Twice a year, I purge my home of unwanted goods. Looking around my home, there are a lot of things in good shape that I never use. Instead of bagging everything up and taking it to Goodwill or Salvation Army, I sell my stuff. In the past two years, I've made enough money selling … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Sell Your Stuff in Portland
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2020 Biggest Clothing Swap at the Crystal Ballroom
Ready for a new-to-you wardrobe? Swap your old clothes at the Biggest Clothing Swap happening this weekend. At the Crystal Ballroom, three rooms will be open to secondhand swappers trading up their unwanted clothes. The swap will have sections for men, women, plus size, shoes and … [Read more...] about 2020 Biggest Clothing Swap at the Crystal Ballroom
Gift Card Bonus Offers
Treat your loved ones, and yourself, to restaurant and retail gift cards Portland is a foodie city. Give the gift of a great day out on the town. We’ve compiled a round-up of gift card bonus offers from popular national and local restaurants and retailers. Read to the end to review our tips on … [Read more...] about Gift Card Bonus Offers
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
Little Boxes: Portland’s Best Holiday Shopping Treasure Hunt
Support small businesses this holiday season For the past three years, I have looked forward to exploring Portland in a whole new way with Little Boxes. This shopping treasure hunt celebrates local Portland businesses during the biggest shopping days of the year: Black Friday, Small Business … [Read more...] about Little Boxes: Portland’s Best Holiday Shopping Treasure Hunt
Where to Buy Cheap Books in Portland
Gloomy doesn’t begin to describe the feel in Portland, especially in the late fall and winter. The city of roses averages 222 days of cloud cover each year. So what better city than Portland to have upwards of 10 independent bookstores? None. As Portland continues to grow into an actual … [Read more...] about Where to Buy Cheap Books in Portland
Portland Neighborhood Garage Sales
Portland garage sale season is June-September With the rise in minimalist lifestyle and the influence of Netflix's Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, this might go down at the best garage sale season in history. If you love a good find and a good deal, plan your garage sale hunting around these … [Read more...] about Portland Neighborhood Garage Sales
Get $2 Books at the Fall Used Book Sale
Where are all my bibliophiles at? As the cool fall days take over the Portland metro, a cozy blanket and a good book beckons. Get all of your rainy day reading material in one place at the Fall Used Book Sale. The Friends of the Multnomah Library hosts this event every year as a benefit for, … [Read more...] about Get $2 Books at the Fall Used Book Sale
Labor Day Sales in Portland
Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner, which means local Portland shops are preparing for annual Labor Day sales. To make the most of the holiday, attend one of these free and cheap family-friendly events during Labor Day weekend. Here's a rundown of the Labor Day sales: 2019 Labor Day … [Read more...] about Labor Day Sales 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
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