Jen from Thrifty NW Mom, Karrie from Happy Money Saver and I have teamed up to bring you the most comprehensive list of summer festivals and fairs in the Pacific Northwest. In this post, I have listed festivals and fairs in Western Oregon and SW Washington. Head to Thrifty NW Mom for a list of Puget Sound events and Happy Money Saver for a list of Eastern Washington and Central and Eastern Oregon events. PORTLAND METRO June Tigard Festival of Balloons, June 22-24, Tigard July Molalla Buckeroo, July 1-6, Molalla St. Paul Rodeo, July 3-7, St. Paul Waterfront Blues Festival, July 4-8, Downtown Portland Rainier Days in the Park, Keep Reading
National & Pacific Northwest summer reading programs for kids (2012)
Summer vacation is right around the corner and it’s a great time to start planning different activities for your kids. Summer reading programs hosted by local public libraries and businesses are a fantastic way to encourage your children to read (or be read to) and earn prizes for doing it! Jen from Thrifty NW Mom, Karrie from Happy Money Saver and I have teamed up to bring you the most comprehensive list of summer reading programs in the Pacific Northwest. In this post, I have listed national summer reading programs as well as local programs in Western Oregon and SW Washington. Head to Thrifty NW Mom for a list of Puget Sound programs and Happy Keep Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Portland Family Fun posts coming this summer!
Ready to discover (or re-discover) Portland? This month, Frugal Living NW will be sharing fun activities, attractions and events to do with your family in and around the Portland Metro area. From the coast to the Gorge, from Clark County to Salem, The Ultimate Guide to Portland Family Fun will allow you to experience the awesomeness this area has to offer, all from readers just like you! Be sure to check the blog every evening (starting tonight!) for a new snapshot into how to have fun as a family in the Portland Metro area without breaking the bank! Ready for some additional reading on the topic? Be sure to check out our Year of the Staycation Keep Reading
Staycation 2012: Fun ways to enjoy cities all over the United States!
Earlier this week, I posted a slew of frugal and fun things to do in and around the Portland Metro area as part of the nationwide Year of the Staycation series. Today we are pleased to bring you links to Year of the Staycation posts from around the United States. Each post is organized by geographical region. Be sure to check out your summer travel destination as well as your local area for fun and frugal ways to make the most of your upcoming summer fun! If you're planning to visit west of the Cascade Mountains, be sure to check out our Portland post and Queen Bee Coupons' Seattle/Puget Sound post. Pacific Portland, Oregon :: Frugal Living Keep Reading
Gardening: The hardest part is getting started {Part 2}
Guest post by Mavis from OneHundredDollarsAMonth.com. Last weekend I went over to my neighbor Lulu's garden to check on the potatoes we had planted just a few weeks earlier. Lulu and I walked over to the garden beds and discovered the red potato plants were starting to break through the soil. Thumbs up, Lulu... nice job. If an eight year old can grow vegetables, so can YOU! For the most part, gardening can be one of the most frugal {and rewarding} hobbies out there if you stick to the basics. Good soil, seeds and water. Think about it: soil, seeds and water were all the Pilgrims had to work with. They didn't use specialty fertilizer, soil gauges, Keep Reading
Staycation 2012: Fun in and around Portland, Oregon
If this is your first visit at Frugal Living NW, welcome! Our goal is to help you save money so you can reach your family's financial goals. We focus on deals in and around the Pacific Northwest, with a special focus on Oregon and Southwest Washington. To stay up to date on the deals, subscribe to the daily email (it's FREE!) and "like" Frugal Living NW on Facebook. ******************************* Looking for ways to enjoy Portland without breaking the bank? The following is a list of fun and frugal activities, events and attractions to get your imagination started! This list can be enjoyed by vacationers, newly transplanted Portlanders and those who Keep Reading
Ask the FLNW Community: How to save money on internet service
I just received an email from our reader, Malinda. She needs your help with internet provider options: I'm looking at my Comcast bill thinking "there's got to be a cheaper option out there." Hoping some followers can suggest a provider in the Portland area. If you have any advice for Malinda, please leave a comment! Go here for step-by-step instructions on how to leave a comment. image credit Keep Reading
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