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
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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 Portland Fabric and Craft Stores You Need to Visit
Calling All Portland Crafters! From yarn bombing the woodland creatures at Pioneer Courthouse Square to hundreds of buildings adorned with larger than life murals, there is no doubt that Portland is a city bustling with creators. For all of us who can appreciate our city's artistic flamboyance, but … [Read more...] about 5 Portland Fabric and Craft Stores You Need to Visit
Best Discount Grocery Stores In and Around Portland
Save More of Your Monthly Food Budget Portland is an expensive city, which makes it even more important to save anywhere you can. I've gathered a list of the best discount grocery stores, bargain warehouse stores, specialty discount grocers, and bakery outlets in and around Portland. I dream of … [Read more...] about Best Discount Grocery Stores In and Around Portland
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
A Frugal Guide to Portland’s NW 23rd Avenue
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
Portland Thrift Shops: The 5 Most “Worth It”
Spend your thrift store budget wisely Vintage, resale, thrift, antique; whatever you want to call it, let’s be honest, Portland loves second-hand stores. Quantity is not the issue in this town; It’s quality. In a town oversaturated with quirky and vintage, overpriced thrift shops lurk around … [Read more...] about Portland Thrift Shops: The 5 Most “Worth It”
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