Arizona Water parks

Phoenix Water Parks

  Summer comes early in Arizona so like most of your fellow desert dwellers you are probably ready to get wet and stay cool.  Here is the 411 on some of the valley’s best places to make a splash and cool off. There are three major water parks in the Phoenix area: Wet n’ Wild, Big Surf, and… [Continue Reading]

Celebrate the Last Event EVER at Firebird Raceway

Firebird Internation Raceway is closing it’s doors for good….so come out to celebrate the last 30 years with a bang! Firebird Raceway is getting ready for their FINAL EVENT SPECTACULAR event on Saturday, March 30th, before they go out of business.  We are offering the opportunity for you to blog about the event in exchange… [Continue Reading]

Drag Races are coming to Firebird Raceway

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When: Feb 22      Qualifying races at 2pm and 4pm Feb 23      Qualifying races at 12:30pm and 2:30pm Feb 24      Final Qualifications at 11am Where: Firebird Int’l Raceway Buy:  To purchase general admission or reserved seat tickets, please visit www.NHRATix.com or call the NHRA at 800-884-NHRA (6472) Tickets for children 12… [Continue Reading]

Valentine’s on a Budget

Valentines on a Budget

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. It always sneaks up on me and comes so fast after Christmas.  Why is that?  It’s the same time every year, but it just comes so fast. My family doesn’t go all out for this holiday, but we do acknowledge it and do a little something special for each other…. [Continue Reading]

Disney on Ice Dare to Dream Review

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  Last week, my family attended the newest Disney on Ice show to hit the Valley, Dare to Dream. The show was so much fun and it was so nice to have a show featuring two of the newest princesses, Tiana and Rapunzel.  Of course, Cinderella made an appearance during the show and all the… [Continue Reading]

Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream is Coming to Phoenix {Discount Offer}

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  WHEN:          January 9 – 13, 2013 Wednesday, January 9th – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10th – 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 11th – 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12th – 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13th – 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.*       *Spanish Language Performance   WHERE:       US… [Continue Reading]

Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs

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Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs have invaded Phoenix.  They have taken over the Arizona Science Center until January 21, 2013.  You won’t want to miss this exhibit. Visit the exhibit to “explore the largest touring collection of dinosaur skeletons and robotics while following the evolutionary course of these super-giants. Titans up to 70 feet long and 24… [Continue Reading]

Cavalia’s Odysseo

Cavalia's Odysseo

Cavalia’s Odysseo is the newest show to arrive in the Valley and it is exciting, original, and perfect for the whole family. From the moment I stepped into the big white tent that houses Cavalia’s Odysseo, I felt like I was in a dream. Even the unique stage curtain had a mysterious and fantastical feel to it. My children and I waited in our seats… [Continue Reading]

Breakfast with Santa at Rico’s American Grill

Breakfast with Santa

Last weekend, my family had breakfast with Santa at Rico’s!  It was truly an amazing experience.  First…an all you can eat delicious breakfast buffet.  Fruit, cereal, oatmeal, eggs, bacon, sausage, muffins, potatoes, etc…YUM!  Then, Mrs. Cluas made her rounds and gave the kids coloring books before Santa stopped by each table.  Santa invited the kids… [Continue Reading]

North Pole Experience

North Pole Experience

I recently had the opportunity to visit Santa’s Workshop and the North Pole Experience in Flagstaff. It moved from Greer to Flagstaff this year which will be great for those of us in the Valley. My family actually attended last year in Greer too (at our own cost), so I’m able to easily compare the… [Continue Reading]