CP#1’s Girl Scout troop is working towards their commerce badge. To make it fun, the troop leaders organized a trip to Wilbur’s Chocolates in Freeport, where the girls would spend the afternoon learning about chocolate and how it’s made. MP, who is never one to turn down an opportunity for chocolate samples, decided to tag along. Wilbur’s, which is located …
Suddenly, Last Summer: Becoming Maine Insiders
On this sunny March Friday, with the promise of warmer days ahead, it’s nice to recall last summer. A highlight of our August was filming a short piece as Maine Insiders for the Maine Department of Tourism. The two-day shoot took us from Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport to Popham Beach and all of our favorite places in …
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
What’s not to love about a day devoted to local toy stores? One of our favorite shops, Rainbow Toys in Falmouth, is hosting a daylong event this Saturday to celebrate! The lovely staff promises all kinds of free fun for kids. There will be arts and crafts, face painting, and a giant outdoor game of chess. The store is also …
Wolfe’s Neck Farm Pumpkin Hayrides
Wolfe’s Neck Farm, a 626-acre, educational farm set on the Casco Bay, is one of our favorite places to visit any time of year, but in the fall, the golden fields and changing trees make for a stunning setting. We visited for a Pumpkin Hayride, and despite a cloudy Sunday, our team had a blast.
3-Ingredient Maple Greek Yogurt
At the farmers’ market last summer, MP discovered yogurt from Winter Hill Farm in Freeport. The creamy, whole milk yogurt was better than anything MP had ever tasted at the store, and before long, it became a family breakfast staple. MP considered making her own, but she worried the process would be too fussy. Plus, it was so easy to …
Brunswick Winter Market
Determined to get out of the house on a rainy Saturday, the team visited the Brunswick Winter Market. The market, which takes place in the Fort Andross Mill, is one of our favorites. There is so much to choose from here, including organic root vegetables, greens, outstanding cheeses, baked bean dinners and fresh fish.
Make Dad’s Day
We’ve been trying to come up with something to surprise Dad Potato on Father’s Day. It’s hard. Last year, we made him Viva El Papa t-shirts. This year we’re considering a Dad Rocks theme, but our glittery guitar card didn’t turn out as planned. Thankfully, Mom Potato came across a few last minute possibilities to suit all Daddy types: The …
Little Gardeners
This year, we decided to join our Community Garden. Mom and Dad Potato have plenty of gardening supplies handy, but CP #1 and #2 needed some of their own. While shopping, the team discovered these sturdy Schylling-brand garden tools at Play & Learn in Freeport, but you can find them at toy stores throughout Maine. We also found Boss-brand, cotton …
Children’s Room Resources in Maine
Last week, Cute Potato asked where you found your favorite kids’ room furniture and accessories. One reader recommended the Yarmouth Clam Festival and we couldn’t agree more. Maine fairs and festivals are a great way to connect with local artisans. Can’t wait for summer festivals to start? Try the Etsy Maine Team for wall art and fun decor for your …
Easter Keepsakes
At the Cute Potato house, the team likes to open boxes from the attic and rediscover the small Easter gifts we packed away the spring before. We found these tiny, paper cut-out gift bags at Wilbur’s in Freeport last year. Each came filled with chocolates, but now you can purchase them separately. Tinsel Bright in Gorham is our new favorite …
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