Easy Advent Activities When I was a kid, my mom hung a homemade advent calendar on the wall. It had these big pockets which my mom would fill with chocolate or little gifts or slips of paper with Bible verses or scavenger hunt clues on them. We marked each day leading up to Christmas in a simple, meaningful way. It was nothing fancy, but I have the best memories of that tradition. Two Decembers ago, my husband and I wanted to start the same tradition with our then 8-month old daughter. It's funny how kids bring out the desire for starting traditions. We kept the activities simple, spent very little money, and made some priceless memories. Last Keep Reading
Pacific Northwest Christmas Family Fun Guide (Updated for 2019)
Pacific Northwest Christmas Family Fun Guide Ready for some fun this Christmas season? Jen from Thrifty NW Mom 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. PORTLAND METRO Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square, November 29, Downtown Portland The Magic of Wintertime, Pittock Mansion’s annual holiday exhibit, November 25-January 5, Portland Winter Wonderland Keep Reading
How to make a candy train
I was fiddling around on the internet and found the world's best craft for the non-crafty mom that I am over at One Hundred Dollars a Month. Candy Trains. The only supplies needed were wrapped candy and a glue gun. I can purchase candy and I have friends with glue guns, so I decided to give it a try. This is a great craft for an upcoming Christmas event or to occupy your kids after school or over Thanksgiving break. I made a list of candy and quickly found ingredients at the Dollar Tree. Seven packages of candy equals $7. Totally doable. I had to modify the ingredients, but I was able to find items that would work well. I was impressed with Keep Reading
How to Watch Blazer Games without Cable
How to Watch Blazer Games without Cable Did you know that you can watch Portland Trailblazer basketball without cable? And new for 2019, there are several streaming options available to you starting as low as $45 per month with NO CONTRACTS. These streaming services also allow you to watch Blazer games on your phone or tablet when you're away from home! Here's how you can watch Blazer games, including the playoffs, without Comcast cable service. If you're in the Pacific Northwest, Blazer games are shown on four channels: NBCSN (the majority of games + the first round of the playoffs) TNT (some games + some playoff games + access to Charles Keep Reading
Portland Family Fun Guide: A Day in Stevenson, Washington
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! A Day in Stevenson, Washington Stevenson, Washington is a charming little town 45 minutes east of Portland and provides a quick getaway when our family needs a break from the daily routine. The Columbia River to the north and the Gorge waterfalls to the south are in constant view on the drive from Portland into Stevenson on I-84. Arriving in Cascade Locks (Exit Keep Reading
Portland Family Fun Guide: A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village (Salem) A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, located on Salem's riverfront, is one of the best children's museums around. My kids and I have played here several times, and each time it was a unique experience. The museum consists of a couple of old, beautiful historic houses converted into rooms for children (and their parents) to explore. Each room is themed differently and allows you to never get bored. The hardest part is keeping up with your kids who are always anxious to check out what's next. One minute you will find yourself in China, the next in a boat out to sea. Move to a room nearby and Keep Reading
Fall Family Fun Guide: Festivals, Fairs & Pumpkin Patches in Oregon & Washington (Updated for 2019)
Pacific Northwest Fall Family Fun Guide Are you ready for some fall family fun? Thrifty Northwest Mom and I have teamed up to bring you the most comprehensive list of Fall Family Fun the Pacific Northwest for 2019. In this post, I have listed fall festivals, fairs, and pumpkin patches in Western Oregon and SW Washington. Head to Thrifty Northwest Mom for a list of Puget Sound events. PORTLAND METRO Bella Organic Portland Pumpkin Farm, August 31 - October 31, Sauvie Island (corn maze open now!) Bushue's Family Farm, September 28 - October 31, Boring Fazio Farms, NE Portland The Flower Farmer, September 28 - October 31, Canby Keep Reading
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