Kathleen O'Malley
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Frugal Portland
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Finding joy in a simple, frugal life in Portland, Oregon
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A Portland Beer Christmas Advent-ure
Photo by Sergio Ruiz I just bought my brother a whisky advent calendar, so he gets to countdown the days to Christmas with a new kind of whisky every day. Read more
Posted on 03 December 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Must-See Portland Spots Using Public Transportation
For a city of its size (read: we’re smaller than you’ve been led to believe), Portland has a surprisingly comprehensive public transportation system. Read more
Posted on 19 November 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Best Portland Eats on a College Budget
The Portland food scene is amazing, but going out on for a bit in Stumptown can really put a damper on your wallet ($12 sandwiches?! $18 pizzas?!). Read more
Posted on 12 November 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Take a Frugal Fall Day Trip to Hood River
Hood River is known as an outdoor adventurer’s playground–in the summer, folks flock there for the windsurfing; in the winter, for the skiing and snowboarding. Read more
Posted on 05 November 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
6 Best Coffee Shops in Portland for Any Mood
In a city that takes coffee roasting and shot pulling as seriously as bicycles and beer, making a list of the best coffee shops is no easy task. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Dinner, a Movie, and Tasty Treats for $25: Frugal Date Night
If you ever needed an excuse to go on a date, fall in the Northwest is perfect–it is an absolutely beautiful season. The deciduous trees in the area will give... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
How We Avoided Our Biggest #DIYFails
This post is sponsored by U.S. Bank. All opinions, as always, are my own. Last year, Brent and I bought a house. The first house we put an offer on was in a... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
How to Spend a Great Day In Portland for $20
Imagine this: You’ve been hanging out in Portland for a few days; you’ve seen the things everyone says you have to see! You spent an hour in line at Voodoo... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Can Diner En Blanc Be Frugal?
A few weeks ago, I attended Le Diner en Blanc, which is what would happen if a flash mob, a wedding, and a fancy picnic somehow combined to create what turned... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Frugal Getaway to Cannon Beach
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... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Portland’s Sports Scene
We might not have Major League Baseball bustle or National Football League intensity. We probably won’t get National Hockey League support. Read more
Posted on 24 September 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
What Kind of Homeowner Are You?
This post is in partnership with US Bank. All opinions are my own. I took this quiz to find out what kind of homeowner I am: It was fun, and the questions range... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
2 Frugal Day Trips from Portland
There is nothing better in the Northwest than taking off in any direction and finding unique spots that you can get to in a matter of minutes, or maybe an hour... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
13 of the Best Gluten-Free Eateries in Portland
In a town where being unique is not only accepted but encouraged, the epicurean landscape includes delectable spots for the carnivorous, vegan, vegetarian,... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Do We Need More Life Insurance Than We Have?
September is Life Insurance Awareness month and this post is in partnership with TermLifeInsurance.com, which helps spread awareness of the importance of term... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Three Great Urban Portland Hikes
If you’ve seen a thermostat or been outside lately it doesn’t feel like summer is close to being over. As it looks now we’ve got a good chunk of sun and heat... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
5 Best Portland Parks for Your Lunch Break
You’re on lunch. You have a burning desire for quiet and Vitamin D, and little time to appease it. A squishy chunk of grass would be bliss. Few people preferred. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Amazon Prime Now is in Portland!
Post contains affiliate links. Bad news for waistlines in Portland, it’s Amazon Prime Now. Amazon Prime Now is in Portland! What’s Amazon Prime Now, you ask?... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
5 Fun Places to Stay in Portland
When traveling to a new city it’s hard to know if where you are staying is as good as the advertisement, or even pictures on the web. Read more
Posted on 20 August 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
7 Portland Food Carts You Can’t Miss
With so many creative visions colliding in this funky town of artists, and entrepreneurs, it’s no wonder that Portland’s food cart scene is one of the hottest i... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2015 FINANCE, LIFESTYLE