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Free fitness classes
If you're looking for a fun way to burn some calories, you should try Zumba.
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.
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.
Free seminar for local business owners
Do you have an Etsy store, or a side business?
Get free booster seats at family safety event
I posted this last weekend, but thought it was worth a reminder.
Free admission to Tucson Museum of Art today
It's Museum Day.
Swim for free at Flowing Wells Pool tomorrow
The grand reopening of the Flowing Wells Pool, 4545 N. La Cholla Blvd., is tomorrow.
Saturday's Market on the Move locations
Get up to 60 pounds of produce for a $10 donation at Market on the Move.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday's Market on the Move locations
Get up to 60 pounds of fresh produce for a $10 at Market on the Move.
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.
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.
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.
Starbucks Frappuccino Happy Hour Day 6
Try something new today.
May 08, 2013 7:00 am PhotosPhotos
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 PhotosPhotos
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.
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.
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…
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 …
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.
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.
Centsible Mom: Price check can help save money as you clean house
The days are longer and warmer, and the nights are still cool.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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 PhotosPhotos
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.
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 PhotosPhotos
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?
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.
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The Star’s Centsible Mom, Angela Pittenger, will blog about great deals, tips to stretch your dollars and ideas for living frugally.
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