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Leah Ingram

Dog Friendly Beaches in Southern Maine

kittery maine dogs on beach

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 July 14, 2023 | Updated August 19, 2023 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Free & Cheap · Pets

Tides in Wells Maine

wells beach at sunset with dogs

I recently learned something interesting about the tides in Wells Maine. You can tell whether it is high tide or low tide by the summer traffic on Route 1 in Wells. That is, when it is low tide at Wells beaches (Moody Beach, Drakes Island, etc.) and the weather is good, then everyone goes to the … [Read more...] about Tides in Wells Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 13, 2023 | Updated August 12, 2023 Filed Under: Everything Else

Dog Friendly Stores in Maine

lowes is a dog friendly store in maine

Did you know that Duluth Trading Company, True Value and LL Bean are all dog friendly stores in Maine? Believe it or not, you can bring your dog with you when you shop at these retailers and many, many more. How do I know this? I’ve brought my own dogs, Oscar and Sadie, with me when shopping at … [Read more...] about Dog Friendly Stores in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 10, 2023 | Updated July 10, 2023 Filed Under: Everything Else

What is Renys Department Store

renys department store exterior wells maine location

Recently, I met someone whose goal was to visit every Reny department store location in Maine. And after a year of traveling, she finally did it. Funny, I feel similarly about getting to every Marden's store in Maine. However, maybe I need to make it my goal to go to all of the Renys stores in … [Read more...] about What is Renys Department Store

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 9, 2023 | Updated July 9, 2023 Filed Under: Shopping Bargains

Things to Do in Freeport Maine

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There are so many things to do in Freeport Maine. For starters, it's one of the best spots to go outlet shopping in Maine. Also, Freeport is home to L.L. Bean's flagship store. My mom and her high school friends would make a pilgrimage to the store on weekends when there was nothing … [Read more...] about Things to Do in Freeport Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 6, 2023 | Updated July 18, 2023 Filed Under: Everything Else

Yoga in the Park in Maine

Unrolling yoga mat in the park

The LL Bean Discovery Park lawn transforms into an outdoor yoga studio in the park five days a week during Summer in the Park events in Freeport, Maine. Yoga in the Park in Freeport, Maine That is, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays during the summer, you can unroll your … [Read more...] about Yoga in the Park in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 6, 2023 | Updated July 6, 2023 Filed Under: Free & Cheap · Health & Wellness

LL Bean Movies in the Park

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Every Friday during Summer 2023 is family movie night in Freeport. That's when LL Bean Movies in the Park lights up the outdoor screen and brings good, clean family entertainment to locals and visitors alike. LL Bean Movies in the Park These outdoor movies have been an LL Bean summer … [Read more...] about LL Bean Movies in the Park

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

Maine Outdoor Film Festival

2022 maine outdoor film festival

The Maine Outdoor Film Festival debuted in 2012. It is a collection of movies about the outdoors that are mostly shown outside. That's perfect for summer in Southern Maine. This film festival is based in Portland. However, over the years, the Maine Outdoor Film Festival has added other venues for … [Read more...] about Maine Outdoor Film Festival

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 6, 2023 | Updated July 6, 2023 Filed Under: Entertainment

Grocery Stores in Maine

iga food market wells maine

When we moved to Maine, we had to get used to a whole new slew of grocery stores. Sure, there were stores where we’d shopped before and placed our supermarket orders online. This included Target and Walmart. Also, we could go to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to shop at Aldi–there aren’t any Aldi … [Read more...] about Grocery Stores in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 5, 2023 | Updated July 18, 2023 Filed Under: Services

Target Circle Week Offers

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The offers that Target is giving during Circle Week is designed to go up against Amazon Prime Day. I'm sure other retailers will also announce their own summer shopping holidays to compete with Amazon’s own shopping holiday. But let's focus on Target Circle Week--when it is, what it is and how … [Read more...] about Target Circle Week Offers

Posted by Leah Ingram on June 27, 2023 | Updated June 27, 2023 Filed Under: Shopping Bargains

Camping near Acadia National Park

Blackwoods Campground in Acadia National Park in Maine, United States

As someone who defines camping as sleeping with the windows open, I knew I wasn't the right person to tell you about the best campgrounds near Acadia National Park. However, I know someone who is. And that's Lara Clevenger who writes the On a Permanent Vacation blog. She has a great blog post on … [Read more...] about Camping near Acadia National Park

Posted by Leah Ingram on June 26, 2023 | Updated September 7, 2023 Filed Under: Travel & Getaways

List of Lakes in Southern Maine

Maine lake with trees reflected in water.

When visiting my grandparents on Long Pond in Parsonfield, I quickly learned that lakes in Maine, including Southern Maine, were often referred to as ponds. What determines if a body is water is called a pond or a lake? Well, for starters, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection says … [Read more...] about List of Lakes in Southern Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on June 17, 2023 | Updated June 17, 2023 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

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