Call Me Crazy

But I'm already thinking of Halloween costumes this time of year. I was getting my fall decorations out and noticed the costumes from the years in the past and thought I could share the wealth. If anyone would like to save money this year and borrow them please give me a call if you are interested.

0-12 month green pea pod
12 month Nemo
18 month ladybug
3-4 Raggedy Ann with the cutest wig
3-4 Cars Pit Crewmen
3-4 Fireman Costume
4-5 Dragon

Walking Group

Anyone interested in getting together and walking can meet at the park on Napa & Wildhorse weekday mornings a little after 9am. Just put your little ones (if you have any) in a stroller and we'll walk and talk for a mile or two!

20-40% Savings

A few Linens-N-Things around the valley are closing their stores and its a great time to take advantage of their store sales where everything in the store is at

least 20-40% off!!

The one right off Gilbert road is closing and you can find some great deals

• like the Nate Berkus line of towels, soft big and absorbent for $7.50.
• stock up on sheets and bedding at 20%
• find an excuse to finally buy that kitchen gadget you've always been wanting
• redecorate your bathroom

Go now where there is more variety

Adventure of the Week - The Great Outdoors

Today, American families spend more than 90% of their time inside. Sometimes being in natural setting can be more health advantageous than being indoors. Seek out nature, Enjoy the view from the mountain top, water or desert plains while getting a great workoutand spending time with your family.

So now that the weather is getting cooler do you have plans for camping?

http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/

is a helpful website and can give you just about everything you need to knowabout planning your trip. They list private campgrounds , state park campgrounds, national park campgrounds, camp sites, rv campgrounds, parks and resorts.

They have camp songs, camping checklists, and camping cooking information. What else could you need?

Camping Arizona by Bruce Gibbs is another great resource to refer to. It is a concise, easy to use guide to the public campgrounds in Arizona.

Alright, dish it out, where are your favorite camping spots and fun traditions when you go camping?

Here is something that could be fun for the little ones. Hopefully by then it will start to cool off. My kids always loved all of the Fisher Price toys. Here's the website if you need some more info.

http://www.phoenixzoo.org/

Join us on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 for the Fisher-Price Play Weekend! Fisher-Price will be having a fun super-sized playpen event from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day to kick off our new partnership. The super-sized play area is filled with the coolest new toys from Fisher-Price like the Diego Rescue Railway, Spike the Ultra Dinosaur, and the Loving Family™ Grand Dollhouse. Special treats include a Power Wheels™ driving track, featuring the awesome, new Power Wheels™ A.T. Rex™ and Color Me Gemz™ vanity station for kids to design their very own Gemz heart necklace to take home! Planet Heroes™ friends, “Ace™”, and “Digger™”, will be here Saturday and Diego, from Nick Jr.™ on Sunday for special appearances and photo opportunities. Ideal for kids under 6 years old, and a wild time for the whole family! A gift bag with activity booklet and a DVD will be given to each child visiting the play area. Activities are included with daytime admission and free for Phoenix Zoo Members. Be sure and check out the new Fisher-Price® Little People® Discovery Farm™ play space coming late October. It will be a fabulous play date spot for your little ones! See you at the Phoenix Zoo,Your friends at Fisher-Price

Gold Canyon

I am having a Gold Canyon candle "catalog" party for the next week or so. That means I am not having an actual party. I will have candle samples at my house, along with new catalogs. There are all the Fall and Holiday scents available now! I love stocking up on candles this time of year and getting ready for Fall. I love the Fall time of year! If any of you want to order a candle or two, call or email me, or leave a comment and I will hook you up! Thanks!
Tina

Adventure of the Week - Out of Africa Wildlife Park

I decided to feature Out of Africa Wildlife Park this week because in in the mail is a coupon for Buy 1 regular price admission and get a 2nd admission for FREE! Join their mailing list on their website and you get $2 off your admission as well.

You can find the coupon in the envelope coupon sense and it expires October 13, 2008.

So, beat the heat and head on over to Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Just 90 min N. of Phoenix, 25 min. S. of Sedona in Camp Verde from I-17 exit 287 (hwy 260) west 3- miles, follow signs.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30 to 5 pm.

What to Expect:

• Authentic African Safari
• People and animals together
• Different species cohabitating
• Tigers hunting people and toys
• Animals close up
• Natural habitats
• Entertaining, educational, unrehearsed shows
• Gift shop with African artifacts and gifts
• Good food available

Check out their website at http://www.outofafricapark.com/ for show schedules and if you've been here please share your experience.