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Our (Free) Day on the Farm

August 1, 2018 Comments : 14

>Finding activities for your kids can be expensive. Here is one idea to add to your list if you live in Maine and are on a budget.

Summer has been flying by over here in our little corner of the world. This summer has been bittersweet with going back to work when Avery was 3 months and Hayden just getting out of school for the summer. It has also been a frugal summer because not working for 3 months pretty much wiped out what little savings I had. So I have been trying to cross things off our summer bucket list as cheaply as possible!

Here’s some items we had on our summer bucket list:

Go to the beach

Go to the pool (in particular my son insisted it be Sebasco Harbor Resort pool)

Watch fireworks

Go to the water park (can you see a trend here? My son loves the water.)

Go to the animal farm

Go hiking

Go strawberry picking

We have accomplished many of these already this summer and there are a few others I haven’t mentioned here that we still need to do. One little day trip we were able to do recently was go to a local farm and beach. One of the many reasons I love living in Maine is all the adventures we can do with the kiddos that don’t break the bank.

Wolfe’s Neck Farm is located in Freeport. There is a farm, camping and if you go straight down the road seen above there is a state park that has hiking trails that run along the ocean. It’s a pretty cool place so if you are in Maine and looking for something to do head down this way.

Th best part about this is that the farm is free to go to! We took advantage of this gorgeous day to go and see the farm with the kids.

The farm even has goat hikes. Sadly we were a little too late to go on one but we saw a glimpse of what it would have been like. Apparently the goats just hang with you and hike. How cool is that? We will head back later on this summer to check it out.

We checked out all the animals that the farm had to offer. The kids really thought it was cool when we found a calf that had been born on Avery’s birthday!

They also had a cute little garden area as well that he kids got to explore. Pretty sure they were all terrified of the scarecrow.

After we went to Winslow Park which is also in Freeport. This place has camping and a little beach area that you can either relax on or take out a kayak or boat. It’s not free but the cost for a day pass was minimal. I believe children under 6 get in free.

The kids mostly just wanted to play on the beach but another nice feature is that they offer a wonderful playground and picnic areas as well.

All in all it was a good day and the kids were exhausted by the end of it!

What free or low cost activities have you found in your area?

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  1. Alexandra says

    September 19, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    This sounds like a delightful day.I can imagine the kids would LOVE it too! As a big animal fan myself, this sounds like a great experience. Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  2. LISA JEAN-FRANCOIS says

    September 19, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    I’m all for fun activities with the kiddos that won’t break the bank. Looks like you all had a blast! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  3. Sydney | AWorldInReach.com says

    September 19, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    This sounds like so much fun! I grew up on a farm so this reminds me of my childhood haha. It looks like something I’d love!

    Reply
  4. Joanna says

    September 20, 2018 at 6:29 am

    You definitely found some cheap activities to do this summer with your kids. This farm sounds very interesting, especially the hiking with goats. I think it’s pretty awesome and quite fun to have goats walking alongside you on the trail.

    Reply
  5. Lyosha says

    September 20, 2018 at 7:25 am

    I used to LOVE farms when I was a kid. To tell the truth I still do for a day or two. I am sure your kids loved it

    Reply
  6. Preet says

    September 20, 2018 at 8:23 am

    what a fun and a great experience you had, Looks like the kids really enjoyed it. this place is such a great spot.

    Reply
  7. Anna says

    September 20, 2018 at 11:12 am

    Aw that’s great that you are doing your best and making it happen Danielle! I quit my job recently so understand where you are coming from. Looks like a fun day out with the kids, funny that they have calf birth dates too! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Windy says

    September 20, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    How cool! I would love to visit an animal farm in the future. I’m gonna to see if there’s any near me

    Reply
  9. Evelyn Hernandez says

    September 20, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    Seems like a great way to end the summer. I am still enjoying it in South Florida.

    Reply
  10. laura says

    September 20, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    It looks like great place to visit with family. Looks beautiful place x

    Laura
    https://goo.gl/5QvsPq

    Reply
  11. Daphne says

    September 20, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    I love free family activities. For us it’s the pool and library. A farm at no cost would be awesome to attend. My daughter loves animals.

    Reply
  12. Dhemz says

    September 20, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    How admirable. Cheers to you for pulling off all these activities for your kids. Looks like they had a great experience.

    Reply
  13. Tonya Morris says

    September 20, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    There are a few farms like this in Northern Virginia that I love taking my niece to! Looks like you had an amazing time!

    Reply
  14. Liza Perry says

    September 21, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    First of all : what cuties!
    This is the kind of activity my twins love! Going to the farm, picking fruits etc
    Thank you for sharing these precious moments!

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Read that again. 
No matter how crappy you think your day is going to be; wake up and set you mind to a more positive way of thinking. 
I can’t tell you how many times this thought process has gotten me through rough days at work, with the kids or even when I’m just feeling incredibly overwhelmed. 

Tell me how do you create a beautiful mindset? 
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#positivewords 
#motivationalquotesdaily 
#lifewithkids
AD: Balancing my mind and my immune system these d AD: Balancing my mind and my immune system these days. As a busy mom it’s so important that I keep a healthy immune system because moms don’t get days off! 

Bonus: supporting my gut health as well with products that contain @epicorimmune. It’s a POSTbiotic. Haven’t heard of that before? So, PRObiotics in your gut eat fibers (PREbiotics) in order to make beneficial metabolites. Well, POSTbiotics contain those metabolites and delivers them directly to your gut. 

Currently using @countrylifevitamins Gut Connection ImmuneBalance™ powered by @epicorimmune. You can find @countrylifevitamins online at the link in my bio. 

How are you balancing your mind and body these days?

#livemorehealthydays #EpiCorImmune 
#EpiCor 
#healthylivingtips

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I’m so thankful to have passed on my love for reading to both my children and here are some of Avery’s favorite books on display. Beekle, Raz & Benz and Strictly no Elephants are Avery’s favs and we read them on repeat every night. I’ll link the books in my stories. 

What books do your kids love?
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#lifewithatoddler 
#toddlermomlife 
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Getting photos with the kids is hard and the majority of the time I’m doing it by myself. 
I rely on my camera, tripod and timer to snap these shots and anyone who knows this method can relate to it taking many shots to get something resembling what your initial idea was. 
Pretty happy to have finally caught this one and not ashamed to admit there was some bribery involved.

Share your tips with getting photos with your kids in the comments! 
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#mommyandme
#momswithcameras 
#momswithstyle 
#honestmommin 
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In fact: you can create a fun Easter basket for your kiddos that is inexpensive (and last minute if that’s your thing). 
Things I grabbed for Avery’s basket this year:
1. Chalk (Target dollar spot)
2. Sunglasses 
3. Water bottle 
4. Bubble wands
5. Socks (because what kid doesn’t love socks)
6. Plastic eggs with candy and coins 
7. Chocolate bunny 
8. Spring outfit 

For inspo on older kid’s Easter Basket ideas, make sure to check out my latest blog post (link in bio). 

That’s it! Quick, easy and the total cost was minimal. 
Bunny pictured from last year because my child does not need anymore stuffed animals.

What fun things do you do for Easter?
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#easterbasket 
#easterbasketideas 
#toddlerhood 
#easterbaskets 
#busymomlife
3 years ago, this little one came into this world 3 years ago, this little one came into this world in a whirlwind and has kept us guessing and on our toes ever since. 
She loves reading, hiking, riding her bike, jumping on and off a thing, playing with her siblings and friends and Paw Patrol. 
Happy birthday Avery; life is that much better and just a little crazier with you around and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#birthdayvibes 
#toddlermom 
#toddlerstyle 
#threeyearsold 
#mylittleloves
Warmer springtime afternoons spent with this one i Warmer springtime afternoons spent with this one is nothing but pure joy with a little bit of caffeine thrown in to help keep me fueled. 

It is also the perfect time to pair your favorite @dunkin beverage with a snack. With options from Avocado Toast (my favorite), to a Grilled Cheese or Stuffed Croissant (Hayden’s favorite) or even a chocolate glazed donut (Avery’s favorite), there is something for everyone. And until April 27th, you can snag any size Cold Brew for just $3 with your Perks membership in Maine and Vermont. So, make sure to sign up today!!
So a big @dunkin cheers to warmer days, brighter flowers and spending more time outside with a coffee in one hand and a snack in the other. 

What are you looking forward to most about springtime?
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#dunkinmaine 
#dunkinpartner 
#dunkin 
#mainemom 
#newengland_igers
I’ve had people ask me how I stay so organized; I’ve had people ask me how I stay so organized; how I manage kid’s schedules, work schedules, graduate school and blogging all at once.

Here’s the truth: I don’t. 

I am the least organized person you will meet. I have calendars everywhere and a planner filled with post it reminders and lists. The fact that we make it places on time, I get my school work done and meet deadlines for myself and brands is a small miracle with a little last minute panic thrown in when I remember something I forgot. 
So today I sat down. Updated my life and organized the next couple months so things feel a little bit calmer. Here’s to hoping this small bit of sanity continues. 

What do you do to keep you and your family organized?
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#realmotherhood 
#targethome 
#officedesk 
#organizedliving 
#momstruggles
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