In all honesty, this post began as my search for the best blueberry ice cream in Maine. Since blueberries are the official Maine fruit, this seemed like like an ideal summer quest. However, I soon realized that there are countless versions of blueberry ice cream and many were very good. Choosing a … [Read more...] about The Best Ice Cream Shops From Portsmouth to Portland
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Rainy Day Activities in Southern Maine
If you are visiting southern Maine for a while or live here, you will experience a rainy day about 25 percent of the time. Last summer in Maine was especially rainy. That's great for rainbows after the fact but not much else. For many of us a good book or jigsaw puzzle is good enough to get us … [Read more...] about Rainy Day Activities in Southern Maine
Lunch at High Roller Lobster
As part of our ongoing quest to find great places to eat with our pups, Sadie and Oscar, Leah and I spent a recent sunny afternoon at one of the outside tables at High Roller Lobster. The place was hopping. Even on a Tuesday midday there was a short wait. After about five minutes, we were seated … [Read more...] about Lunch at High Roller Lobster
A Friday Night at the Bitter End in Wells with Our Dogs
Last Friday was a gorgeous evening and neither of us felt like cooking. We had been out a bunch that day so we also didn't want to leave our dogs Sadie and Oscar at home once again. So, we hopped in the car and headed up Route 1 in Wells looking for a great outdoor space to eat with the pups. … [Read more...] about A Friday Night at the Bitter End in Wells with Our Dogs
Easter Bunny Pictures at the Maine Mall
This is the last week to be able to have Easter Bunny pictures taken at the Maine Mall. Don't miss this awesome opportunity. This post is sponsored by Cherry Hill Programs. All opinions are our own. Read our full disclosure here. When the Easter Bunny is at the Maine Mall You'll be … [Read more...] about Easter Bunny Pictures at the Maine Mall
Free Pet Photos with Santa in Maine
If you can't get your pets in to see Santa at the Maine Mall this year, you have other options for getting a picture with Santa. Go visit some of your local pet retailers. Many are offering pet photo shoots with Santa this year. It would a great time to put your dog in their ugly Christmas … [Read more...] about Free Pet Photos with Santa in Maine
Dog Friendly Beaches in Southern Maine
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