by Nicole Ouellette | Apr 6, 2018 | Generally Useful Stuff
Have a hankering for something sweet? MDI has a lot to offer on the sweet tooth front, so you are in for a treat. Please note that in this post we’re just focusing on bakeries and cafes and not getting into the amazing desserts you can get from some of the local...
by Nicole Ouellette | Mar 30, 2018 | Maine Advice
Maine Advice is going to be a monthly feature on GiftMDI.com featuring Nicole Ouellette (former advice columnist who misses the gig) and a guest columnist. This month’s columnist is Betsy Arntzen, a licensed massage therapist with a practice in Ellsworth, Maine....
by Nicole Ouellette | Mar 23, 2018 | Good Stuff
Almost everyone I went to middle school with had one of two summer jobs: lobster fishing or blueberry raking (these were jobs that, if you worked for family members, you could do before the age of 15). Since I wasn’t a huge success on the field, once I turned 16...
by Nicole Ouellette | Mar 16, 2018 | Top Five
It’s no secret that MDI is a great place for being active (whether on land or on the water). Sometimes, it’s nice to have company for these activities, or at least a place to share knowledge and news (road conditions, upcoming events, that sort of thing)....
by Nicole Ouellette | Mar 2, 2018 | Top Five
Mount Desert Island is a place a lot of people visit to have a great time. And whether you’re into craft beers on a laid back afternoon or cocktails at a giant party (or something in between), here are the top five regular events where you can raise a glass (or...