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For 30 days, I stared at the bell you get to ring once you have completed radiation treatment. For 30 days, I marked my treatment progression in calendar count down of how many days left until I could ring that bell. For 30 days, I wanted nothing more than to ring that bell, give cancer…
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General Information & Bathroom Lowdown : With over 15 groomed trails ranging from beginner to advanced, you will be sure to find a trail that meets your cross-country ski and/or snowshoe ability at Five Fields Farm. Five Fields Farm also maintains groomed trails on the Bald Pate Mountain Preserve with snowshoe accessibility to the summit…
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Colored rice is one of my favorite things to make for sensory play. It is very easy to make and there are a bunch of activities that you can do with it! When making colored rice, I like to make a BUNCH of it. Usually 8 cups of colored rice will last a whole year!!…
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While my February Break Guide encourages families to adventure out of the house, I also recognize that it’s not always possible for us to leave the house with our kids. I’ve been there with an illness arriving into our house just in time for vacation! And while I’m a teacher so my time off matches…
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Updated: February 2026 Over the past couple of years, we have had the privilege of being able to check out the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine. This is a great option for families who want to take in some great lessons on the maritime heritage and culture of this region! Maine Maritime Museum Overview:…
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Posted: February 2026 This post may include affiliate links. If you click on one of them, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you. At the beginning of each year, I really like to see how budget-friendly I can make February break for us. And this year…you can do all…
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General Information & Bathroom Lowdown: With a great view of the Fore River, amenities of a ski lodge, and directly off of 295, Thompson’s Point Ice Rink is a fantastic spot to take your family to for ice skating. With 2-hour skating sessions going from 9am-9pm, on most days, you will be sure to find…
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General Information & Bathroom Lowdown: With over 20 kilometers of picturesque snowshoe trails, views of Mount Washington on a clear day, and a Market stocked with yummy snacks and lunch options, Pineland Farms is a great spot to head to for any snowshoe adventure. Tickets for the trails can be purchased at the Market (15…
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With minimal gear needs and no requirement to learn a new skill, snowshoeing is a very easy and affordable way to enjoy winter in Maine. If you are looking to get out there this winter on snowshoes, here are 5 TIPS to help you get into the sport: Tip #1: Snowshoes are very affordable. Basic…
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Sebago Lake State Park is a 1,400-acre park that was one of the five ORIGINAL state parks and opened to the public in 1938. If you are looking for a lake-side park that offers swimming, fishing, camping and boating in the summer, along with cross-country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter, then you MUST…
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