Desert Chica Ramblings

Budget Travel Ideas {Frugal Ramblings}

May 22, 2013

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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Staycation Ideas: What to do in Tucson

May 21, 2013

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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Pirate Party Fun

May 19, 2013

Yesterday I took Quinn to a friend’s birthday party, an awesomely fun pirate birthday party. Naturally, we are pirate fans and because I know some of you are too, I wanted to share some of their fun pirate birthday party ideas! Pirate Birthday Party Ideas My absolute favorite part of the party was the “Walking the [...]

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iPhone 101 and 201: Tips And Tricks For YOU!

May 16, 2013

Thank goodness for Becca. I don’t know what I would do with my technology guru! I’ve only been an iPhone convert for about a year and man was I CLUELESS at first. I probably still am. Becca is guest posting today, sharing tip and tricks for all the iPhone newbies and almost newbies out there. [...]

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Cleaning Out Closets {Frugal Ramblings}

May 15, 2013

I am JUST now getting around to spring cleaning, or rather spring organizing. Technically we have 5 weeks until summer, so I still have time. Therefore, I am switching topics on Frugal Ramblings this week from Disneyland to Spring Cleaning and Organizing. Specifically, I am talking about cleaning out closets. Keeping your closet organized [...]

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Shamrock Farms Tour {Travel Tuesday}

May 14, 2013

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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Awesomely Fun Giveaway!

May 13, 2013

Congrats to our winner #13, Sarah R. Thanks again to everyone that reads our blogs! Who doesn’t love giveaways? Winning them is best but hosting them is fun too! I love picking winners. Speaking of winners… Do you follow Becca over at Our Crazy Boys? She also lives in Tucson and has two older boys which [...]

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The Best Disney Trip Souvenirs {Frugal Ramblings}

May 9, 2013

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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Kids Summer Movie Program in Tucson 2013 {Tucson Tuesday}

May 7, 2013

Summer in Tucson means cooling off in the pool or air conditioned movie theaters! Luckily most theaters in Tucson offer free or cheap kids summer movies! Grand Cinemas Free admission for all kids 10 and under, $2 for everyone else. $4 Kids Pack when seeing a summer kids club movie. Movies shown Monday-Friday only. Oracle [...]

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Melanoma Black Monday – May 6th

May 5, 2013

Tomorrow is Melanoma Black Monday. Please join thousands of other people in wearing black tomorrow to raise awareness for Melanoma. I am wearing black for my friend Martha, a fellow Tucson chica, mom and blogger. She is fighting stage 4 melanoma right now. Melanoma Black Monday What can you do to show your support? Wear black [...]

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40 Before 40 – A Bucket List

May 3, 2013

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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Del Taco Free Food Wednesdays {Giveaway}

May 2, 2013

Congrats to #10 Melina R. and #51 Misty D. you each won a $20 Del Taco Gift Card I am super excited to learn that Del Taco is introducing a new Buck and Under Menu that features fresh ingredients. I have to admit, when picking up fast food tacos I don’t think of quality ingredients, [...]

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Saving money on Disney Souvenir Shirts {Frugal Ramblings}

May 1, 2013

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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Harkins Arizona Pavilions 12 Grand Opening {Giveaway}

April 30, 2013

Congrats to the winners of the Summer Movie Fun Passes: Kim M, Carrie, Karen L, Elma B, and Julia – please check your email! Harkins Theaters is celebrating the grand opening of their new Harkins Arizona Pavilions 12 in Marana this weekend, May 2nd – May 5th! The recently closed Tower Theater has been remodel and rebranded as a [...]

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