8 Places to Explore in Portland's Trendy District Northwest 23rd Avenue is the heart of the district known as Nob Hill. In British parlance, nob means toff, swank, or aristocrat, which sounds about right for a street replete with jewelry shops and designer boutiques. Name notwithstanding, NW … [Read more...] about A Frugal Guide to Portland’s NW 23rd Avenue
Food & Drink
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
7 Great Places to Make Out in Portland
By Jenny Brown Let the Sparks Fly: Places to Make Out in Portland A few months ago, I travelled to New York for a comedy festival. I met a man. We had a date. Sparks flew. We did a lot of kissing in the restaurant/lounge where we had our date, then more kissing and some petting as we wandered the … [Read more...] about 7 Great Places to Make Out 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
Get Paid to Eat: Become A Portland Taste Tester
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
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
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
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
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