Tag Archives: Maine

ModCloth Swap: Sneak Peek

Posted on February 22, 2012 by mainebelle

Spring must be coming, because all I want to do is participate in and organize clothing swaps. It’s definitely that time of year – look for a guest post on the Swapaholics blog later this week about the lovely ModCloth … Continue reading →

Posted in Thrifting | Tagged clothing swap, Jeeze, Julia!, Maine, ModCloth, Portland, swap, Swap Maine, Swap.com, Swapaholics | 3 Comments

Blogging for Good: Maine Historical Society

Posted on December 24, 2011 by mainebelle

A few weeks ago, Corey from the Portland Daily Photo blog asked me what I thought of the idea of asking Portland bloggers to write about their favorite local nonprofit. While lots of great local businesses receive increased attention during … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Blogging for Good, Maine, Maine Historical Society, Maine history, Nonprofits, Portland, Portland Daily Photo, sense of place | 2 Comments

SWAPmaine: Fall Edition 2011

Posted on October 24, 2011 by mainebelle

This coming Saturday, October 29, is the Fall edition of SWAPmaine. SWAPmaine is a project I have been involved with in the past year through my work with Goodwill. In early 2011, a group of Portland fashion bloggers got together … Continue reading →

Posted in Thrifting | Tagged clothing swap, Goodwill, how to swap, Maine, Portland, swap, SWAPmaine, thrift | 5 Comments

Stocking Up: Maine Specialty CSAs

Posted on September 18, 2011 by mainebelle

Many small farms support themselves through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Most offer full and half shares of the farm’s products from May-October. In exchange for an up front payment, consumers receive fresh produce, flowers, meat, dairy and other products each … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Cooking | Tagged Alewive's Brook Farm, apples, Broadturn Farm, Buttermilk Hill Farm, Chicken CSA, CSAs, local food, Maine, Maine CSAs, Super Chilly Farm, Webb Family Farm | 1 Comment

Lunch Review: Schulte & Herr, Portland, Maine

Posted on September 17, 2011 by mainebelle

Roasted beets. Yes. Fresh cucumber salad with dill. Yes Sauteed spaetzle with caramelized onions and Emmental cheese. Yes, please! And to entice you inside: While Portland has an eclectic and vibrant local food and restaurant scene, something that has been … Continue reading →