As businesses and restaurants are ordered to keep people out of their shops, many have come up with some creative ways to bring in some much-needed revenue. Here are some of my favorite creative offers from Portland businesses and restaurants I've seen so far. I will note that not all of … [Read more...] about Creative Offers from Portland Businesses and Restaurants
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Portland Grocery Stores Offering Special Hours for Vulnerable Shoppers
To ensure that all members of our community get what they need, Portland grocery stores are offering special hours for vulnerable shoppers. Who qualifies as a vulnerable shopper? It really depends on the grocery store. Some are focusing on seniors. Others are including people with … [Read more...] about Portland Grocery Stores Offering Special Hours for Vulnerable Shoppers
5 Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever in Portland
Get Out of the House and Enjoy Our (Dreary) City By Christina Garvey 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 … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever in Portland
Little Boxes: Portland’s Best Holiday Shopping Treasure Hunt
Little Boxes is not happening in 2020. 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 … [Read more...] about Little Boxes: Portland’s Best Holiday Shopping Treasure Hunt
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
Save 20% Tuesday on Walgreens’ Senior Savings Day, 10% at Freddy’s
It pays to be a little older and wiser. On the first Tuesday of every month, Walgreens offers customers 55 and older a discount on most in-store purchases. (Proof of age may be required, so bring a photo ID. Plus, the offer is only valid with its Balance Rewards program.) On Senior Savings Day, … [Read more...] about Save 20% Tuesday on Walgreens’ Senior Savings Day, 10% at Freddy’s
Want cheap craft beer? Get a growler
Grrrrrrrrrr. You're in growler country. If you don't know what a growler is, you'll soon figure it out when a growler fill station comes to your neighborhood, perhaps to your neighborhood Fred Meyer store. Then you too can buy a growler, which is basically a take-out container for lugging home a … [Read more...] about Want cheap craft beer? Get a growler
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