Newberg 99W Drive-In (Newberg) Looking for an amazing night with the whole family? Even the dog! How about a good old fashion trip to the drive-in? Yes, there is a drive-in here in the Portland Metro area. Well, Newberg to be exact, but worth the drive. The cost is super low at $9 for adults and $5 for kids 6-11, kids 5 and under are free. That is for TWO recently released movies! We have seen everything from Harry Potter to Transformers to Wall-E on opening day. Also you can bring your own food in! You're hooked now huh? But before the movie even starts, there's the pre-show party. Let your kiddos run wild. All the kids run up in front of Keep Reading
5 ways to save money at the dentist
How to save money at the dentist As we are self-employed, we have elected to forgo dental insurance and pay out-of-pocket for all our dental procedures. (Our kids are required by law to be on a dental insurance plan, but it still costs a fortune so we employ these techniques on them as well.) We have had to be fairly shrewd when it comes to our dental health. Here are some things we do to drastically lower our dental costs: We brush and floss regularly. A no-brainer, but I am surprised how many people skip basic recommended dental maintenance. After a much-too expensive dental procedure, my dentist said to me, "You know, you could save a lot Keep Reading
Pacific Northwest Summer Reading Programs
Summer Reading Programs 2019 Summer vacation is here 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! In this post, I have listed national summer reading programs as well as local programs in Western Oregon and SW Washington. Find summer reading programs in the Puget Sound (Seattle) area over at Thrifty Northwest Mom. National Summer Reading Programs Barnes & Noble Summer Reading "Book Your Summer" Kids earn a FREE book when they read eight Keep Reading
FREE or cheap summer movies in the Portland Metro area
Post updated for 2019 FREE Summer Movies Looking for an inexpensive activity for your kids and grandkids? Check out our area's family-friendly movie programs at local theaters and free outdoor movie events! Regal Summer Movie Express Each participating theater shows the same movie on Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 am. Admission is $1 per person. Portland Summer Free for All: Movies in the Park Enjoy a family-friendly movie in a local Portland park for FREE (bring your own snacks, chairs, and blankets). Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30pm, including live performances by local musicians and free popcorn. Movies begin at dusk Keep Reading
What to Pack in your Carry-On for an International Flight
I've taken my share of long, international flights and I've found that having a small-ish bag filled with these travel essentials makes the hours on the plane more bearable. Here's a list of the stuff I typically take on an international (or really long domestic) flight: Travel Backpack I just found this amazing new travel backpack! Okay, this is actually a diaper bag but there's not much about it that screams "I'm carrying diapers and sippy cups in this thing." I think this is one of the best travel backpack options out there at the under $50 price point. What I love about this bag: The straps are wide and padded so it's Keep Reading
Portland Family Fun Guide: Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park
Frenchman's Bar Regional Park (Vancouver, Washington) “Frenchman’s Bar, really? They let kids in?” No, not that kind of bar. More like a “sand bar," a great strip of beach located along the north bank of the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. Nestled between Vancouver Lake and the Columbia, north of Hayden Island where the river takes the big turn northward, lies the family-friendly Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park. The wide, sandy beaches are a fun substitute for the coast when your family craves sandcastles but not the two or three hour drive to the Pacific. A 15-20 minute drive from I-5 just across the bridge in Vancouver will take you Keep Reading
Portland Staycation: 39 ways to enjoy Portland, Oregon on a budget
Portland Staycation Ideas Updated for 2019 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 have lived in Portlandia for decades. Each listing includes a general pricing guide: FREE -- won't cost you penny! $ -- Under $5 per person $$ -- Under $10 per person $$$ -- Over $10 per person SWIM Portland Parks & Rec Swimming Pools (Portland, $): Enjoy a dip in a public indoor or outdoor pool! Be sure to also check out the Keep Reading
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