I’ve been hosting on AirBnB (as a Superhost!) since 2017, and I’ve learned a whole lot of things along the way. People are weird. They steal things. They’re messy. 80% of the time, our guests are just fine. I love when we have families visit because groups with kids, especially young kids, are the cleanest. Shocking, right?! We are located in Winterport, Maine. There’s not much to do in town, but our cabin is a popular AirBnb location because we are close to Bangor during concert season, and we are an easy drive to Acadia National Park.

If you’re looking for things to do with kids near Bangor, Maine, know this: you’re not alone. Winter in Maine is magical… for the first month. But that stretch of time from January - March can be brutal. It’s dark, it’s cold, and the unpredictable weather can wreck havoc on whatever plans you attempted to make. I’m currently in my mom-of-young-children era, and a lifelong native to the Bangor area. If you’re on the hunt for activities and things to do with your kids in the winter around here, I’m sharing my roundup of go-tos!

If you’re dreaming of growing your own wedding flowers, zinnias are an excellent choice. They’re easy to grow, highly productive, and come in a stunning variety of colors and shapes to suit any wedding palette. Plus, they’re well-loved by pollinators, which makes them not just a beautiful addition to your big day but also a gift to your garden’s ecosystem. Here’s everything you need to know about growing zinnias for your wedding flowers!