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A Trip to Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashion Ice Cream in Downtown Phoenix

October 24, 2022 by admin

On a hot summer day, there is nothing better than some old-fashioned ice cream. That is exactly what is found at Mary Coyle’s in downtown Phoenix. It is a cute little place on the bottom floor of an upscale apartment complex just north of Encanto Boulevard on Central Avenue. There is also a light rail stop just across the street.

It was such a cute place to just sit and relax. There was a steady flow of customers, but at the same time, it was a slow enough pace to still enjoy the moment.

I just may head back for another Banana Split…maybe I will take the light rail and explore a little too!

A Turnaround Trip to Laughlin, Nevada

November 14, 2019 by admin

On a whim, we decided to do a turnaround trip to Laughlin, Nevada! It was a great weekend. It was a pretty and scenic drive…some parts more than others, but scenic none the less. You have to understand, I love pine trees and mountains, so for me to say the desert is beautiful, it must really be something to see! The desert really can be so beautiful!!

Along the way, we drove through Nothing, Arizona. You get the picture. 😉 We also saw this rocket with Snoopy on it in Wikieup, Arizona. It is definitely a photo-op for all Snoopy fans!

We stayed at the Riverside Casino. They made us feel welcome, and our room was very comfortable. We had a great view!

It was a great time! Check out some of these rock formations we saw on the drive!

Along the drive, we passed through a huge stand of Joshua Trees….both amazing and beautiful. It is well worth the drive to see the beautiful desert between Phoenix, Arizona and Laughlin, Nevada!!

Check out the Giant Spurs!!

September 15, 2019 by admin

If you are taking a nice drive through Wickenburg, Arizona, don’t miss seeing the Giant Spurs as you are leaving town!! The drive is so beautiful by itself, but you can’t miss seeing these iconic spurs.

We are not big fans of roundabouts, but if we must have them, they should all be as fun as this one! The biggest set of spurs you will likely ever see….it must take one mighty big cowboy to fill ’em!!

We Loved Bearizona!!

July 26, 2019 by admin

Bearizona…one word…amazing!! We had wanted to go there for some time. You know the routine, something reminds you of the place, you say we need to go there, but then, you don’t go. Don’t let that happen for Bearizona, it was a great place to go, and it was a beautiful day away from the summer heat!

You are able to go through the driving portion of Bearizona as many times as you like during the day of your ticket entry. We would recommend you go through at least twice, as you will see animals and their behaviors differently each time you go through! Did we say amazing!?!

We were able to see the animals and their beautiful habitats. In addition to the driving portion of Bearizona, they also have a walking portion on the grounds, similar to zoos that we are accustomed to, but well worth walking through! Personally, I loved the otters, my all-time favorite, but the raccoons, foxes and all the others were my favorites as I watched them. Much of the time, I was in awe that I was actually seeing them…and up so close!

We were able to see a bear in a tree, a raccoon climbing down a tree, 2 bobcats circling their habitat, wolves circling our vehicle and a jaguar staring down a young boy through the glass of it’s habitat…the stare down of this large cat was unbelievable!!

So, go, get out of the summer heat! Go to Bearizona!! You won’t regret it!!!

Earn Extra Money Using InstaGC!

July 20, 2019 by admin

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The earning potential of InstaGC is basically up to you. Whether you watch the chat box to see which tasks other users are currently earning money on, or spend some time to look around yourself for money making opportunities, the time you spend on the website is up to you. You have the freedom to decide when you go to InstaGC and how much time you spend there. Some days, you may see the chat box with a lot of offers that are very hot and decide to stay awhile and maximize your earnings. You have the freedom to decide how and when you want to work the website. InstaGC also has different promotions throughout the year with additional earning opportunities. It is really a fun website to work on. So, click here now, to go to InstaGC!!

The 9th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic

July 11, 2019 by admin

At the beginning of the year, we went to the 8th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic. It was quite amazing! When we arrived, the crews for each of the balloons were at different stages of getting ready for flight. Some were unloading, some were getting ready to inflate their balloons, while others were inflating, and some even taking flight. There was an interesting assortment of balloons to see! There was Smokey the Bear, a witch on a broom, a cowboy themed balloon, and some that were just very colorful!

In addition to the balloons, there were different stages with music, it was a great production!! There were also food booths, merchandise booths, and craft beer available for purchase. It is definitely a fun day for the entire family! It was a great time, and we can’t wait for the 9th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic!!

Earn Money Using Swagbucks!

July 2, 2019 by admin

Earning extra income using Swagbucks can be fun! To be honest, though, I started using the website a few times and quit a few times before I finally decided to stick with it. Why, you ask? Well, I read that people earned extra money using a website to watch videos, take surveys, and various other tasks…I figured it was a scam. It isn’t. Swagbucks helped me to make ends meet and gave me extra income, so that I could take my kids out and do activities that we, otherwise, could not afford! I LOVE Swagbucks!

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