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Tucson Toy Drives 2020

byKaren•November 9, 2020

Tucson Toy Drives

Help spread a little joy this holiday season by donating a new toy to a child in need. There are lots of organizations hosting holiday toy drives with donation locations around Tucson. I want it easy to find the Tucson Toy Drives, so check out my list below! News 4 Tucson Season 4 Hope Drive read more »

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Awesome Kid’s Birthday Party Ideas in Tucson

byKaren•July 16, 2020

We are not the family that spends a lot on birthday parties for our kids every year. We hold typical large kid parties with friends from school on milestone type birthdays. Here are some ideas when you want to host a big or small birthday party in Tucson. Kid’s Birthday Party Ideas in Tucson Usually, read more »

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Arizona Back To School Drives 2019

byKaren•July 7, 2019

July is here and back to school is right around the corner. I’d like to encourage everyone to spend at least a few bucks picking up extra school supplies for students in need. Let’s help all kids start the school year on the right foot. Arizona Back To School Drives To make it easy check read more »

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Totally Awesome Experience Gifts for Kids in Tucson

byKaren•December 24, 2018

The best kind of Christmas gifts are experiences and not things, with a few exceptions of course. Maybe your kid needs a new pair of shoes but they likely don’t need a new wardrobe or box full of toys. If you need some fun ideas, check out these awesome experience gifts for kids in Tucson. read more »

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7 Easy Ways to Explore STEM this summer

byKaren•April 13, 2018

We only have two months left of school so I am starting to make summer plans for my boys. Downtime is an important part of summer but there definitely needs to be a balance between activities and doing nothing. As a former bioengineer, middle school math teacher and self-proclaimed math and science geek, I definitely like to encourage STEM read more »

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50 things to do in Tucson with kids

byKaren•February 21, 2018

Looking for fun things to do in Tucson with kids? Check out this list of 50 things to do in Tucson AZ from popular Tucson attractions to local favorites you are sure to find something to do in Tucson with your kids.

Are you looking for things to do in Tucson with kids? You’ve come to the right place. As a born and raised Tucsonan with two boys of my own, I have lots of ideas on things to do in Tucson with kids! Things to do in Tucson with kids Whether you’re a local looking for read more »

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Visiting Old Tucson Studios With Kids

byKaren•January 26, 2018

Old Tucson Studios is a quintessential Tucson attraction

Old Tucson was built in 1939 for Columbia Pictures to resemble Tucson in the 1860’s for the movie Arizona. Many of the original structures still stand today although additional filming and a devastating fire led to various additions and changes in the past 75 years. Old Tucson Studios remains a popular tourist attraction and it’s read more »

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Nourishing Arizona With The Help of Farmers Markets in Tucson

byKaren•November 20, 2017

Farmers Market Produce

I’ve partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona today to share details of their Nourishing Arizona campaign which is dedicated to improving the health of Arizonans through healthy eating initiatives. One of those initiatives is to encourage people to shop at local farmers’ markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. So I’m sharing a few read more »

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AZ Air Time Tucson Birthday Party

byKaren•October 8, 2017

AZ Air Time Tucson We discovered AZ Air Time on a trip to Scottsdale over 4 years ago. It was a lot of fun and we wished there was a Tucson location. Then almost like magic, they opened up a Tucson location about a year later.  😉 We’ve been going to AZ Air Time in Tucson ever read more »

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Horseback Riding in Tucson

byKaren•April 17, 2017

Are you looking for horseback riding in Tucson? You’re in luck because the Hilton El Conquistador recently opened up their stables for horseback riding in Tucson. They invited us out for a trail ride earlier this year, here’s what we thought about riding at the Hilton El Conquistador. Pot A Gold Stables Pot A Gold read more »

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Our Cyclovia Tucson Experience

byKaren•April 4, 2017

Don’t you love discovering cool events in your own hometown? Just last weekend, we spent Sunday afternoon hanging out in downtown Tucson at Cyclovia Tucson. What is Cyclovia? Good question. From the Cyclovia Tucson Website: A Spanish word signifying the temporary closure of a network of streets to cars so that they become “open” to  read more »

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10+ Tips to Visit Tucson on a Budget

byKaren•March 17, 2017

I partnered with Greyhound Bus today, in order to bring you tips to visit Tucson on a budget. Greyhound just opened a brand new terminal in Tucson and provides a very affordable way to travel. They are committed to helping everyone #AffordToExplore. Free things to do in Tucson Tucson offers several really cool historical and cultural read more »

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Arizona Road Trip Stops

byKaren•March 9, 2017

This is a sponsored post. Spring break is almost here! Don’t worry if you haven’t booked a trip yet, I’m sharing my tips for planning an epic Arizona road trip. An Arizona road trip is perfect if you live here or in a nearby state. Bonus points if you fly out to here to take read more »

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Monster Truck Fruit Tray

byKaren•March 1, 2017

Check out this adorable monster truck fruit tray. It’s a super fun way to surprise your kids with tickets, or celebrate with a snack before attending Monster Jam! Monster Truck Fruit Tray While I do love celebrating everything with a fun themed cupcake sometimes I need to be a little more responsible. So for our upcoming read more »

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7 things to do in Phoenix’s West Valley

byKaren•January 30, 2017

Heading north to Phoenix is an easy day trip for us but we usually like to stick around for a few days and explore more. Last year we partnered with Visit Glendale and stayed a few days in March to have fun in and around Glendale. We’ve actually spent the past two spring breaks in read more »

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Marana Christmas On The Farm

byKaren•December 23, 2016

We had a really fun evening last weekend at the new Marana Christmas On The Farm. The Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival is hosting their brand of holiday fun in December now. It’s their first year offering this event and while I think there is some room for improvement, we had a great time and read more »

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Arizona Corn Mazes

byKaren•July 24, 2016

As we sit here waiting for the monsoons to roll in and drop our desert temperature below triple digits, we dream of fall weather! Don’t get me wrong, it’s still warm in the fall but it’s so much more tolerable for outside adventures. We can explore more like heading to local farms for fall fun read more »

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Visiting The Mini Time Machine Museum

byKaren•June 9, 2016

The Mini Time Machine Museum is a museum of miniatures in Tucson. It’s organized into three main galleries: The Enchanted Realm, History Gallery and Exploring the World Gallery. You will find miniature dollhouses, room boxes, and other collectibles in each gallery. Old and young alike are fascinated by exploring all the details in the numerous read more »

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20+ Things to do in Tucson this summer

byKaren•April 27, 2016

Summer break is almost here, leaving kids with lots of extra time to explore, luckily there are plenty of Things to do in Tucson this summer! Some places even have special summer hours and deals. Share this list of ideas in Tucson with any visitors headed our way too. Most of it applies to year read more »

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Go Over The Edge For A Good Cause

byKaren•March 16, 2016

I’m a little bit of an adrenaline junkie, so when the Girl Scouts invited me to rappel down a 17 story building last year, I only briefly hesitated before saying yes. I didn’t have any rock climbing or rappelling experience but it sounded fun so I couldn’t pass up such a BIG opportunity! Over the read more »

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