Save More of Your Monthly Food Budget Portland is an expensive city, which makes it even more important to save anywhere you can. I've gathered a list of the best discount grocery stores, bargain warehouse stores, specialty discount grocers, and bakery outlets in and around Portland. I dream of … [Read more...] about Best Discount Grocery Stores In and Around Portland
Free and Cheap Fitness in Portland
You Don't Need a Gym Membership. Seriously. It is that pivotal point in the year where we all look at ourselves and think, "I need to start working out." Well, if you're like me, you've tried the monthly gym membership, went a handful of times and then dragged your feet canceling it. I lost … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Fitness in Portland
What to Do After You Pay Off Your Car in Portland
Congratulations! Here's what to do next. Last month, I (finally) paid off my car. This was my first financed vehicle and I had no idea what I was supposed to do next. Within a few days of paying off my car, I received my title in the mail from my bank, or lienholder. Along with the title was a … [Read more...] about What to Do After You Pay Off Your Car in Portland
DIY Holiday Ornament Wreath for $8 or Less
Create a cool craft for cheap Last year I was at a holiday party socializing with the dog in the house (yes, I am THAT person) when I spotted a wonderful DIY holiday ornament wreath. The charming design stuck with me, and as I searched for one to buy, I saw price points for this this sparkly … [Read more...] about DIY Holiday Ornament Wreath for $8 or Less
Give the Gift of Portland Memberships and Subscriptions
The gift that keeps on giving all year long Do you have someone who is impossible to shop for? I have a few on my list, too. One of the best and easiest gifts to give is a Portland membership, annual pass or subscription. Most attractions in Portland offer memberships, or you can find fun … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of Portland Memberships and Subscriptions
Thrifty Ways to Give Back to Local Charities
Gift Giving and Giving Back Go Hand in Hand The holiday season is expensive. Whether you are buying gifts, traveling to see loved ones, preparing a festive feast, or all of the above, it is hard to carve out some extra cash for donations. Thanks in part to the digital age we live in and the … [Read more...] about Thrifty Ways to Give Back to Local Charities
Free Birthday Food, Drink and Fun in Portland
Have a Happy Portland Birthday! You can have your cake (for free) and eat it, too. We all love feeling special on our birthday, and Portland birthday freebies are sure to help you celebrate all day long. Local companies give you free tasty treats, refreshing libations and complimentary … [Read more...] about Free Birthday Food, Drink and Fun in Portland
6 Free Places to Hide from the Heat in Portland
Soak in that Free AC By Ian Rose With temperatures into the triple digits, Portlanders are bracing for an especially nasty summer. No disrespect to the sun worshipers — I know some of you are loving it — but for the rest of us, it’s time to seek shelter and wait for the heat wave to break. If … [Read more...] about 6 Free Places to Hide from the Heat in Portland
Lesser Known Instagram-Worthy Spots in Portland
5 Unique Photo Ops in Portland, Oregon When I first moved here, some of the iconic photo ops I took were downtown. I'm sure all of us have snapped a photo of the White Stag sign or posed in front of the Keep Portland Weird mural outside of Dante's with a pink box of Voodoo doughnuts in hand. The … [Read more...] about Lesser Known Instagram-Worthy Spots in Portland
Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in Portland
Get Your Scoop On Thanks to a plethora of top-notch ice cream shops in Portland, you can satisfy your appetite for this tasty frozen confection in every neighborhood. Since we take our ice cream pretty seriously around here, you can find your perfect scoop year round. What makes ice cream shops in … [Read more...] about Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in Portland
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