Are your kids complaining about being bored yet this summer? If you live in the Portland area, make sure you’re taking advantage of everything that Portland Parks & Recreation has to offer with their Summer Free for All program. The summer Playground in the Park program brings structured and supervised activities to many of the parks in Portland, and some even offer a nutritious lunch to kids ages 0 to 18 (no income requirements -- just show up at the specified time and all kids present get lunch!). There is also a climbing wall that travels around to different parks each week, so be sure and check the schedule to see when it will be at a Keep Reading
Summer Reading Programs 2013: National and Pacific Northwest programs
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! 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 Money Saver for a Keep Reading
Pacific Northwest Fairs & Festivals 2013: Western Oregon & SW Washington edition
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 May & June Rose Festival, May 19-June 16, Portland Berry Jam Festival, June 15-16, NW Portland Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, June 15, SE Portland Tigard Festival of Balloons, June 21-23, Keep Reading
Staycation 2013: Exploring cities all over the United States
Earlier this week, I posted a ton 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! Pacific Portland, Oregon :: Frugal Living NW Seattle, Washington :: Thrifty NW Mom Fresno, California (Central Valley) :: NerdFamily Blog Los Angeles, California :: Savings.com San Diego, Keep Reading
Staycation 2013: Exploring Portland, Oregon (frugal family fun all over Portland!)
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 Keep Reading
Pacific NW Christmas Events 2012: SW Washington & Western Oregon edition
Jen from Thrifty NW Mom, Karrie from Happy Money Saver and I have teamed up to bring you the most comprehensive list of Christmas Family Fun in the Pacific Northwest. In this post, I have listed Christmas events, kid-friendly outings, bazaars & craft fairs, and concerts 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 Tree Arrival & Lighting Ceremonies at Pioneer Courthouse Square, November 9 & 23, Portland Portland Ornament Singing, November 10, Dennis' 7 Dees SE Powell Garden Keep Reading
5 Days in Portland on a Budget (family-friendly activities in PDX)
Guest Post by Amy Hunt Because our summer had been pretty unexciting so far, we planned a family fun week: five days of local, inexpensive outings. To get the kids excited about our week, we taped up a square paper for each day which my son decorated with what we were going to do. Day 1 -- North Clackamas Aquatic Center: We had one BOGO coupon from the Chinook Book and one from the Entertainment Book. Retail $32; we spent $16. And because we can't leave the house without eating, we stopped for McDonald's ice cream cones on our way home. Day 2 -- Oregon Zoo: We went on a Second Tuesday $4 admission day for $16 total, instead of $36 plus $4 to Keep Reading
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