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Get health questions answered for free at the library

If you have a health related question, need to find low-cost health care resources in Pima County or want to know what your blood pressure is, head over to the Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road, tomorrow at noon.

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Pima County to host free credit repair workshop

Many of us have faced financial difficulty over the past few years. And many face a lower credit score as a result.

May 19, 2013 6:30 am Comments

Free seminar for local business owners

Do you have an Etsy store, or a side business?

May 18, 2013 4:30 pm Comments

Get free booster seats at family safety event

I posted this last weekend, but thought it was worth a reminder.

May 18, 2013 8:00 am Comments

Free admission to Tucson Museum of Art today

It's Museum Day.

May 18, 2013 6:30 am Comments

Swim for free at Flowing Wells Pool tomorrow

Swim for free at Flowing Wells Pool tomorrow

The grand reopening of the Flowing Wells Pool, 4545 N. La Cholla Blvd., is tomorrow.

May 17, 2013 6:00 pm Comments

Saturday's Market on the Move locations

Get up to 60 pounds of produce for a $10 donation at Market on the Move.

May 17, 2013 4:30 pm Comments

Get free ribs tomorrow

Get free ribs tomorrow

Be one of the first 100 people at Shane's Rib Shack, at Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road, tomorrow and get free food.

May 17, 2013 3:34 pm Comments

Free admission to the International Wildlife Museum Sunday

Free admission to the International Wildlife Museum Sunday

If you're planning  your weekend, and looking for something to do Sunday, the International Wildlife Museum, located at 4800 W. Gates Pass Road, is offering free admission. 

May 17, 2013 11:30 am Photos

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Cheap kid's movies at Harkins during summer

Wanna get the kids out of the house without spending a bunch of money, or having to endure the summer heat?

May 16, 2013 1:00 pm Comments

Scholarships available for Healthy 2B Me kids summer camp

If you want your kids to be enrolled in the Healthy 2 B Me summer camp put on by the University of Arizona Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, but can't afford the $345, there are scholarships available.

May 14, 2013 4:30 pm Comments

Save money on cooling your home with these tips

It's starting to get hot, which means higher bills from running the air conditioner. I always dread this time of year. Especially when I see the electric bill in the mail. 

May 14, 2013 6:30 am Comments

Get $30 to spend at May's Counter for $15

Get $30 to spend at May's Counter for $15

Living Social has a great deal for May's Counter - Pay $15 for $30 to spend on food and drink.

May 13, 2013 4:30 pm Comments

Free booster seats and bicycle helmets

The McDonald's located at 4960 W. Ajo Way is hosting a Family Safety Event  from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. next Saturday. 

May 12, 2013 6:30 am Comments

Last chance to treat mom to half-priced frappuccino

Last chance to treat mom to half-priced frappuccino

Starbucks Frappuccino Happy Hour ends today.

May 12, 2013 6:00 am Comments

Discounted high speed internet for low income families

Cox Communications and Connect2Compete have partnered up to bring discounted high speed internet service to low income families with children who qualify for the National Free School Lunch program.

May 11, 2013 6:30 am Comments

Gift cards at a discounted price

If you're thinking of giving gift cards this graduation season, don't forget to check out Plastic Jungle, an online gift card exchange.

May 10, 2013 6:00 pm Comments

Saturday's Market on the Move locations

Get up to 60 pounds of fresh produce for a $10 at Market on the Move.

May 10, 2013 4:30 pm Comments

Redeem Fry's fuel points at Shell and Circle K

Fry’s Food Stores customers who make purchases using their V.I.P. cards will now be able to redeem fuel points at participating Shell an Circle K stations, as well as Fry’s Fuel Centers throughout Arizona.

May 09, 2013 11:00 am Comments

Try McDonald's new egg white McMuffin for a buck

Try McDonald's new egg white McMuffin for a buck

McDonald's rolled out its new egg-white Egg McMuffin made with egg whites — duh! — and white Cheddar cheese on a toasted English muffin.

May 09, 2013 5:00 am Comments

Free Mom's Night Out

Tucson  Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road, is hosting Mom's Night Out at 5 p.m. in its center court.

May 08, 2013 4:30 pm Comments

Starbucks Frappuccino Happy Hour Day 6

Starbucks Frappuccino Happy Hour Day 6

Try something new today.

May 08, 2013 7:00 am Photos

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McDonald's honors Tucson teachers with free meal

McDonald's honors Tucson teachers with free meal

McDonald’s is tipping its all-beef-patty-special-sauce-lettuce-tomato-on-a-sesame-seed-bun to Arizona teachers on Tuesday.

May 07, 2013 9:47 am Photos

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Inexpensive ways to celebrate Mom

Inexpensive ways to celebrate Mom

Moms give and do so much...and they do so without even thinking twice about it. It's just their way. But, let's face it, we don't always take the time to let them know how much we appreciate them.

May 07, 2013 6:30 am Comments

Get $1 off of Bruegger's breakfast sandwiches

In honor of National Egg Month, Bruegger's Bagels will announce spontaneous happy hour events on its Facebook page and will offer its egg sandwiches for $1 off the regular price after 2 p.m. at participating bakeries. 

May 06, 2013 4:30 pm Comments

Columns from the Star

Centsible Mom: Comparison shopping pays off when you tackle a home project

There's something to be said for doing your own home-improvement projects.

May 19, 2013 12:00 am Comments
Centsible Mom: Cash gifts from graduation? Pay off debt, save, invest

If you have kids graduating this year, chances are they're going to receive cash gifts from family and friends. And they'll more than likely w…

May 05, 2013 12:00 am Comments
Centsible Mom: Inexpensive ways to keep kids occupied in summer

I can't believe the school year is just about over. Wasn't it just last week we stood there, tears in our eyes, as our little man marched off …

April 28, 2013 12:00 am Comments
Centsible Mom: Pima County fair needn't be costly if you plan ahead

I love going to the fair. Yeah, it's dusty and crowded, and just the smell of the food sets me back a week on my diet.

April 21, 2013 12:00 am Comments
Centsible Mom: Flyerbug, a grocery app, looks promising

Savvy and enthusiastic shoppers now have a new way to find grocery deals from their computer or smartphone.

April 07, 2013 12:00 am Comments
Centsible Mom: Price check can help save money as you clean house

The days are longer and warmer, and the nights are still cool.

March 24, 2013 12:00 am Comments
Centsible Mom: Want added income? Look around: There's a wealth of ideas out there
Centsible Mom: Want added income? Look around: There's a wealth of ideas out there

Making ends meet can be tough. But if you've got a special skill set, a good eye or just a good idea, you can turn that into extra cash.

March 17, 2013 12:00 am Comments
Centsible Mom: All sorts of free or cheap ways to get exercise, improve your health
Centsible Mom: All sorts of free or cheap ways to get exercise, improve your health

When you're on a tight budget, joining the gym or buying a home gym isn't on top of the to-do list.

March 10, 2013 12:00 am Comments
Centsible Mom: Finding a way to avoid bank fees
Centsible Mom: Finding a way to avoid bank fees

Remember when gas was under $2 and most banks offered free checking? Ah, the memories. Those days are long gone.

March 03, 2013 12:00 am Comments
Centsible Mom: Price check from past week looks at a grocery bag of staple items
Centsible Mom: Price check from past week looks at a grocery bag of staple items

The average family of four spends about $150 a week on groceries, according to Gallup surveys, so it would be great to get the most bang for y…

February 24, 2013 12:00 am Related Comments
Centsible Mom: Good deals on healthy foods are found at farmers markets
Centsible Mom: Good deals on healthy foods are found at farmers markets

Junk food can make mealtime easy. And I admit it's often tasty.

February 17, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Centsible Mom: Lavish outlay not needed to delight your loved one
Centsible Mom: Lavish outlay not needed to delight your loved one

If love is in the air but Cupid's too broke to spring for golden arrows, you need not worry.

February 03, 2013 12:00 am Related Comments
Centsible Mom: Consignment sale provides way to save, earn on kids' used items
Centsible Mom: Consignment sale provides way to save, earn on kids' used items

It can be hard to keep clothes that fit on your kids' backs when they grow as fast as they do - especially when you're on a budget.

January 20, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Centsible Mom: How you can save $2,013 this year

Who doesn't want to have a healthy savings account? Or a savings account, period?

January 13, 2013 12:00 am Comments
Centsible Mom: Join me this year: Together, we can meet our financial goals

With the start of the new year, I thought I'd attempt making and - more important - sticking to some financial resolutions.

January 06, 2013 12:00 am Comments

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