Katie Magoun

Not every day has to be an outdoor adventure in Maine. Art makes us happy; it gives us a better understanding of our world and the community from which it comes. I love an afternoon spent in art galleries, and here are the ones I visit when I'm feeling the need for creativity and vibrance.

One of my hobbies since childhood is to go thrifting for goodies. Does anything beat the feeling of finding that special something for an amazing price? That pastime has matured into a health appreciation for true vintage clothing. Whenever I need some “me time," I head to a local thrift spot or vintage store for some often-inexpensive retail therapy. Here are some of my top recommendations for thrifting and vintage in the Greater Portland Maine area.

Hoodies are having a serious moment. From kids to adults and everyone in between, there's never a bad time for a good basic hooded sweatshirt. That said, not all are created equal. As a hoodie enthusiast and mother to teen hoodie enthusiasts, I'm here to share my recommendations (made in the USA and made elsewhere) for the ones that are worth your hard-earned cash.

New England is legendary for it's amazing antiques. If you yearn for all things yesteryear, you've come to the right place. While the general consensus is that antiquing gets better the further you get from the city of Portland, there are some great spots for those looking to stick close for whatever reason.

Sometimes you get a hankering for a breakfast food fried and covered in sugar. In those cases, nothing but a good donut will do. Here are a few must-visit donut shops in Southern Maine.

If you're new to Portland, or maybe just visiting, you may not be aware that Portland (and Maine in general) is a very pup-friendly town. Here are some suggestions from a local dog owner on where to go with your four-legged buddies when you're in Portland. Please note that unless otherwise mentioned, dogs must be on a 6 ft non-retractable leash at all times. And be a good owner, pick up after your pet!

Do you have teens (or soon to be teens) at home? Are you struggling to keep the fridge/pantry stocked? It's certainly true in our house where our 14-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter – both in all. the. sports. – will eat a week's worth of groceries in a matter of days. These are some of our must buy items when shopping at Costco to keep them from eating us out of house and home.

If you ride motorcycles, you're aware that it's an industry dominated by dudes. It can be difficult to find good gear that fits us women who ride. I've been riding for a bit now and I'll share some of the products that work the best for me and my ride.

I'm what you might call a tattoo enthusiast and Portland is my hometown. I've been tattooed at most of these shops and many of the artists. These are my recommendations if you're looking for permanant adornment in Portland, Maine.