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‘Magic Maple Syrup’ – Made In Anson- Is Just What You Want For Christmas Breakfast!
Well, this could bring on some interesting behavior at the breakfast table Christmas morning.
Do You Think This Box Is Too Big For One Item?
What the what? So this was my reaction when I I received a package from Toys-R-Us recently. The box was HUGE and I knew what I ordered couldn't possibly be that big.
Christmas/Holiday Commercials Are Always The Same – Time For A Change? [VIDEO]
Yes, Yellow M&M and Red M&M...He DOES exists! Yes, Santa...They DO exist! I feel like I've been watching the same Christmas/Holiday commercials for the last 15+ years. They are cute...but the time is going to come when my kids will be telling their kids that they watched the same commercial when they were little. Let's see something...new.
Big Savings For Cyber Monday At Kool-AM’s Seize The Deal!
Laser tag and eye lash extensions and smoothies...Oh my!! Kool-AM and Seize The Deal has combined Small Business Saturday into Cyber Monday to give you some extremely low prices and GREAT deals to help you with your holiday shopping.
Don’t Fail The Elf On The Shelf This Year – Make It Work!
Every year, I tell myself 'this will be the year I make Elf on the Shelf work' and promise to do something creative everyday. I'm usually pretty successful the first week...and then it gets away from me. I forget a day or two or a week and then the magic just goes away. I tell myself 'hey, I tried'...but I usually feel like I let the kids down.
What Leftovers Are Safe To Feed Your Begging Pooch This Thanksgiving
It's almost inevitable. If you have a dog, chances are high that Fido will try to get some scraps on turkey day! Some food is OK for our canine friends, but some can be potentially fatal. So, here's a list of things that are OK or are harmful to animals...
Christmas Trees – Real Or Fake? Lights – Clear Or Colored?
Tis the season...Fa la la bla bla bla. There's no hiding from it! People are already putting up their Christmas decorations...even though we haven't even celebrated Thanksgiving yet! But, I'm feeling a little more festive than usual and want to start decorating too. But I want to change things up a bit...
Which Little Debbie Snack Would You Say Goodbye To…FOREVER? #ONEGOTTAGO
Nutty Buddy? Honey Buns? Oatmeal Creme Pies? Christmas Tree Cakes? Little Debbie tweeted out recently that one gotta go forever! Which, has the great snack eaters of America in a panic.
See Where You Can Go Trunk Or Treating In Central Maine
Trunk or Treating seems to be a popular trend for the Halloween season. I'm noticing more and more communities participating in them. If you are looking for a safe place to take your kids, here's a list of local Trunk or Treats
Take Our Poll: Do You Get A Flu Shot?
Tis' the season for the dreaded three letter word...the F-L-U!! The horror. It's already popping up in Maine...earlier than usual. People are posting, like crazy, all over Facebook. I wonder, can you cyber catch the flu? You watch...it'll be a thing one day.
Maine Boy, Battling Cancer, Asks For Halloween Cards
Stories like this are just too much to bear. No child should have to go through things like this. His focus should be playing sports, what costume to wear when he goes trick or treating and playing video games. All the usual 7 year old 'kid' things. But that's not life for Brock Chadwick, from Biddeford Maine.
Congratulations To The Augusta Police Department & The Special Olympics
The Augusta Police Department went head to head with the Augusta Fire Department all for a good cause. It was Badges vs. Badges at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant. The goal? To see which team could consume the Taco Gigante the quickest.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – FVP Hotline Number: 1-877-890-7788
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. But, sadly, is an issue year round. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are many ways you can help.
How Old Is Too Old To Trick-Or-Treat?
For years, I have passed out candy in a local Augusta neighborhood. I've also taken my kids trick-or-treating around the same neighborhood. One thing that has always raised concern for me is the amount of older kids who are trick-or-treating. It's always made me wonder, how old is too old to trick-or-treat? So here are my thoughts on the subject.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts A Milder Than Normal Winter
The million dollar question is...what can we expect for Winter this upcoming season? We all wish we could look through a looking glass and see the truth, unfortunately, that is not the case. But the almanac is the closest we're going to get. But which do we believe: Old Farmer's or Farmers?
Voted Best Of The Best Surveys – Are These Really Accurate?
Now, I'm not putting down any specific business. But, I'm sure you've see a plaque hanging in a local business around your town stating 'Best of the Best insert business for insert year'. When I see this, I ask myself 'who is voting for these, because I was never asked.'