I'd hoped to do a roundup of tax day freebies, but this free shaved ice offer from Kona Ice was the only one I could find in Southern Maine. Let's hope the weather on tax day is as warm as it was the previous week, because then you'll really want some free shaved ice. Anyway, Kona Ice is calling … [Read more...] about Free Shaved Kona Ice on Tax Day
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Starbucks Reusable Cup Discount
There is nothing new about getting a discount on your coffee when you bring a Starbucks reusable cup with you. In fact, many years ago, I wrote an article about Earth Day discounts and covered lots of coffee shops that would take something like 10 cents off your order when you brought your own … [Read more...] about Starbucks Reusable Cup Discount
Earth Day in Southern Maine
As a fairly eco-conscious and green state, it might feel like every day is Earth Day in Maine. But the legit national "holiday" happens on Saturday, April 22, 2023. In fact, every April is considered to be Earth Month. So, it's no wonder that Earth conscious events happen throughout April … [Read more...] about Earth Day in Southern Maine
EcoMaine EcoFest for Earth Day
EcoMaine is sponsoring what it is calling EcoFest for Earth Day this year. In case you didn't know, EcoMaine is southern Maine’s leader in recycling and waste-to-energy operations. It serves about one-third of the state’s population. Twenty Maine communities own EcoMaine, which is … [Read more...] about EcoMaine EcoFest for Earth Day
Sierra Club Maine Chapter Earth Day Activities
Sierra Club's Maine Chapter started in 1993, which means it is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. In case you didn't know, the Sierra Club's Maine Chapter's mission is: Sierra Club Maine Chapter Earth Day activities Given this mission, it's no surprise that the Maine Chapter will … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Maine Chapter Earth Day Activities
Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny
While your kids and pets won't be able to go to PetSmart or Petco for free pictures with the Easter Bunny this year, they can definitely head over to the Cabela's in Scarborough for this springtime event. This year Cabela's is opening a reservation system, because pictures with the Easter Bunny … [Read more...] about Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Kennebunk Trivia Night and Pub Quizzes
One of my bucket list items for this year is to start attending Kennebunk trivia night events near me. So, I started looking for pub quizzes and the like near my Kennebunk house. Boy howdy was I surprised at how many options I had in Kennebunk alone. Plus, there's Kennebunkport just down … [Read more...] about Kennebunk Trivia Night and Pub Quizzes
Kids Free Bowling in Maine
If you're planning your summer vacation now, I wanted to tell you about kids free bowling in Maine. That is, through the organization KidsBowlFree, I've identified a handful of Southern Maine bowling alleys that allow kids to bowl for free over the summer. This is a great option if you don't … [Read more...] about Kids Free Bowling in Maine
Cracker Barrel Has a Gift For You
This month, you can enjoy a two free Cracker Barrel gifts. Both are in time for Valentine's Day. The big one is this: if you get engaged at Cracker Barrel, you could win free food for a year. Maybe you met working at Cracker Barrel? Or maybe you like to park your RV at one of the 600-plus … [Read more...] about Cracker Barrel Has a Gift For You
Birthday Freebies in Maine for Kids and Teens
I’ve built out a list of birthday freebies for kids and teens. Why teens? Because some restaurants with a rewards club ask users to be at least 13 years old to join. Some want you to be at least 18 (no fun)! On the other hand, many of the restaurants that have kids eat free promotions on a … [Read more...] about Birthday Freebies in Maine for Kids and Teens
Senior Discounts in Maine
This article is a roundup of senior discounts in Maine. It includes information about what age qualifies you for a senior citizen discount–even if you don’t feel like a senior citizen. One of the most popular places for seniors to get discounts is at a restaurant. However, when it comes to Maine, … [Read more...] about Senior Discounts in Maine
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