It’s Food Cart time PDX!

Posted on October 22, 2010 | Leave a comment

$3 for $6 Worth of Gourmet French Food Cart Fare From Creme de la Creme



For many adults, the mere mention of a school bus brings severe emotional distress, making the palms sweat, the heart race, and the mind replay disturbing images. Gum in your hair. The contents of your lunchbox strewn on the muddy floor. The stealthily-administered wedgie, escaping the harried driver’s notice every time.

Sound like a typical school day for you? If so, you may well have resolved never to go near a school bus again. But Bianca and Michael Benson, the owners of Crème de la Crème, want to eradicate those painful associations and make you love school buses again. How are they doing it? By going straight to your stomach.

You see, Crème de la Crème is a gourmet French restaurant housed in a most unlikely setting: a converted Ford school bus. Approach this brightly-hued beauty (named Charlotte, by the way) and let the rich aromas of tarragon, onion, gruyere and more fill your nostrils. Browse the menu and revel in the enticing options: roasted beet salad, onion tart, a very popular Croque Monsieur sandwich, even escargot! Surely no school cafeteria ever boasted such gustatory delights.

Crème de la Crème is found in the cosmopolitan food cart complex of Good Food Here, at the corner of SE 43rd & Belmont. The Bensons offer their exquisite cuisine daily, with extra hours on the weekends, and provide a covered dining area with charming vintage tables for those who wish to linger. For an optimum dining experience, grab this great deal, head to Crème de la Crème and order the item that appeals most to you, then grab a table and savor your choice while remembering that you also just helped out your favorite cause. Surely you’re wedgie-proof now.

Reviews

I went there. I ordered a French Dip. It really hit the spot! …It was the perfect amount of meat and the bread was toasted to perfection!    Marie, from Food Carts Portland

Went there a week and a half ago and had the Croque Madame (the Croque Monsieur with a fried egg) and it was wonderful. Besides the greens they also threw in a little potato salad and the whole meal rocked it. I can’t wait to try their escargot! Mylomix, from Food Carts Portland

I have always been impressed with the food I get from these guys. The french dip is definitely my favorite item on her list, but the croque monsieur and the beat salad are also frequent purchases of mine. I’ll keep coming back again and again and again! Well done, Bianca!   gus, from Food Carts Portland

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50% off Enological Opulence at Split Wine Bar

Posted on October 18, 2010 | Leave a comment

Commitment. For some it’s a dirty word. At the very least, it’s a daunting idea. The thought of binding yourself irrevocably to a particular undertaking can be a little scary. Take wine, for example. (What, you thought we were going somewhere else with this?) There are times when you don’t necessarily want an entire bottle. Ordering by the glass might be an option, but you never know how long ago the bottle was corked – will you get to experience the wine’s true character? If you appreciate fine wine, you’re often forced to commit to a full bottle for the sake of taste. See? There’s that commitment thing again.

That is, unless you find yourself at Split Dine and Drink, the premier wine bar in Bridgeport Village. Because Split uses the revolutionary Enomatic® wine serving system (the first in Oregon), you can have a 1-ounce taste, a half glass or a full glass and it will always taste as though the bottle was just opened. Developed in Italy, the Enomatic system prevents wine from oxidizing and gives computer-controlled pours that ensure you get what you pay for. With a generous variety of wines available by Enomatic pour, you’re sure to find a vintage (or two) to tickle your fancy. For those feeling ready to commit, the list of by-the-bottle options is not too shabby, either. There’s even a full bar with an impressive cocktail menu.

But Split isn’t just about wine. They’ve recently created an eclectic new menu that pairs perfectly with their extensive wine list. Choose from small plates, handcrafted dinners or even handmade soups to concoct a dining adventure that’s just right for your needs on any given night. There’s a delicious lunch menu as well, and be sure to save room for the tasty dessert options.

So take the leap – buy this deal and commit to the commitment-free experience that is Split Dine and Drink.

Reviews

Split has a fantastic atmosphere and the management team does a great job welcoming everyone. It’s a good place to warm up in after a cold night of shopping and the happy hour, aka “fun hour” is pretty solid and a welcome in this area. Skip the chains restaurants and hit Split where they have specials on food AND drinks from 3pm to 6pm, daily! -Tim, via Portland Life

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Posted on October 12, 2010 | Leave a comment

Buy $20 worth of Earth-friendly cleanliness from @ecodrycleaner for $10 + support a cause! www.causeon.com #causeon #pdx #eco
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Bath and Body Delights from Beau Bain

Posted on October 5, 2010 | Leave a comment

$9 for $20 worth of Beau Bain

Ever find yourself envying those high-level government officials who get spirited off to a secure, undisclosed location in times of crisis? Who could blame you? There you’d be – sequestered away behind a massive steel door, in a location so top-secret that maybe even you don’t know where you are. All your day-to-day frustrations are stuck on the other side of that door, and there’s no way they’re getting past those burly guards. You’ve just issued an executive order for some “Me Time.”

Lucky for you, the thoughtful people at Beau Bain are ready to help. No, they don’t install steel doors. Beau Bain is French for “beautiful bath,” and that’s just what they offer – exquisite bath and body products that transport you to your own private retreat and give you the “Me Time” you so desperately crave. And now that escape can be yours at an incredible discount: for only $9, you get $20 worth of Beau Bain’s bath bombs, bath cupcakes, bath & body oils, cremes, scrubs and other soothing products. Whatever your tastes, you’re sure to find something that delights you and takes you to your happy place.

Beau Bain creates top-quality bath products that blend unbridled American ingenuity with refined French elegance. Their signature “Bath Bombs” are handmade in Portland, Oregon, and found in world-renowned spas like Loews Coronado Bay Resort, The Spa at Pebble Beach and others. These decadent explosions of fragrance and luxury come in many sizes and varieties, made with the absolute finest ingredients from all over the world.

The hottest items at Beau Bain right now are their new, delicious-looking Bath Cupcakes! Remove the colorful “frosting” on top and massage under running water for a bubble bath, then drop in the remaining bath bomb for a rich, moisturizing blend of seven oils, vitamin E and epsom salts. Beau Bain also offers sumptuous bath & body oils, body cremes, body scrubs and bath salts, all of them made with carefully chosen skin-nurturing ingredients, and fragrances that relax and invigorate.

Let Beau Bain help you make your bath a secure, undisclosed, rejuvenating location.

Reviews

“I love sinking into a nice warm bath. But I am not much of a bubble person. they never last long enough, and they really don’t DO anything. Then I found Beau Bain’s Bath Bombs. Luxury at it’s finest and made with all natural ingredients. So many scents too choose from! I have Coconut Lemongass on my list next. They moisturize your skin so well that you don’t need to lather up with lotion afterwards. Of course you may if you want, but you truly don’t need to.” Review, Prissy Green

“…when I know my man has had a hard week, and I want something in return (for me, this is usually more frequent sex) I’ve noticed that showing him some manly love does the trick. Here are the ingredients: 1) no nagging 2) a warm, loving voice 3) a hot bath scented with Beau Bain bath bombs…” Review, The Organic Beauty Expert

“The subtitle of the bombs is “Luxurious Moisturizing”, and yes… they are. I am not kidding you hermanas, the feeling of softy creaminess in my skin after the bath was delish and -Rojo says- quite alluring **blush**. Loved it. The bombs make nice enough mini-bubbles and the scents are delicate and oh-so-nice. How can this get ANY better????” Review, Makeup Loves Me

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Yoga Union: A Deal for Your Well-being, and that of Others

Posted on September 29, 2010 | Leave a comment

Snap. Crackle. Pop.

Hear that? That’s not your breakfast cereal talking. It’s the sound of your neglected muscles, joints and tendons crying out for attention. What kind of attention, you ask? Well, the nice people at Yoga Union Community Wellness Center are eagerly and gracefully poised to answer that very question. They offer classes 3 to 5 times per day and 7 days a week in the discipline of yoga – “a physical practice exercising consciousness, intention, breath, and a balance of strength and flexibility that ultimately returns the practitioner to a natural, blissful state.” Sounds pretty good, no? Certainly better than all that unseemly crackling.

If you’d like to pursue that natural, blissful state, Yoga Union has a deal for you. As long as you are completely new to their studio (you’ve never taken a class there before), you can get a one-month unlimited pass – normally $120 – for just $45. That’s better than a 60% discount on the opportunity to try out Yoga Union for a month, check out their varied class offerings and soak up all the bliss you can handle. Chances are you’re going to love the experience and want to come back.

Not to mention, your purchase donates a percentage of proceeds to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon affiliate automatically, or you can choose from any of our other partner causes, by going to the cause tab on our website. Causes include: Girls Inc., Tech Start, The Dougy Center, Portland Children’s Museum, Surfrider Foundation, Raphael House of Portland, YWCA of greater Portland, Abby’s Closet, League of Conservation Voters, Oregon Robotics, Make A Wish Foundation of Oregon, with more to come.

Yoga Union is truly a community, nestled in Portland’s distinctive Mt. Tabor neighborhood. For more than four years this warm and welcoming facility has been sharing the healing power of yoga with students and enthusiasts who come from all over the metro area to take part in its generous array of class options. Whether you’re an advanced yogi, or an absolute beginner for whom the word “yogi” conjures up images of a mischievous bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo wreaking havoc in Jellystone Park, there’s a space on the floor for you at Yoga Union, and a class that will leave you relaxed and inspired.

Reviews

“I just can’t say enough good stuff about this place. Everybody has a different yoga, and the Yoga Union family does an amazing job catering to the needs of each individual all the while providing a common ground and amazing sense of love and community.” Vannesa M., via Yelp

“You can really feel the community vibe here and i liked it that the instructors always introduced themselves to the new students. it felt very caring and personalized. they have a pose of the month which is pretty fun, and gives you so much to work on throughout the month. the studio is spacious and has windows and mirrors at the back. very nice instructors and welcoming space, what more could you want?” Beth N., via Yelp

“I never felt yoga was for me… Then I went to Yoga Union and everything changed. I was hooked after my first class at YU. First, the staff was warm and welcoming, remembering my name after my initial visit. The space is lovely — a cozy tea room, bamboo floor, lots of natural light with large changing rooms and showers. The teachers are, really, some of the best in town — well-trained, fully dedicated and truly inspiring.” Terra M., via Yelp

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Welcome to CauseOn’s Blog!

Posted on September 15, 2010 | Leave a comment

We’re Getting our CauseOn and giving back to the community’s causes.

Good ideas are often about synergy and synchronicity.  Good ideas that can compound their goodness are sometimes great ideas.

That’s why we started CauseOn.  We think it’s not only a good idea, but actually a great one.  Our founder, Craig Barnes, often  refers to it as a win-win-win. What does he mean by that?

First of all, we like causes.  In fact that’s what CauseOn is all about. Causes are in our DNA. Fundamentally, we are a business based on creating opportunity for local community causes, providing local businesses with a new opportunity to support those causes, all while giving CauseOn customers incredibly great deals AND their own opportunity to support a local cause of their choice.

We think that makes CauseOn a win-win-win-win-win!

While we’re not the first to jump into online couponing, we do think we have the best idea. Not only are we giving 20% of CauseOn’s share of each deal to local community causes, but we’re giving our customers who purchase our coupons — we call them CauseOns — the choice of causes they will support with the proceeds from their purchases.

And, the most incredible news of all is that we’re launching our first deal today with an offer from longtime respected Portland medical firm, the Key Laser Institute. Key Laser Institute is a premier provider of medical cosmetic services and is offering up to $500 worth of services for just $99. Our first cause partner is Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon and SW Washington. We are donating 20% of our proceeds from the first offer to Komen to help make the annual Portland Race for the Cure an even more memorable event this year.

Expect to see our next deals coming next week from Yoga Union, The Circuit Gym, Seven Planet and Eco Dry Cleaners.

We will be using this space to keep you posted on a regular basis about our passion for causes, our innovative approach to cause marketing and our milestones into the future.

Welcome aboard! And GET YOUR CAUSEON!

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