By April Johnston

Everytime I think I can stop looking for activities, I end up finding more! Here are more fun events happening this month to keep you and your family busy, happy, and learning.
Free Science Saturdays - Chandler. Tumbleweed Ranch. 2nd Saturday, October -May (excluding November and March). ...
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By jackiejames

I just had the best date of my life. Granted, my date was substantially younger than I am and I did have to pay for dinner, yet it was still a memorable evening. Our conversation included deep subjects such as which Ninja Turtle is the coolest and information for an upcoming school project. A...
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By jackiejames

Score! Our friends had other plans, so they gave us their tickets to the Phoenix Suns' game. Daniel was very excited and asked his friend, Josh, to accompany us to the game.
While I was very appreciative of the free tickets, their location left me less than enthusastic. They were at the very ...
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By April Johnston

It's getting hot already and there are still some cool things to do! I have compiled some things to do ranging from the nerdy stuff to fun family activities. There are some great free events coming up, so this is the time to take advantage of them before we become recluses this summer. Enjoy!
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By April Johnston

If you can't afford to have your child go to an overnight camp or it won't work for your schedule, day camps are great for special needs children. There are so many out there that I know some will be missed in the process. Here is a "best of" list to assist you with your decisions:
Arizona Fo...
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By April Johnston

There are so many different things to do this time of year that it's hard to put everything in this space, but I promise to try! Here are some of this month's top things to do with a family:
2013 Phoenix Gluten-Free Expo -April 13th. 10-3 pm. Double Tree Resort in Scottsdale. I attended t...
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By Monica Jamer

At the Phoenix Zoo, they will let you bring in a cooler and your own food. This is great, because the food is quite expensive inside the zoo. These ideas are also great for other outings or road trips.
Frozen Water Bottles
These keep everything in the cooler cold until lunchtime. We bring in a wag...
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By April Johnston

Every year we are on the hunt for the cheapest pictures with the Easter Bunny. The mall bunnies are no longer affordable for the average family. We have found some traditional free bunnies, but you might have to wait a little while to get the picture taken. Because free is always better, there...
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By April Johnston

March is a very busy month! Since we had a crazy winter and the weather is still somewhat unstable, now is the time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather when you can! Here are more events happening in March:
Festival of the West -March 21-24th. Westworld of Scottsdale. It's a western-th...
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By April Johnston

First Saturday for Families - For kids ages 4-12 years, ASU opens its Art Museum to families for free on the first Saturday of each month. You can stroll through the museum and make crafts related to the exhibits. No registration required and you can take home whatever you make.
Yo Gabba Gabba!...
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