Archive for the ‘Cost Cutters’ Category
Free & Cheap Fun with Kids for Winter Holiday Break
What are you doing this week? Check out these lists of great cheap and free fun in our region — and maybe add a few more of your own. These lists were written in summer, so you’ll have to gloss over some suggestions and skip those fountains (brr). But you should find plenty of fantastic activities...
December 27th, 2010 | Cost Cutters | Read More
Military Travel Deals in the Pacific Northwest and BC
Today is Veterans Day in the US and Remembrance Day in Canada; a good opportunity to highlight ways that active duty personnel and veterans can travel our region for a little less:
Active-duty U.S. military personnel save 10% on Amtrak, while VIA Rail Canada offers 25% off fares for Canadian active personnel...
November 11th, 2010 | Cost Cutters | Read More
Museum Madness: Free Northwest museum entry on September 25
On September 25, 2010, you and a guest can gain free entry to one of the Pacific Northwest’s fabulous museums, thanks to the Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day.
Go to the site to see the complete list, but for family-friendly options, here are my picks and why you should go:
Hands On Children’s...
September 14th, 2010 | Cost Cutters | Read More
Washington State Deals and Savings
Washington State deals for family trips in Seattle, Bellingham, the Olympic National Forest, the San Juan Islands and more!
Bellingham and North Cascades Visitors Bureau: Travel packages
Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau: Getaway coupons to use at the beach
Port Angeles and Sequim Visitors Bureau: Coupons...
May 2nd, 2010 | Cost Cutters, Washington State | Read More
Oregon Family Deals and Savings
Oregon deals, coupons and savings for family vacations in Eastern Oregon, Bend, the Oregon Coast, Newport, Mt. Hood, Portland and Southern Oregon.
Eastern Oregon Visitors Association: Packages and deals
Eugene, Cascades and Coast: Discounts and special offers
Mt. Hood Territory: Coupons and deals
Newport,...
May 2nd, 2010 | Cost Cutters, Oregon | Read More
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A Weekend Trip with Kids to the Olympic Peninsula
September 19, 2011 09:09
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Mother Insider: Vancouver’s Kitsilano with Kids
September 12, 2011 10:09
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One-Tank Trips: 3 great day trips from Seattle with author Chloë Ernst
July 28, 2011 08:07
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Ew, Camping! Alternatives to tent camping
July 26, 2011 11:07
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Camping in the Rain with Kids
July 21, 2011 12:07
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Terry: Thanks so much for outlining these steps-- I've always been too intimidated to try priceline but I gave it a shot using ...
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Drina Murphy: Great post! Sometimes when you have more than 2 kids, camping is the only option as most hotel rooms sleep 4 or less. I...
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Dan Abbott: You will find a driving guide for the lavender farms (suitable for printing) at this site: http://sequimlavenderfarmersa...
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wylma c. s. robnson: i can't wait to visit this lavendar farm and to have this half-pint ice-cream scoop. as for the picture of Mr. Voutilai...
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Lora: Thanks for the feedback, Alex. Yes, it is really not suitable for younger children, and we will make a note of that. ...
