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Book Nook: How to Resist Amazon, and Why

Motherhood Moments

I've always been uneasy about certain things as well with certain corporations, so it was a good time to read How to Resist Amazon and Why: The Fight for Local Economics, Data Privacy, Fair Labor, Independent Bookstores, and a People-Powered Future! All books are printed in the U.S.

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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

They're made for camping, but no one's going to bat an eye if you whip these out at the food trucks, especially in Portland. Walk or take public transportation A big percentage of travelers rely on renting cars or taking cabs when on vacation, but that’s not always economical. Why waste all that money (and gas!)

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Frugal housing.

Finally Frugal

I'm hoping that's the case for Portland, though I'm still not convinced. 2009: My very own Oregonian forecasted that in fact 2009 would be the magic number for a bottoming-out of Portland housing prices, while Moody's (via the Wall Street Journal ) predicted that 'some' markets would bottom out in 2009.

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