not To Donate To Goodwill: A Complete Guide

Posted by Leah Ingram on January 4, 2025 | Updated January 4, 2025 Filed Under: Frugal Living

Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Where and How

Christmas Tree Recycling

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

Posted by Leah Ingram on December 28, 2024 | Updated February 21, 2025 Filed Under: Green Living & Recycling

Shopping at Marden’s Discount Stores

mardens store exterior

If you're looking for some of the best outlet shopping in Maine, I suggest you check out Marden's discount stores. Technically, Marden's is a salvage and surplus store. That's a place where retailers send their excess inventory that didn't sell. However, during a recent visit to Marden's in … [Read more...] about Shopping at Marden’s Discount Stores

Posted by Leah Ingram on December 6, 2024 | Updated February 24, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping Bargains

Dog Sledding in Maine

Husky family dog sled in winter Rovaniemi of Finland of Lapland. Dogsled ride in Norway. Animal Sledding on Finnish farm after Christmas. Fun on sleigh. Safari on sledge and Alaska landscape.

Years ago, I worked at a magazine that did a story about the Iditarod. If you don't know, the Iditarod is a world-class dog-sledding event held each year in Alaska. Ever since editing that article, I've wanted to go dog sledding. And now that we're living full-time in Maine, I can. Yes, you can go … [Read more...] about Dog Sledding in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on December 4, 2024 | Updated February 21, 2025 Filed Under: Outdoors

Breakfast with Santa in Southern Maine

Fun food for kids. Christmas Santa pancake with raspberry and banana for children menu, top view with copy space for text.

If you don't get the chance to take pictures with Santa at the Maine Mall or see him arrive by lobster boat at Kennebunkport Prelude, you can always go have breakfast with Santa. There are a number of places throughout Southern Maine hosting these meal events this year. Where to Go for … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Santa in Southern Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on December 2, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Christmas · Family & Kids

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