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Mother’s Day Groupon Deals!

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Groupon has Great Deals for Your Mom! Flowers and a card are nice, but there is nothing like spending quality time with your mom. Check out all the great discounted Portland Mother's Day activities, offered by Groupon. Browse the Portland-area collection of discounted fun activities, up to 50% … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Groupon Deals!

Free (and Cheap) Easter Events

Enjoy these Easter events in Portland! In case you already went all out on your kid's Easter basket, here are free and cheap Easter events. Find an Easter egg hunt, brunch, or photos with the Bunny near your Portland neighborhood and neighboring cities. These events are free unless … [Read more...] about Free (and Cheap) Easter Events

Game of Thrones Food and Fun in Portland

What would you do #forthethrone? We've been waiting almost two years for Game of Thrones Season 8. On March 5, the long-anticipated official trailer was released and we all started counting the days until the first episode airs of April 14. If you're like me, it's been a long 21 months. You're … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones Food and Fun in Portland

5 Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever in Portland

Get Out of the House and Enjoy Our (Dreary) City If you hadn’t noticed, Portland’s rainy (alternating with numbing cold) season is here – to stay. I spent my first winter in Portland hibernating in my nice cozy apartment. All the money I saved from not going out went directly to NW Natural in … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever 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

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

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

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

6 Places in Portland to See a Movie for $6

Portland's Best Theaters Offer Cheap Tickets Cowritten by Allison Kern When I moved to Portland over four years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to discover an abundance of movie options and most with food and drinks! Though many second-run movies play at cheaper theaters, you can see … [Read more...] about 6 Places in Portland to See a Movie for $6

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