Arizona National Parks FREE Days in 2019! Updated with 2019 free National Parks and National Monuments dates. We love a good roadtrip! Here are all the National Parks free dates for 2019, plus a list of all the National Parks and National Monuments in Arizona—listed by driving distance from Phoenix. Free Days for National […]
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, Scottsdale: We came. We ate. We over ordered. Phoenix family restaurant review
Pizza preferences are personal: we’re five years into our quest to find California style pizza in Phoenix. Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria serves up Chicago style pizza at three locations in Phoenix. A Chicago style pie is pretty much the opposite of our Holy Grail: thick, chewy crust—but Lou Malnati’s pizza is so good we almost forgot […]
The Best Phoenix Groupons for Families with Teens and Tweens
I have a tween and a teen, and sometimes it seems like all the Phoenix Groupon deals are for little kids. I’ve found the best Phoenix Groupon deals for families with teens and tweens—these Groupons are great for families with kids who are too old for play places and kiddie museums. When Groupon runs a flash […]
Maricopa County Fair on a Budget—A Family Day at the Fair 3 Ways: Free, Cheap, and As Expensive as a Day at Disneyland!
There’s a good reason why up til 2018 we’ve never taken the kids to the county fair: it’s expensive! A family day at the county fair can add up fast. Here’s how to visit the Maricopa County Fair on a budget 3 ways: Free Cheap As expensive as a day at Disneyland. (Yes, really.) Jameson […]
Luke Days 2018: Free Military Air Show at Luke Air Force Base March 17 & 18!
We love finding free things to do with kids in Phoenix! Luke Days at Luke Air Force Base is an annual military air show at the base, open to the public, and free except for a $10 cash only parking fee. Here’s what families need to know before they head out to west Glendale for […]
Lost Pilot Rock Sign – Quartzsite, AZ – Cool things to see between AZ and CA 1
Our family travels from Phoenix to California as often as possible. It seems like the only thing to see on the I-10 is 300 miles of desert, but there are so many cool roadside attractions to check out if you know where to look! We’re usually in a hurry to get to Disneyland when we travel from Phoenix to California so […]