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Yesterday I shared “cool” ideas on what to do in Tucson if you’re planning a staycation or just need to keep the kids busy this summer! And today I am sharing a HUGE list of frugal family activities for cities across the country. Bloggers from all over joined forces to create a list of Staycation ideas for [...]

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School is out for summer and you have almost 3 months to keep your kids cool and entertained.  I pulled together a list of 10 fun things to do in Tucson. I tried to keep the activities as frugal as possible since I know most people are on a budget.  Check out my list of [...]

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A few weeks ago the boys and I were invited to tour Shamrock Farms. I have to admit I was pretty excited and thankfully my boys were too. The Shamrock Farms tour was already on my to-do list, we just hadn’t made it there yet. For those unfamiliar with Shamrock Farms, what rock do you live under? [...]

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We travel on a budget, it’s the only way we can. That doesn’t mean we stay at no tell motels and eat top ramen cooked in the coffee maker. Although if you are willing to rock that, more power to ya! One of the ways we control our budget is with souvenirs. Souvenirs are fun [...]

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Yup. Figured it was time to join the bucket list club. Not that I plan on kicking the bucket at 40 or anything. If you google bucket lists or things like 30 before 30, 50 before 50 you will find a ton of ideas. It’s fun to see how many things I have done that [...]

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Naturally, your kids (and maybe you) want to wear cool Disney shirts when visiting the parks.  It’s fun to completely immerse yourself in the Disney experience while visiting Disneyland or Disney World.  However most families I know are on a budget when planning their Disney vacations.  We save money by finding cheap Disney shirts before [...]

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  Last week I shared a few tips on how to save money on food at Disneyland, specifically on snacks and drinks. This week I am giving a few tips on how to save money on meals at Disneyland. I am not actually recommending specific meals to eat since everyone’s personal taste and possible dietary [...]

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There’s only about a month of school left in Arizona. With summer fast approaching, many families are starting to plan summer trips – a trip to Disneyland perhaps? Today I am sharing a few quick tips on how to save money on food at Disneyland, specifically on snacks and drinks. Although the tips can likely [...]

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Wow lucky #1 is the winner of the New Trent iCarrier, it should be just as likely as any other random number but it seems like it never happens! Except it did today! Congrats Selina! I’ve had my iPhone for almost a year and the battery is definitely showing it. I can barely make it [...]

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I am a huge fan of shopping after-holiday clearance sales and right now is prime shopping for Easter bargains! Not only do I pick up things for the next holiday I find other great things to use year round -Things like cheap souvenirs to take on trips (Disney anyone?), kids party favors and kids room [...]

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This post is part of a series sponsored by #ScottsdaleAZ. Scottsdale Staycation on a budget Last week I shared all the awesome fun we had while staying at the Westin Kierland Resort during our Scottsdale Staycation.  Today I wanted to share all the fun things we did around Scottsdale. Even though Scottsdale, Arizona is known for hot [...]

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A couple weekends ago, we headed back to the Westin Kierland in Scottsdale with the boys. It is an awesome family resort and I wanted to share 10 reasons why your family will love it!  The Westin Kierland in Scottsdale: A Family Resort 10) Adventure Pool with Lazy River and Water Slide Not only does the Adventure [...]

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Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate Rodeo Break in Tucson? Here are few ideas! Naturally the actual rodeo and rodeo parade are at the top of the list! La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo - Feb 16th – 24th  - Check the schedule for specific times and events. Tucson Rodeo Parade – Feb [...]

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Last November we took a trip up to Northern Arizona to visit Santa at the North Pole Experience. We wanted to make it a nice extended weekend trip, so I found another fun place to visit in nearby Williams. Bearizona is a drive-thru wildlife park. We weren’t sure what to expect since we were only [...]

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