Eat Food. Make Money. Do you make $60 an hour? Well, you can when 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 … [Read more...] about Get Paid to Eat: Become A Portland Taste Tester
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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
Portland’s Most Budget-Friendly Happy Hours
All the tastiness without a big check By staff writer Margaret We can all appreciate a good happy hour. There are many options in Portland, but they often come with the requirement to purchase a full-priced drink to enjoy the discounted food options. The options below all offer food specials, … [Read more...] about Portland’s Most Budget-Friendly Happy Hours
Farmers Markets In and Around Portland
Your one stop shop for produce and entertainment Tis the season for farmers markets in Portland! In almost every neighborhood throughout the city, people gather weekly to buy veggies, meet with neighbors, listen to live music and get a bite to eat. Each Portland Farmers market has its own unique … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets In and Around Portland
Hot Dates on Cold Nights for Frugal Lovers
Cozy Up to these Inexpensive Adventures for Two Hello to you, lovers old and new. This is the time when single people revel in their singleness – quiet Saturday nights with library books or cleaning the bathroom – fantastic! But for those of you with SO’s (Sexy Others) in your lives, and more time … [Read more...] about Hot Dates on Cold Nights for Frugal Lovers
Baskin-Robbins: Get ice cream scoop for $1.50
Get the inside scoop Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, continues its cool “Celebrate 31” promotion, celebrating more than 70 years of scooping the sweet stuff. On the 31st of every month in 2018, enjoy a single scoop of ice cream (in a cup or cone) for $1.50 … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: Get ice cream scoop for $1.50
Love Trivia? Play and Win at Trivia Nights
Great beer, food and fun at Portland Trivia Nights Looking for a fun evening event for your friends? Trivia Nights are popular gatherings at bars and restaurants throughout the Portland metro. There are multiple Trivia Nights around town nearly every night of the week. Trivia buffs play for FREE or … [Read more...] about Love Trivia? Play and Win at Trivia Nights
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
Free Portland Brewery Tours
Get a taste of Portland for free Portland is known for its food and drink scene. Breweries are a big hit in the city with 58 local breweries hopping up IPAs, Porters, Ales, Lagers and Stouts. An added bonus are free Portland brewery tours. Many brewery tour companies in Portland charge $50+ for … [Read more...] about Free Portland Brewery Tours
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
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