Free Tool Rentals Help You Save I don't know about you, but my toolkit consists of a random assortment of screws, a hammer and a butter knife that I used to assemble my IKEA bookcase. Buying tools is not in my budget, but in Portland I don't have to worry about bumming tools off a neighbor or … [Read more...] about Need Tools? Borrow Them at Portland’s Tool Libraries
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Cheap Yoga in Portland
Looking to center your chi for cheap? Portlanders love their yoga. Whether you are a tried-and-true yoga enthusiast, just getting the stretch of it, or looking for a studio closer to home, we can all appreciate cheap yoga in Portland. Get out and find a studio that fits you best by taking … [Read more...] about Cheap Yoga in Portland
Frugal Getaway to Cannon Beach
By Amy Orazio Your Cheap Beach Getaway Awaits An overnight getaway to the Oregon Coast is always appealing: there is nothing like a winding drive through thick trees and an afternoon or two in fresh ocean air to blow away the rigors of city living. (Okay, so Portland is not that rigorous, but … [Read more...] about Frugal Getaway to Cannon Beach
Dungeness Crabbing on Free Public Docks
Your Guide to Oregon Dungeness Crabbing By Wendy Leigh King crab from Alaska gets a lot of supermarket shelf space, but remember we have some pretty plentiful pots of crustacean gold right here in the waters of Oregon. Not only is Dungeness crabbing from public docks super easy – it’s also … [Read more...] about Dungeness Crabbing on Free Public Docks
Free and Cheap Fitness in Portland
You Don't Need a Gym Membership. Seriously. It is that pivotal point in the year where we all look at ourselves and think, "I need to start working out." Well, if you're like me, you've tried the monthly gym membership, went a handful of times and then dragged your feet canceling it. I lost … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Fitness in Portland
Biking Accessories You Actually Need in Portland
Limit your bike accessories to only the necessities So, you’ve managed to lay your hands on a velocipede and you’re raring to go pedaling around Bridgetown. Awesome! Besides common sense, possibly a bike map, a water bottle, and a good lock, what do you need to consider yourself fully equipped for … [Read more...] about Biking Accessories You Actually Need in Portland
FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Oregon
Post by Emily Let your kids take flight! Does your child have his or her head in the clouds? Now the rest of their body can join them on a FREE flight designed just for kids. For the past 25 years the EAA Young Eagles program has been giving children ages 8-17 the opportunity to fly for FREE. … [Read more...] about FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Oregon
Plan Your Oregon Hiking Trip
Do you plan to do some serious hiking this season? There are two Oregon hiking guides to get you on the right path. Whether you're planning a multi-day trek or a two-mile loop, these sites have resources to meet you at your level. Boot Bomb Boot Bomb has a comprehensive article It’s a … [Read more...] about Plan Your Oregon Hiking Trip
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