This spring and summer we have promised ourselves that we are going to take even greater advantage of the free experiences right in our own back yard. So, last Friday night we visited the Portland Museum of Art during its free hours from 4-8 pm. They happened to be hosting Art in Bloom that evening. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Portland Museum of Art for Free
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Free Underwear at Duluth Trading in South Portland April 2025
Have you ever been to the Duluth Trading store in South Portland? If not, you may want to head there on April 12th and 13th. Like last year, the store is giving away free underwear. Really — this is not an April Fool's joke. We went last year and each got new underwear. Pictures here are from last … [Read more...] about Free Underwear at Duluth Trading in South Portland April 2025
Free and Cheap EV Charging in Southern Maine
Soon it may be easier to find free and cheap EV charging stations in Southern Maine, at least in Portland and South Portland. That’s because both cities have enacted or plan to enact an ordinance that any newly built parking facilities must include electric vehicle charging stations. In the … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap EV Charging in Southern Maine
Participating Blue Star Museums in Maine
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families. It is in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America. The Blue Star Museums program offers free entry to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their … [Read more...] about Participating Blue Star Museums in Maine
Museums for All in Southern Maine
Museums for All is a new-to-me program. What is Museums for All? "[T]hose receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic … [Read more...] about Museums for All in Southern Maine
Maine Maple Weekend 2025: Where to Go and What to Do
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 course, … [Read more...] about Maine Maple Weekend 2025: Where to Go and What to Do
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
Free and Cheap Food Days on National Food Holidays
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
National Cookie Day in Maine
When it comes to national food holidays, there are actually two times during the year when you can celebrate National Cookie Day. One is the regular National Cookie Day, celebrated each year on December 4. The other is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. That happens in early August. National … [Read more...] about National Cookie Day in Maine
Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine
Normally, when we cover free food in Maine, it's about freebies for birthdays or one-off fun giveaways. However, this article is more akin to our articles about SNAP-EBT benefits and the like. It focuses on where families in need can find free holiday meals this year. Free Holiday Meals in … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine
Free Reusable Starbucks Holiday Cup
I know that each year we look forward to the day when we can get a free, reusable cup from Starbucks. Well, for 2024, that day is Thursday, November 14th. Here's the deal. How to Get a Free Reusable Starbucks Holiday Cup Purchase any size handcrafted holiday beverage — whether hot, iced or … [Read more...] about Free Reusable Starbucks Holiday Cup
What to Do with Pumpkins After Halloween
We never stopped to think about what to do with pumpkins after Halloween until one year we stumbled on something brilliant. At that time we had a yard waste compost at our home. After carving our Halloween pumpkins with our daughters, we tossed the pumpkin guts in that compost. Throughout fall we … [Read more...] about What to Do with Pumpkins After Halloween