Mobile Chinook Book $8.

This is the best local coupon book ever - eco smart, local smart.  The mobile version is $10 usually, but there is a special for $8 until 31 Dec.  Let's see some of my favorites - Imedla's 15% off,  Noble Rot, Clogs and More, 2:1 Portland Center Stage and Artists Reps, tons of free car washes, Dick's Kitchen, Junior's.  Ok I will stop now.  Check it out below.

http://chinookbook.net/mobile/

2012 Mobile Coupon Pack Sale: Save $2
Now Only $8 + Free Shipping
 
 Our Mobile Coupon Pack makes a great stocking stuffer and can help with your shopping. Over 400 mobile coupons offer great deals from the best green and local businesses in Portland.

A Great Gift!
  Order now at ChinookBook.net to receive by mail (free shipping).
 
Or, buy a pack for yourself directly through your Chinook Book app and get it instantly. They're on sale for $8 too. Our web server uses 256-bit SSL encryption to make it safe and easy. Here's how:
On your Chinook Book App, tap More and then Add Coupons.
Enter your credit card for the $8 sale price.
Watch the Magic Coupon Loader do its thing.
Offer good through December 31, 2011.

Decemberville - shopping sale Sellwood Moreland Sat 3 Dec!

From my fav store Tilde.....but many shops in the hood like Fuschia too!

Shop local!

d on December 1, 2011 by tildeshop

It’s the annual winter holiday sale extravaganza for the neighborhood in which we dwell. And which we love so much.
This is Tilde’s main holiday sale: now is your chance to grab all your holiday presents at 20% OFF almost* EVERYTHING in our shop. The sale is from 4-8pm only this Saturday, December 3rd. *Not included are sale items already marked down 50%  (!) and our featured visual art show.
All our neighbors are in on the gig too: fuel up at Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters to speed down the street, stop in at Sock Dreams, Stars Antiques Malls, Fuchsia, Ste. Maine, Coco & Toulouse, Camp Hollyhock. . . and a bazillion more (our neighborhood is truly awesome) – everyone is offering a sale or special from 4-8pm this Saturday, December 3rd.
Tilde • 7919 SE 13th Ave • Portland, OR 97202
T: 503.234.9600 E: info@tildeshop.com
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Cyber Monday PDX Style

Ok so here are some of my favorite cyber deals today.  Tried to pick the local ones I like.

40% off Grayling Jewelry

1.   grayling jewelry - shop our modern, vintage inspired statement ...

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glamorous statement necklaces. stackable bracelets. chandelier earrings. layering necklaces. lead and nickel free. high quality design. handcrafted in the USA. ...

40% off Babystar

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1.   Baby Star - Welcome - Stylish, high-quality, apparel and accessories ...

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Baby apparel, accessories, products for style and functionality made out of materials that are a combination of 100% cotton and formaldehyde-free fabrics.

Shop Local - Little Boxes!

Little Boxes – Shop Local Black Friday Event
Friday, November 25
9 a.m. | FREE | All Ages
@ 90 Participating PDX Stores
More info: www.littleboxespdx.com
On Friday November 25, 2011, 90 plus Portland independently owned boutiques will participate in Little Boxes, a one-day collaborative Black Friday shopping event. The event includes a cross-promotional discount, in which all participating small businesses will be open 10am-8pm on Friday and will provide a 10% discount to any customer who shows a receipt from a different participating business from that day.
Any customers who visits a Little Box on Black Friday can enter to win a raffle prize. There are over 40 prizes to win, including an iPad, a one night stay at Hotel DeLuxe, $200 Gift Certificate to Wildwood Restaurant.  Everybody’s allowed one ticket per Little Box they visit and there’s no limit to how many times you can enter.
The event is named Little Boxes to represent the small businesses participating in this alternative event to the big-box, nation-wide chain stores. Unlike the big-box all-day sales featured the day after Thanksgiving to ignite the holiday shopping season, Little Boxes is focused on encouraging consumers to shop several local small business on Black Friday for chances to win raffle prizes and receive more discounts.
Some of the over 90 participating stores include Radish Underground, Mabel and Zora, Frock, Presents of Mind, betsy & iya, PedX, Tumbleweed, Manifesto, Porch Light, Flutter, and Eden. For a complete list of stores so you can map out your Little Box Black Friday shopping day, go to www.littleboxespdx.com.
Look for the Little Boxes poster at each of the participating stores for a QR code that will direct you to the Facebook event for more details. Follow along on twitter @littleboxespdx for event news.



http://www.littleboxespdx.com/littleboxstores.html

My favorite things at TJ's.

I just wanted to make a list of my staples:

• fleur de sel caramel sauce
• sesame teriyaki chicken wings
• uncured applewood bacon (like porkbelly)
• blueberry scones (in frozen section)
• salted dark chocolate with caramel bars
• white basalmic vinegar
• aged parmesian
• organic brown rice in the frozen section
• peanut satay sauce

Ok, I know its all healthy, but these are things I can't live without!

TMI Disclaimer- Laser Hair Removal

Warning this is a TMI post.  But, I have to do it.

I wax when I go on vacation.  And it sucks, Itched my crotch through Italy.  And then over gelato with two girls from SF, we discussed lasering your cooch. They had bought Groupons for like $100 for six treatments – hair free  for life.

I did it. It’s a long not so comfortable, but quick process.  Normally the beam is $125 a treatment, but grab one of these $99 specials on groupon, living social or sharing spree and I promise I am on 4 of 6 and feel like a new woman.

Circa 33 - Swank Monday Night Happy Hour All Night!

Today is Monday which is one of my favorite days of the week because I get to take Shelly’s yoga class, but after I like to go to this hipster bar that remind me of the Library Ale House in LA with all the liquor stacked high and a ladder to grab bottles.  Its dark, its classy and they have absinthe.

And Monday they have an all night happy hour.  The best thing on the menu is the chimichuri fires, and I ask for extra dipping sauce of chim. 

Heaven on earth.  Great date place!

http://circa33bar.com/happy-hour/

Breaking up with your bank -Credit Unions!

In this time of bank blah, I have to admit I let my savvy friends do the research and then recommend a credit union to me and this is who came out on top.

I love First Tech Credit Union (for those of you with HP or former there of - its the old HP CU)!

1. No minimum balance for reward checking.
2. Checking pays 2.54% interest
3. 7-eleven atm by my house and you can make deposits and get a scanned check receipt
4. after 90 days you can scan checks from home and do direct deposit electronically w.o. using atm
5. free checks
6. I need to look into an IRA now that I am consulting/contracting

PS I think the Sees candy bars at the counter were free ; ).  Whole bars holla!

PPS They reimburse you for parking.

Insurance !

Today we talk insurance.  I have had the best insurance agent since I bought my first home in 2002.  Her name is Cathy Rottle with Fournier Group.  I have referred her to all friends buying homes and cars, and she basically carries all my friends. Everyone I know switches after they talk to her.

This is why she is awesome (besides the fact she is my age and calls you Honey):

1.        She makes sure your umbrella covers your home so no one can take away your assests when you are at fault for hitting that Jaguar.

2.       Every 6 mos. She re-evaluates your policy and calls you if there is a better deal.  She keeps tabs when your tickets are going to fall off! I just saved like half in car insurance when she called me as a ticket from my backing out in a parking lot jacked my rates double.

3.       She will become your friend so when you call her, please tell her you are mine.

cathy rottle api cic | personal insurance manager

fournier group | insurance  financial consulting

t  503 251 2255

f  503 251 9933

cathy.rottle@fourniergroup.net

Rushing Portland Center Stage (PCS) - $20

I am sorry I have been remiss.  I actually have been working which gave me no time to rush “Oklahoma” at Portland Center Stage, but that is the topic of this blog today.

My friend Heather has a fabulous way of checking how many seats are open on the PCS website, by pretending to buy tickets. Then we arrive about 6.30 – eat Sushi, drink prosecco and sit on the couches until 7.30 when Rush tickets are sold for $20 (as an aside the price has doubled in the three years we started doing this.).

Now, this usually secures  95% of the time amazing seats if not in the Orchestra pit or front row, but never have I wound up in the balcony because these are rich people seats, and we all know there are not many rich people in PDX that can afford them or maybe they just don’t show up so dirty cheap gals like me can get all giddy when I have the best seat in the house!

Harvet Season - Wine!

Today we blog about wine!  I love me some Safeway when they have 30% off bottles of wine >$20.  Add another 10% off for a total of 40% off 6 bottles of wine.  I love me some 6 bottles of pinot noir.

Check it – it runs until January.

Safeway club card necessary!

Baby Star!

I have a secret!  I love to stock up on baby stuff in advance especially at the locally owned BabyStar.  I have given some of the best blankies, diaper cloths, nursing blankets and right now they have 50% off their soy organic clothing!




http://www.babystar.com/collections/sale

Restaurant.com -$25 Certificates for 2 buck chuck

I think many of you know about this, but at the end of the month you get an email from www.restaurant.com where you can get $25 dinner certificates for $2.  I never ever buy them for less than 80% off. Sign up and the end of the month promo code is "pumpkin."

That being said there are some great staples on there - like Wild Abandon and the Stepping Stone Cafe.

And good news - the Chef from Pok Pok and Ping open Manao in my hood and well, guess what I am trying this weekend.

http://www.manaopdx.com/

Its nationwide so check it!

House Cleaning

A couple of weeks ago, I mass emailed for a house cleaner.  My lovely friend Anja recommended a gal Heidi.

When she quoted me, I fell over.  I was asked to pay 6 times as much by large Walmart Cleaning Company of Merry Maids who said quote, "we need to cover our workers' minimum wage at almost $200 a cleaning."  My response "Oh yeah with being unemployed and consulting I understand and wouldn't want that so I am going to have to decline your services."

Today I came home to the cleanest, sparkly house ever.  And they love pets and were not annoyed with clutter and I am so blissed out.

So I am recommending Heidi at Clear Solutions - she even specializes in green cleaning and did so for the wood floor for my pets.  If you call her and use her, please mention my referral as I'll get a free cleaning.

Heidi Beckman
Clear Solutions


heidishousekeeping@yahoo.com

Fab.com

A few have caught onto this new pop-up shop modern, minimalistic site.  I love it! Its the style of Eames!  I want to refer it to you.  If you join it, which is free btw - please use my referral link below.


http://fab.com/d80p2u

Also, there is a great sale going on under "Blue Dot"


http://fab.com/sale/

Grass Fed Beef by the Freezer Load!

My tip for the day as my friend Esther pointed out is join a CSA and get your local non-hormone, grass-fed beef.  I got a cheap freezer delivered from Home Depot.  We are splitting a cow 385 lbs three ways at 2 bucks a pound.  Although organically raised, not certified as such due to the expense, but local grass fed, packaged and cut.  Can't wait!  Our beef was a 4H project - I know, I know.

But I've heard good things about Kookoolan Farms if you are looking to check it out.



http://www.kookoolanfarms.com/

Taste of Zupan's 5 Nov

So it used to be free and every year its gone up a bit, but this year it goes to charity - $20 and you can eat Thanksgiving and Christmas in one day at the Heathman.

Each room is decked out from aps to desserts to wines.  And you eat your weight in goodness.


All proceeds are going to The Sunshine Division.




100% of proceeds go to provide family holiday dinners to the less fortunate,
in partnership with the Sunshine Division.

http://zupans.com/TheTaste/

PS I stuff sugar cookies in my pockets.

Does your mom shop in the day old bread section? - Kettlman's Bagels

Hello Internet, Meh love meh some Jewish bagels and besides Montreal style at Tastebud which run 1.50 a bagel, there is the day old section at Kettlman's - a dozen in a freezer bag for 3.99.  Buy 2 at 3.99 each and get a third dozen free.

The key is freezing them.  And the best Jew way I learned from my mamma, is to defrost 30 seconds in the microwave mid-power and put in the over at 350 degrees.  Then you get nice and crispy on the outside and warm on the inside.  And just think 36 bagels for 7 bucks is like a little more than 50 cents a bagel.  For you Jews or Jew lovers - they have rye and pumpernickle.

Another Dosha Special - Need a Massage or Facial

50 bucks gets you either.  Again, I heed you to sign up for their VIP email to receive these offers, but thought I'd share.  Just call and mention this fall special.

Find Us | Call Us: 503.228.8280
Dear DEANNA NAJMAN, Fall is upon us, let Dosha help kick start these fall days with a One Hour Massage or Customized Facial for only $50 each. Choose between an hour of luxurious relaxation with a massage from a Dosha LMT or a personally customized facial from a Dosha Esthetician. Or choose them both for $100 and really get your groove going. This offer is only available Sundays - Wednesdays, October 9th through October 23rd, from 9am - 3pm and space is very limited so call 503.228.8280 right now to make your appointment* and get your fall started off right. #1. Call 503.228.8280 #2. Use the code words, "A Fall Treat" #3. Book your appointment. #4. Print this email and bring it with you to your service. Need skin care tips? In just three short steps, the Aveda Personal Skin Advisor will determine not only the best product for your daily regime, but also the best product for advanced and specialty skin care. Print out your results and bring it during your appointment, Dosha Estheticians can help! Have a beautiful day, The Dosha Team P.S. Like us on our facebook page and receive instant notification of special deals exclusively for our facebook fans. Like us here. Dosha Salon Spa had humble beginnings as Salon In Vogue in 1991. SIV had one location on Hawthorne Boulevard and was open for 19 years before closing its doors in 2010. Locks of Love at the Aveda Institute Our good friends at the Aveda Institute Portland wanted us to pass along that they are having their annual Locks of Love Event Sunday, October 9th from 10am - 2 pm. Call 503-294-6000 to change your look and change a life.
Northwest • 5th Avenue • Hawthorne Bridgeport • Clackamas Town Center 503.228.8280 • www.dosha.org *This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount (i.e. VIP discounts) Offer is available for a limited time and there are limited numbers of appointments available. No rain checks are available for this offer. Gift Certificates for this offer are not available and this offer applies only to select employees, not all employees are available for this offer.

Garden State is closing - free Meatballs Subs Today!

Sadly, today Kevin Sandri is closing Garden State for his new venture.  He already launched Burgatroyd with his wife.  The problem with this is Kevin makes the best meatball subs in the city.  They have been featured in Food and Wine, Sunset Magazine.  I lamented when he moved from Sellwood to Mississippi.  Now, I lament more.

Anyway, he is giving away his famous meatball subs today before he closes shop.  He requests only his beer mug be kept full from Prost. He can't guarantee soberness after 5pm when he says he will stay open past closing time.

Good luck Kevin!


http://www.gardenstatecart.com/


http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/blogs/eat-beat/garden-states-last-stand-october-2011/

Pizza Pizza - Woodfired Pizza!

So, yeah this may not be a secret since even the NY Times blogged that Nostrana every night at 9 pm until close has apx $5 happy hour.  That's right, a huge wood fired margarita pizza and their famous radicchio salad.  Mac and cheese, campari and soda, house wine.....

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/bar-food-portlands-happiest-hours/

Best date night ever - see movie go to Nostrana happy hour after and discuss.

Ciao, Deanna

Meet a Man/Dinner & Wine Pairing under $30 - Bar Mingo Tuesdays

Hello Internet,

Well, my tip for Tuesday has to do with fine Italian food. I am told by my 40-something GF's they have never not met a man sitting alone at the bar at Bar Mingo.

Every Tuesday they have a wine pairing dinner under $30 bucks. Sign up for their email and you will receive the menu on Monday the day before.

Sign up here:

http://www.barmingonw.com/contact

Today's Menu includes the promise of single, eligible bachelors at the bar and:

Mingonions,

October 4 Tuesday Wine Pairing:

Peach Caprese Salad - white peaches, house made mozzarella, basil and saba

Ravioli stuffed with roasted rabbit, pancetta, fennel and fontina, served with a sauce of sauteed chanterelle mushrooms and cream

Wines from Puglia
Verdeca, Li Veli (2010)
Passamante, Li Veli (2009)
Cost $30

Dosha's VIP List

Today I got my hair-coloured for 50% off! That's right! Colour those grays at Dosha.

How? Well, I am on their VIP email list. Once a year, I go to their party at one of their locations around PDX and get their VIP card, drink their 2 buck chuck and eat their Costco brownies. The card gets you 10% off all products and services.

But the best tip is......you are now on their email list. When they are having down days, you get emails like this "50% off Hair Color now through 5 October." $45 massages. Its almost a shame to make a regularly fully-paid apt. Don't.

Join the VIP club here!

http://www.dosha.org/vipmemberships.php

Welcome to my blog how to live cheaply in PDX!

I am totally 100% sure this is and has been done, but now that I have the time on Funenjoyment I am going to give my free Jewish advice, share my wanderings, coupons, groupons, emails on the hip places in PDX....and ultimately how to live on the sly, I mean cheap.

Stay tuned!

Cheers, Deanna