September 13, 2025 Norway Soft Serve -Maine

Yesterday we adventured to Norway Soft Serve in Paris, Maine, sometimes referred to as Paris Soft Serve. Norway Soft Serve has soft and hard ice cream options as well as other cold treats. They also have their own version of a “pup” cup for your furry besties.

We had a tasty adventure to Norway Soft Serve. I was thrilled to find an ice cream location to add to our day trip. We arrived at Norway Soft Serve to find ourselves the only guests. The business was in a brick building, one you might never guess served ice cream. I ordered a pumpkin pecan for myself and two pup cups. Although I did not see seating there may have been some around the side, however we decided to enjoy our goodies from the car. I did not love mine at first, but soon became a fan. My guess is that in more of a pumpkin girl then a pecan lady (haha)! Wilma inhaled hers, while for some reason skipped out. I tried several times but eventually Wilma got doubles, although I saved him the treat! Definitely one of our fancier “pup cup” experiences. So glad we could find a tasty bite on our daytrip! (This blog will not be rated).

June 26, 2025 – Ice Cream Fore-U – New Hampshire

Yesterday, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Ice Cream Fore-U in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Ice Cream Fore-U is an ice cream shop that services hard and soft serve, in addition to flurry’s, shakes, banana boats and other ice cream products. Down the path at a nearby location they also have mini golf, batting cages, and a driving range.

We had a tasty Adventure to Ice Cream Fore-U. We arrived to find a quiet location, right before the rush came in. There was seating, a playground, and a little garden. The stand was simple, but we came for the ice cream!! I ordered an orange sherbert drink (blaze?) and of course two dog ice cream specials (haha!) We then drove to a nearby location for the pups to have a little space to devour their treats. Poor Gus got into one of his nervous modes shaking and distracted by the environment, but thankfully once back in the car he was thrilled to lick up his ice cream. My orange drink was refreshing and tasty, just what I was looking for! So glad we could visit Ice Cream Fore-U! (Rating: Dog Ice cream: 5, The rest: 3.5).

September 2, 2024 – Dairy Queen – Ipswitch, Massachusetts

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Dairy Queen in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Dairy Queen is an international franchise that serves items, including ice cream, burgers, and shakes. Some of the Dairy Queens have drive-thru windows but not this particular one.

We had a desert filled Adventure to the Dairy Queen in Ipswich. This has been a busy weekend of projects, which equals endless backyard time for the pups, which they absolutely love! However, we were able to fit in a local walk yesterday and some Northshore coastal time today. I was not planning on going to Dairy Queen but spotted it on the way and figured we would check it out on the way home. This Dairy Queen was a little nicer than many I have visited, although still simple. It was on a main road, but it had some nice foliage and a seating area for guests to enjoy their treats. It is unusual that I go into a location with the pups in the car, but it was cool out and very quiet, so I ordered, came out and then went back in to retrieve our items. The pus got the requested “dog ice cream” (haha!) and I ordered an Orange Julius. Neither complained about their goodies, and slurped every drop as you may expect. I did not love my Orange Julius but glad I could try it as it sounded like something that would be good. Oh well. So glad we could end our half day adventures with a treat (This blog will not be rated).

August 19, 2024 – Mac’s Dairy Farm – Massachusetts

Today Wilma, Gus, and I adventured to Mac’s Dairy Farm in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Mac’s Dairy Farm sells Richardsons ice cream products. They have been family owned since 1983 and are open year around.

We had a delicious adventure to Mac’s Dairy Farm. I was actually planning on visiting another ice cream stand but literally on the way I realized it was closed on Mondays – oops! However I located Mac’s Dairy Farm which was just right for today’s adventure.

Upon arrival to Mac’s Dairy Farm we found no other guests. The location was very simple, no decorations or floral arrangements but yet plenty of seating available. I ordered a root beer float and two “pup cups”. I was so impressed with the “pup cups”, grand in size, and covered with peanut butter and a treat. I decided to take our treats to a nearby area with grass. The pups enjoyed their ice cream, although Gus often took breaks always thinking about the surrounding environment. I decided to let them finish the last couple bites in the car just as it started to pour. Although the site was quite plain the food was great! So glad we could visit Mac’s Dairy Farm today (Rating: 4).

August 5, 2024 – Dairy Queen – Masachusetts

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Dairy Queen in Natick, Massachusetts. Dairy Queen is an international franchise that serves items, including ice cream, burgers, and shakes. Some of the Dairy Queen’s including this one in Natick have drive-throughs.

We had an ice cream filled Adventure to Dairy Queen. The recent weather has been steamy, and we have not been up to any NEW Adventures, so figured it would be a good day for ice cream. As you may expect Dairy Queen tends to be very simple, and does not have decorative features, however this one provided a covered area with picnic benches for guests.

We ordered our ice cream through the drive-through, two dog ice creams, and I ordered a cookie dough blizzard. There was a lot going on around the car, with people closely passing by, and not providing much space. Both Wilma and Gus were a little overstimulated, and between that and the heat, I found a nearby location for them to devour their treats. I was hoping to find a park, or something more scenic, but did not see anything so figured we would make sure the ice cream did not melt. Both Wilma and Gus loved their ice cream and did not miss licking up each drop. I was actually a little disappointed at my blizzard, not sure quite what it was, but I of course still ate it all up (haha). So glad we could enjoy a summer treat (Rating: 3).

I realized after I had started the blog that we have actually been to this Dairy Queen before – oops – they really all look the same! However, decided to still post this Adventure as who does not like an ice cream Adventure in the summer!

July 6, 2024 – Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard – Massachusetts

Today Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in Walpole, Massachusetts. Rita’s is a privately owned restaurant chain. It originated in Philadelphia, but now can be found in various states. Rita’s carries Italian ice, custard, and various other frozen goodies. There is only one location of Rita’s in Massachusetts.

We had a delicious Adventure to Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard. I was excited to find a Rita’s in Massachusetts, and with a drive through! Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard brings back happy memories of my college days (in Pennsylvania) where we would go for 75 cent Italian Ice treats. Boy have times changed as it was far from 75 cents. However, I was still thrilled to enjoy this frozen treat.

We arrived to find no one else in line, so I decided to utilize the outdoor window. I ordered a watermelon gelati and ordered the pups a small custard. Rita’s did have an option for a “pup cup” (whip cream) as well, but since Wilma and Gus have had several recently (shhh 🙂 ) I figured we would change things up. The location was very simple, but I was not there for the scene, but instead the treats. I decided to go to a nearby grassy area for the pups to devour their custard, just with a little more space, and away from the road. They loved their custards, as you may expect! My watermelon gelati was beyond amazing – probably the best desert I have ever had – just delicious! Although I wish Rita’s was closer, it probably is a good thing that it is not (haha). So glad we could enjoy Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard, while I could reminisce (Rating: Location and Dog Ice Cream – 4, Watermelon Gelati – 5)

Sadly I got Ice Cream on my phone “lense” and did not realize it until afterwards, but I had to include something of Wilma and Gus enjoying their custard, so you will have to settle for a fuzzy video today 🙂

June 25, 2024 – Scoops On Main – New Hampshire

Yesterday, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Scoops on Main in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Scoops On Main services ice cream, soft serve, and various other ice cream products. They are open seven days a week.

We had a delicious Adventure to Scoops on Main. It was a simple stop, but yet had a variety of creative and colorful decorations that caught my attention. I was thrilled to find they had dog “sundaes”, and I ordered a root beer float for myself. I guess I am not always too original with my selection of ice cream products, but I wanted to keep moving on our adventures (versus stopping to eat). The root beer float was very tasty and had a good quantity of ice cream, which I find is not always the case. The pups loved their “sundae”, and as usual I was entertained as they licked down their snack. So glad we could adventure to Scoops on Main today (Rating: 4).

June 9, 2024 – Erikson’s Ice Cream – Massachusetts

Today Wilma, Gus, and I adventured to Erikson’s Ice Cream in Maynard, Massachusetts. Erikson’s Ice Cream is a family run business founded in 1937. Erikson’s sells ice cream, vegan ice cream, and other ice cream related products.

We had a delicious adventure to Erikson’s Ice Cream. I have been craving ice cream this weekend and today was finally the day! We headed out in the middle of the rain as my plan was to avoid the crowds, and surprisingly we found not one other customer there. The grounds and landscaping of Erikson’s was very simple, but there was seating with umbrellas available. I actually arrived in the middle of a downpour so ran to the covered window as the pups waited eagerly in the car. I ordered a coffee ice cream with whip cream and two dog ice creams. The dog ice creams were very tiny but had a scrumptious treat in the middle and were free!! I was hoping to have the dogs come out of the car to eat but as it was pouring that plan did not occur. However, both Wilma and Gus devoured the delicious desert and had not one complaint (haha)! My coffee ice cream was delicious- yum! So glad we could have our first ice cream of the soon to be summer today at Erikson’s Ice Cream! (This blog will not be rated)

March 3, 2024 – Dog Treats from Brew’d Awakening

Yesterday Wilma and Gus were able to devour two treats each from Brew’d Awakenings. I had some food ordered from this restaurant and was thrilled to add some dog treats to the order. Brew’d Awakenings is a coffee and catering shop in Lowell, Massachusetts. They specialize in coffee and tea and have some limited food selections.

Wilma and Gus loved their treats from Brew’d Awakening. Upon receiving them I was quite curious and somewhat perplexed about the shape and texture, quite different from the photograph displayed. However, I can promise that Wilma and Gus were happy with this snack, no matter how it looked (haha). Our adventures were local again this weekend, so this was our new adventure for the weekend. We look forward to heading out on some new locations in the near future. (This blog will not be rated).

October 6, 2023 – J.P. LICKS – Massachusetts

Tonight, Wilma, Gus, and I placed a Door Dash order with J.P. LICKS in Andover, Massachusetts. J.P. LICKS is an ice cream chain restaurant in Massachusetts, that was opened initially in Jamaica Plains in 1981. It is owned and founded by Vince Petryk. Their products include: ice cream, yogurt, coffee, cakes, and pies, catering is also available.

We had a delicious adventure delivered from J.P. LICKS (haha!) It has been a long and stressful work week, so I thought this would be a fun and well-deserved way to start the long weekend. The pups each got “Cow Paws” a dairy free dog treat, while I ordered a Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Frappe to celebrate the Fall season. I can promise not one of us was disappointed! So glad to start the weekend with some delicious treats! (This blog will not be rated).