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
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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
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 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
Where to Get Free and Cheap Coffee on National Coffee Day
National Coffee Day is one of my favorite food holidays of the year. I mean, no disrespect to National Doughnut Day or National Bagel Day. However, coffee is something I drink every day. Literally. So the idea of being able to get a cup for free or cheap is always a highlight for me. When is … [Read more...] about Where to Get Free and Cheap Coffee on National Coffee Day
How to Order Free Covid Test Kits
The Federal Government is back again in 2024 with offers to ship free Covid tests to Americans. This includes Mainers. This article explains how you can find or request free Covid test kits. Free test kits from the Federal government Once again, the Federal government is making free Covid … [Read more...] about How to Order Free Covid Test Kits
Maine Open Lighthouse Day
One of my favorite things about living in Maine is how many lighthouses I can drive to see in a day. Just today we swung by the Nubble Lighthouse in Cape Neddick, York. It's my favorite lighthouse. Also, I never thought I would ever have a favorite lighthouse but I do. Lots of Mainers and others … [Read more...] about Maine Open Lighthouse Day
Free Things to Do in Maine
Whether you're visiting Maine for the weekend or you're looking for something to add to your vacation itinerary, then you'll want to know about all the free things to do in the Southern part of the state. While vacations are undoubtedly beneficial for mental health, not everything enjoyable has … [Read more...] about Free Things to Do in Maine
Fall Blizzard BOGO at Dairy Queen
Even though it feels like fall here in Maine, it is still technically summer. And what do I love most about summer? Eating ice cream. Well, Dairy Queen is here to help me — and you — continue to enjoy ice cream through the last day of summer. Fall Blizzard BOGO at Dairy Queen From September … [Read more...] about Fall Blizzard BOGO at Dairy Queen