Portland Living on the Cheap

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Holiday

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

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

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