A growing number of Portland area universities are closing campuses and switching to online instruction. As a result, U-Haul is prepared for an early spring moving rush and has stepped up to help. U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage at U-Haul-owned and -operated facilities to … [Read more...] about Displaced Students Get Free U-Haul Self-Storage
Family & Parenting
Laughing Planet: Free Kids Meal for MAP Families
Statewide school closures have been announced for Oregon and Washington. In response, this local cafe is offering to give a meal to children who need it most. Laughing Planet Cafe announced on Facebook that they will offer free kids meals to children who qualify for Meal Assistance … [Read more...] about Laughing Planet: Free Kids Meal for MAP Families
Second Sunday Savings at Portland Children’s Museum
Stay and Play During Portland Children's Museum Discount Day The Portland Children's Museum is a treat all year long. Located right next to the Oregon Zoo and Washington Park, it is at the epicenter of Portland attractions. The best time to visit the is on the second Sunday of the month … [Read more...] about Second Sunday Savings at Portland Children’s Museum
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
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
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
Biking Accessories You Actually Need in Portland
Limit your bike accessories to only the necessities So, you’ve managed to lay your hands on a velocipede and you’re raring to go pedaling around Bridgetown. Awesome! Besides common sense, possibly a bike map, a water bottle, and a good lock, what do you need to consider yourself fully equipped for … [Read more...] about Biking Accessories You Actually Need in Portland
FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Oregon
Post by Emily Let your kids take flight! Does your child have his or her head in the clouds? Now the rest of their body can join them on a FREE flight designed just for kids. For the past 25 years the EAA Young Eagles program has been giving children ages 8-17 the opportunity to fly for FREE. … [Read more...] about FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Oregon
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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