Last year, we took our dogs to see Santa at the Maine Mall and take pictures together. This is a recap of that experience and, good news, Santa is coming back to the Maine Mall. Santa was a real dog lover and so was the staff. Treats for everyone! Speaking of treats, this article includes a … [Read more...] about How to See Santa at the Maine Mall: Pictures with Kids and Dogs
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Dog Friendly Stores 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
Seashore Trolley Museum Deals and Events
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the Seashore Trolley Museum opened for its 85th season. It's a place that would make "Big Bang Theory'' character Sheldon Cooper feel like he'd died and gone to heaven: this outdoor museum, on the Kennebunkport/Arundel town line, is filled with trains of all kinds. This … [Read more...] about Seashore Trolley Museum Deals and Events
I was at Woofstock 2024
Every year on or about the last weekend in July, the Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society (AWS) throws a great party -- Woofstock. This fundraiser for AWS provides a fun day for people and pooches alike. Admission is free. Food is available for purchase. A great cause The AWS is an animal … [Read more...] about I was at Woofstock 2024
Frinklepod Farm: A fantastic find in Arundel!
This year, Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry began Maine Open Farm Day. It's like Maine Maple Weekend, but for farms. In all honesty, we missed the early announcement, so this event kind of snuck up on us this year. As a result, we only made it to one local farm. However, … [Read more...] about Frinklepod Farm: A fantastic find in Arundel!
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
Best Maine Lobster Shacks Near Portland
While Old Port offers some of the best lobster rolls in Portland, Maine, there are plenty of great rolls in other parts of the city and the surrounding communities. We moved beyond the Portland waterfront and checked out street carts, bona fide lobster shacks as well as sit down … [Read more...] about Best Maine Lobster Shacks Near Portland
Enjoying 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 Enjoying the Bitter End in Wells with Our Dogs
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