Ready to discover (or re-discover) Portland? 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 Frugal Living NW readers! Go here for links to all posts! Pirate Park (NW Portland) There's a wonderful treasure in Northwest Portland. A park that makes everyone ages 1-12 squeal. Pirate Park is a 16-acre park within the Rock Creek Greenway. It's located in the Sunset West/Rock Creek/Bethany neighborhood in Northwest Portland. The fun part of the park for kids takes a bit to find: 1. You have to park at Keep Reading
Pacific Northwest Fairs & Festivals 2012: 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 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
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
Pacific NW Christmas Events: 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 America's Largest Christmas Bazaar, November 25-27 & December 2-4, Portland Artisans in the Grove Holiday Market, November 2 & December 3, Forest Grove Christmas Keep Reading