Little Boxes is not happening in 2020. Support small businesses this holiday season For the past three years, I have looked forward to exploring Portland in a whole new way with Little Boxes. This shopping treasure hunt celebrates local Portland businesses during the biggest shopping days of the … [Read more...] about Little Boxes: Portland’s Best Holiday Shopping Treasure Hunt
Get Free Scoop of Non-Dairy Ice Cream on World Vegan Day
Ben & Jerry's is Celebrating World Vegan Day More and more places are offering plant-based menu items, even fast-food restaurants like Burgerville, Carl's Jr and Burger King! The trend can be good for the environment and even better for one’s health. Nowadays, you can find so many vegan … [Read more...] about Get Free Scoop of Non-Dairy Ice Cream on World Vegan Day
Portland’s Halloween ComicFest
Looking for a family-friendly and fun Halloween event this year? Attend Portland's Halloween ComicFest event at participating comic book shops on Saturday, October 26. Six comic book stores will be hosting fun activities throughout the day. Activities include free Halloween ComicFest comics … [Read more...] about Portland’s Halloween ComicFest
Get $5 Off Tickets to The Beneath Haunted House
Goodbye, Fright Town. Hello, The Beneath at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Who knew it would pay off to plan a frightening night out of the town? Check out this discount haunted house and the steps below carefully so you don't miss out. Looking for more haunted attractions in the Portland metro? … [Read more...] about Get $5 Off Tickets to The Beneath Haunted House
Batsquatch Festival at Rogue Ales & Spirits
So what the heck is a Batsquatch? Maybe something abominable with smoky fur and a taste for sweet treats roasted over a campfire. Whatever it is, it has a knack for all the fun activities we love in the Northwest. Rogue Ales and REI are hosting the first-ever Batsquatch Festival benefiting Camp … [Read more...] about Batsquatch Festival at Rogue Ales & Spirits
Weekend Guided Tours at Hoyt Arboretum
Learn Something New on this Nature Adventure The Hoyt Arboretum is a wonderful green space that is free to all visitors. This place has so many fun activities for outdoor lovers. The landscape features a vast collection of labeled tree species for personal exploration. The stewards of the Arboretum … [Read more...] about Weekend Guided Tours at Hoyt Arboretum
$5 Portland Music Festival
On almost every night of the week you're guaranteed to stumble upon cheap live music at a local bar. This weekend, a special cheap music festival is set to rock our city with a deal that is almost too good to be true. Portland Not Portlandia IV is an annual cheap music festival featuring 42 … [Read more...] about $5 Portland Music Festival
Cheap Yoga in Portland
Looking to center your chi for cheap? Portlanders love their yoga. Whether you are a tried-and-true yoga enthusiast, just getting the stretch of it, or looking for a studio closer to home, we can all appreciate cheap yoga in Portland. Get out and find a studio that fits you best by taking … [Read more...] about Cheap Yoga in Portland
Portland Activities for Hot Summer Days
Free and Cheap Portland Summer Activities Get your sunscreen ready. We're heading into the hottest part of the summer. Portland has plenty warm weather activities for people who like to soak up the sun and others who like to stay inside. The best part is all these activities are free and cheap. … [Read more...] about Portland Activities for Hot Summer Days
Free and Cheap Portland Museum Days
Choose Your Special Museum Day Whether you’re a visitor or a local, free and cheap museum days in Portland provide a day of educational fun and entertainment. For a family of four or a group of friends, some Portland museums can be pricey. Save yourself the financial stress by attending on one of … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Portland Museum Days
2019 Corgi Beach Day
Head to the Coast for Corgi Beach Day Hundreds of Corgis are descending on Cannon Beach for the Corgi Beach Day. Every year, Portland Corgi Meetup Group hosts an annual beach day for Corgi and Corgi lovers. On Saturday, July 27, pack a lunch, grab your gear and head down to the Cannon … [Read more...] about 2019 Corgi Beach Day
Frugal Getaway to Cannon Beach
By Amy Orazio Your Cheap Beach Getaway Awaits An overnight getaway to the Oregon Coast is always appealing: there is nothing like a winding drive through thick trees and an afternoon or two in fresh ocean air to blow away the rigors of city living. (Okay, so Portland is not that rigorous, but … [Read more...] about Frugal Getaway to Cannon Beach
Portland’s Most Budget Friendly Brunch
Have Your (Pan)cake and Eat It Too I don't know about you, but I am getting pretty sick of paying $15 per plate for brunch in Portland. That's why I went on a mission to scope out the tastiest cheap brunch and breakfast spots in Portland. I found the top 5 that you definitely should try. Your … [Read more...] about Portland’s Most Budget Friendly Brunch
Best Discount Grocery Stores In and Around Portland
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
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
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
Lesser Known Instagram-Worthy Spots in Portland
4 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
Fun Things to Do While Stuck in Portland Traffic
Make Portland traffic a little less horrible Portland traffic is bad. Here are some fun things to do to keep your sanity. Get Fit Believe it or not, there are actually quite a few exercises you can do when the freeway is a parking lot. Find a Youtube video that you like or read through these … [Read more...] about Fun Things to Do While Stuck in Portland Traffic
Get Paid to Eat: Become A Portland Taste Tester
Eat Food. Make Money. Do you make $60 an hour? Well, you can as a Portland taste tester. Local research companies are looking for participants every month to participate in food and beverage taste tests. All you need to do is fill out a simple application and wait to be notified. Surveys take … [Read more...] about Get Paid to Eat: Become A Portland Taste Tester
How to Go Plastic Free in Portland
Zero Waste Can Save You Money There's been a lot of talk in Portland about plastic lately. Since China has stopped buying our mixed paper and plastic scraps, we've seen as much as a 10 percent increase in our garbage bills. On the flip side, we've also seen a movement toward using less plastic. … [Read more...] about How to Go Plastic Free in Portland
Dog-Friendly Activities in Portland
Take Advantage of Portland's Dog-Friendly Places Portland is a great city for dogs. Not only are we close to great hiking trails and the beach, many places in the city open their doors to our four-legged companions, creating dog-friendly atmospheres. Here are some dog-friendly activities in … [Read more...] about Dog-Friendly Activities in Portland
Portland Side Hustles: Start Making Extra Cash
One of the latest trends for working professionals is to have a side hustle. Everywhere you look, there's an article, ad or financial expert encouraging you to find a part-time job, or side hustle, to be doing in your spare time outside of your full-time job. So, I told myself I needed to jump on … [Read more...] about Portland Side Hustles: Start Making Extra Cash
My Portland Home-Buying Experience
Six Firsthand Tips for Buying a Home in Portland Last week, NerdWallet published an article about a couple's Portland home-buying experience. Oh boy, the response brutal. The last name of the home buyers caught the eyes of a lot of readers, who jumped to the conclusion that these people are … [Read more...] about My Portland Home-Buying Experience
Save Money on Food in College
College is an amazing experience. You'll take courses that expand your view of society while meeting incredibly talented people who may become your lifelong friends. On the flip side, it may be one of the most stressful times of your life. Classes will be hard. Deadlines will be forever looming. Oh, … [Read more...] about Save Money on Food in College
Hop Fastpass Fare Card Simplifies Your Commute
Video copyright Trimet 2017 Have you ever ran up to the pay kiosk as the max train was pulling into the station, frantically clicking through the prompts and begging the machine to print your ticket before the train pulls away? If you haven't experienced this firsthand, I'm sure you've witnessed … [Read more...] about Hop Fastpass Fare Card Simplifies Your Commute
You-Pick Berry Recipes
Prepare plentiful meals and treats with your berries You picked a healthy bounty of berries at your favorite you-pick farm. Now what do you do with all of them? To avoid wasting your hard-earned harvest, here are a few recipes and ideas to enjoy Portland berry season. For this post, I am … [Read more...] about You-Pick Berry Recipes
Your Guide to Oregon’s Total Solar Eclipse on August 21
Oregon's total solar eclipse is out of this world Due to the brightness of the sun, the corona (a ring of hot gas around the sun’s perimeter) is not visible to the naked eye. However, during a total solar eclipse, the Moon blocks out bright sunlight, and we see the corona. It’s definitely a … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Oregon’s Total Solar Eclipse on August 21
Plan Your Oregon Hiking Trip
Do you plan to do some serious hiking this season? There are two Oregon hiking guides to get you on the right path. Whether you're planning a multi-day trek or a two-mile loop, these sites have resources to meet you at your level. Boot Bomb Boot Bomb has a comprehensive article It’s a … [Read more...] about Plan Your Oregon Hiking Trip
Win $2500 for Portland’s Ugliest Appliance
Do you own Portland's ugliest appliance? Do you have an appliance that is the embarrassment of your household? Enter K103's Portland Ugliest Appliance competition for a chance to win $2,500 in appliances from Basco Appliances. One luck winner will receive the cash to spruce up his/her kitchen. … [Read more...] about Win $2500 for Portland’s Ugliest Appliance
Free Movie Ticket for AT&T Customers
AT&T customers are rewarded with free movie ticket! AT&T offers a special perk for its customers: Ticket Twosdays. On Tuesdays, buy one ticket for any showing of a standard 2D movies at select theaters and get one ticket free for the same movie. Limit one free ticket per account per … [Read more...] about Free Movie Ticket for AT&T Customers
Teach Your Child to Save
National Credit Union Youth Month 2017 from CUNA on Vimeo. April 28 is Teach Your Children to Save Day. In celebration, teach your child to save by taking advantage of the many valuable resources provided by local credit unions. #OnPointSaver Contest Through April 30, teens ages 13 to … [Read more...] about Teach Your Child to Save
Cheap PDX Events for Preschoolers
Join Portland Families at Cheap PDX Events for Preschoolers Need to get out of the house with your little one? Portland has the right event for you. Whether your child is 0 or 6, below are budget-friendly weekly classes for every preschool age. Baby & Me Yoga—Southeast Ages 6 weeks to … [Read more...] about Cheap PDX Events for Preschoolers
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