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5 Budget Destinations for May

Shereen Travels Cheap

Portland, Oregon Now, I maybe be biased because I live here, but Portland really hits its stride in May, when the nicer weather starts coming in and the Rose Festival starts. If you're an outdoorsy person, there are neverending places to hike, we have tons of wineries, vineyards, orchards, and farmers' markets to visit.

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How to Do Mardi Gras at Home

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Make a YouTube playlist of Mardi Gras parades to play in the background, throw on some zydeco music, and mix up some mint juleps. I just learned last year that Portland has one. Don't forget the King Cake ! I also like to place some signs with fun facts around the party, because I always like to learn new things.

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Why You Should Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In Ireland

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In Portland, that party can go on for many nights, depending what day St. Our popular restaurant called Kells takes up an entire city block with tents full of vendors and music and all things Irish and people have been known to take days off of work, just so they can start their weekend partying early. Patrick’s Day falls on.

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Frugal Fun

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We live in downtown Portland and there are so many festivals and events coming up on schedule. A few weeks ago we went to the Cinco De Mayo festival at Waterfront Park and had a great time seeing the dance and musical performances. Portland has a Grand Floral Parade that we see every year and it’s great fun at no cost.

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3 Travel Destinations for your Fall Calendar: East Coast Edition

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

PORTLAND MAINE. Trust me when I say, as often as I have recommended Portland to friends, family and yes, even total strangers, I have yet to hear anything other than full-on adoration for this part of Vacationland. You’ve seen Portland written up in Bon Appetit, Travel & Leisure, Food & Wine, and more. Enough said.

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Wedding Proposal Goes Viral | Will Simple Bended-Knee Ever Be Good Enough?

Saving Cents With Sense

For Amy Frankel in Portland, OR, her dreams of a perfect engagement may very well have come true when her boyfriend set up a 5-minute, block-long choreographed with lip-syncing and dancing, wedding proposal. Not to feel outdone, her fiancé-to-be, Isaac Lamb, even brought in a marching band at one point in the routine. Will you marry me?”

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. Activities include Artfest featuring 150 different artists and craftspersons, live music and entertainment, Chili Cookoff, Classic Canoe race, a traditional Indian Pow Wow, and SO much more.