Costco Comparison List!

Print it out and take it to the grocery store! Very helpful...don't you just love when other people do the work for you!

Costco Comparison List from PYP!

Netflix mets Optometry

I came across this & thought it was too cool not to share:

Go to the website www.WarbyParker.com & choose up to 5 frames. After they arrive by mail (NO CHARGE), try them on, pick a pair & return them (NO CHARGE) with your prescription; you'll receive a finished pair for $95.
The company donates a pair for every pair is sells!

Hiking Backpack

Does anyone have a hiking backpack I can borrow for a week? We have one, but need two since we are going on a long hike... I don't believe Bentley's legs will make it. :)

Thanks!!!

Cherise

Laundry Soap

We had to get a new washer and bought a front loading one and I have to use the h.e. detergent made for it so I have two and a half 50 oz size containers of Purex laundry soap someone can have. Email me @ nicole@desertbrilliance.com

6/17 Today's Tucson Deal: $40 for $100 Worth of Vintage-Inspired Clothing and Accessories from Shabby Apple's website

Today's Tucson Deal: $40 for $100 Worth of Vintage-Inspired Clothing and Accessories from Shabby Apple's website

If you aren't from Utah, you might not be familiar with this amazing clothing company.  This deal is good for those who live outside Tucson as well since it is an online deal.  I love their line of clothing for girls.  A little over a year ago, I was featuring one of my books on a television show in Utah.  This company was on the same program that day showing darling mother daughter outfits.  I'm excited to get their high end clothing at such an amazing discount.

 

I've got weeds Galore!

Hello all to my Marana Friends! Miss all of you dearly!
I have been told that we have weeds galore in our front yard....and our backyard too, but I'm not worried about the back. I am just wondering if any of you know of someone who I could hire to get them out for me. Or maybe you guys know of signs that have been placed around the Gladden Farms area advertising to take out your weeds and wouldn't mind getting the number for me??
Any help would be so appreciated!
Thanks!
Autumn

family/adult doctor

Does anyone have a good family doctor here in town that you could refer me to?

Today's Tucson Deal: $9 for $18 Worth of Pizza and Drinks at Hungry Howie's Pizza

 

Today's Tucson Deal: $9 for $18 Worth of Pizza and Drinks at Hungry Howie's Pizza

I can't tell you how thrilled I am about today's groupon.  It's the first one for Marana.  My family LOVES this pizza place.  They make the best salads!  It's located in the Continental Ranch Area off Cortaro.  They have flavored crust options to choose from.   You have a whole year to use it.  Deal ends at midnight.

Today's Tucson Deal: $24 for a Family Membership to the Reid Park Zoological Society ($50 Value)

 

This weekend's Tucson Deal: $24 for a Family Membership to the Reid Park Zoological Society ($50 Value)

For adults, it's normally $7.  For children, it's $3.  It cost $26 for my family to go once.  I am buying this one!  One trip to the zoo, and I have already saved money!

Must activate by 6/14/11. Membership valid for 1 year after activation. If you already have a membership, you can let it expire then activate the new one.

 Deal ends Sunday.

Learning about the Candidates for Congress: Jesse Kelly

Last night I had the opportunity to listen to Jesse Kelly answer questions from people in my community.  I have been searching for a candidate who will defend the constitution, put a stop to all the out of control spending, and who believes in limited government and states rights.  I was so impressed at how well he knew the constitution.  He will definitely have my vote this coming primary. I think that if the entire country voted people like Jesse into Congress, hope could be restored to this great nation.

Here's a great video of him expressing where he stands on a variety of issues:



If you'd like more information, please visit:

www.voteJesseKelly.com

6/26 FREE Child Car Seat Check

Child Car Seat Check

Saturday, June 26, 2010

9:00 am-noon

Royal Buick

815 W. Auto Mall Dr.

Is your child safety seat properly installed?

How safe is your car seat?

Is your car seat on a recall list?

Sponsored by

Safe Kids Tucson

For additional information, please call or email

(520) 324-2783

safekidstucson@tmcaz.com

Update on the Wengerts and a New Way to Help

The Wengert children continue to improve with each passing day.  Today Jordan and Janae with the help of friends hobbled out to see the sign that so many of you signed.  They were pretty excited about it and even signed it for themselves.  :-)

Today we are adding an additional way people can help.

5 Ways People Can Help:
1.   If you'd like to send get well or condolence cards, you can send them to:

The Wengerts

13800 N Luckett Rd
Marana, AZ 85653-9383

2.  A "We Love You" paper banner was hung along their fence at the above address for friends, family, neighbors and associates to sign at their leisure.  We'd love to fill the banner with Get Well Wishes! 

3.   We are also taking donations to make a gift basket(s) for the kids.  With the money donated, we will buy games, books, treats, and activities they can use at home while they are recovering. If you'd like to donate to this effort, you can click on the Donate button below to donate money.  We'll put the names of all those who donate on a get well card for the kids.  You can donate as little or as much as you want.

4.  If you'd like to help or your husbands would like to help, several people under the direction of John Officer are meeting at the Wengerts at 5 a.m. on Friday to remove tumbleweeds from around the Wengerts fence line.  Bring gloves and shovels. If you have any questions, you can call John Officer at 682-2154 or on his cell phone 419-3201.

5.  One of their friends set up a Donation Fund to help with Medical Expenses.   If you'd like to contribute to their medical expenses, you can donate to the Clayton Wengert Family Donation Fun at the National Bank of Arizona.


National Bank of Arizona
11853 West Marana Road
Marana, AZ 85653-9388
(520) 616-0102


I thought I'd also link you to Retha Wengert's obituary. 


Please keep Trishell Merayo (Clayton Wengert's sister) and her family in your prayers as well. Grandma was here to help Trishell as her family has had quite a roller-coaster ride the last week and a half (kids with surgeries and broken limbs).

Condolence Cards can be mailed to Trishell at the following address:

Trishell Merayo
16321 W Feral Rd
Marana, AZ 85653-8290

zucchini

Would anyone like some zucchini or yellow squash?--We have a lot of extra from our little garden and I would be more than happy to share!

Come meet Jesse Kelly: Conservative Republican for Congress

 The Zupi family is working hard to bring different candidates for those living in the heart of Marana to meet.  Jesse was the first to agree to come to our area.

Jesse is running against Gabrielle Giffords in Congressional District 8. Please attend this event in Gladden Farms for an exclusive campaign update and to speak to him in person. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.  Hope to see you there!

Date: Wednesday, June 9th

Time:  7- 9 p.m.

Where:  Home of Tony and Linda Zupi

              11624 W Emmer Drive, Marana

Driving directions from I-10:

Exit Tangerine Road from I-10.  Go west on Tangerine Farms Road.  Pass through the stop light.  Take a right on Gladden Farms Drive.  Turn left on Minneola Drive.  Turn right on Quinoa Drive.  Quinoa Drive turns left and becomes W Emmer Drive.  Home in on the right.

www.VoteJesseKelly.com

Wengert Car Accident and What you can do to help

 

A family close to the heart of many of the Marana Mom contributors was in a major car accident yesterday.  Grandma Wengert was driving the 4 youngest Wengert children to church.  She didn't see the stop sign and was hit going through the intersection.  Grandma and Tanner were air lifted to UMC.  She passed away later at the hospital.  Derek suffered a concussion and was released from the hospital last night. Jordan's elbow was messed up pretty bad and her face is cut and swollen.  She has been released from the hospital today.  Janae has fractured her pelvis. Tanner has a pneumothorax, a condition in which air or gas collects in the "pleural space" or "pleural cavity," which is the space between the lungs and the chest cavity. This can cause the lung to collapse.  Both are stable and will hopefully be released from the hospital soon.

4 p.m. update:   Tanner has been released from the hospital.  He wasn't well this morning, but miraculously he rapidly began to improve.  Sue Miller reports that he ate a hamburger and even smiled and laughed a little.  Janae is the only one remaining in the hospital.   She hurts too much to move.  They think she too will be able to come home soon.  Just continue to keep them in your prayers.

11 a.m. 6/08 update:  Derek is doing really well.  He has to be careful not to jerk his head over the next two weeks according to John Officer.  Tanner and Jordan are in good spirits at home recovering.  Janae is still at the hospital.  Sue reported that she is extremely stiff and sore but she's getting physical therapy to help her.  They are hoping that she might be able to come home later on today.


7:50 p.m 6/08 update:   TJ who is married into the Wengert family reports that Janae is now home!  We pray that she continues to heal quickly at home.  She will have to have follow up appointments and more health issues to over come but for now they're getting ready for Grandma Wengert's funeral.

So many people have been asking how they can help at this time. Ann Ferguson is setting up food for the family, and has been inundated with calls. So, they are being cared for in this area.

We've set up 4 other ways people can help:

1.   If you'd like to send get well or condolence cards, you can send them to:

The Wengerts

13800 N Luckett Rd
Marana, AZ 85653-9383

2.  A "We Love You" paper banner was hung along their fence at the above address for friends, family, neighbors and associates to sign at their leisure.  We'd love to fill the banner with Get Well Wishes! 

3.   We are also taking donations to make a gift basket(s) for the kids.  With the money donated, we will buy games, books, treats, and activities they can use at home while they are recovering. If you'd like to donate to this effort, you can click on the Donate button below to donate money.  We'll put the names of all those who donate on a get well card for the kids.  You can donate as little or as much as you want.

4.  If you'd like to help or your husbands would like to help, several people under the direction of John Officer are meeting at the Wengerts at 5 a.m. on Friday to remove tumbleweeds from around the Wengerts fence line.  Bring gloves and shovels. If you have any questions, you can call John Officer at 682-2154 or on his cell phone 419-3201.


Please keep Trishell Merayo (Clayton Wengert's sister) and her family in your prayers as well. Grandma was here to help Trishell as her family has had quite a roller-coaster ride the last week and a half (kids with surgeries and broken limbs).

Condolence Cards can be mailed to Trishell at the following address:

Trishell Merayo
16321 W Feral Rd
Marana, AZ 85653-8290

Raffle for a Twilight quilt for a great cause

My friend Elizabeth is one of the ladies who helped make this quilt.  They are doing an online raffle to benefit a childhood cancer charity.

 This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for any Twilight Saga fan! A handmade, Eclipse themed quilt made by the members of the TQC and just in time for the movie release! To make it extra special, the quilt has 3 autographs from the saga’s actors: Peter Facinelli (Carlisle), Chaske Spencer (Sam Uley) and Daniel Cudmore (Felix). For every $5 increment donation, you get a chance to win. Give $5, get 1 chance, give $20, get 4 chances, etc (so the more you give, the more chances you get to win!!!!!!). Donations will be accepted from June 4th 2010 until August 1st 2010. The winner will be announced on August 10th 2010.


The New Moon quilt raised $850 last year. With your help, we are hoping to raise even more this year!

The charity you will be donating to is Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). All proceeds benefit research in childhood cancer. It’s a great cause, it’s a great prize!

Visit twilightquilters.org to see pictures and for more information.

Free Stuff

**EVERYTHING IS TAKEN!**

We have a few things we are getting rid of before we move.  If anyone is interested let me know.  682-2200

Small Trampoline

Little Tikes Playground (there is small slide on the other side)

And a 7 1/2 ft. artificial Christmas Tree in excellent shape, no missing pieces.  All of it is FREE!

swim lessons

Does anyone know of a good place for my little boys to take swim lessons?
I called Parks & Rec and they are doing it though the YMCA and for both of my boys to do it, it's about $150 so do you know of a better place for cheaper by chance? Thanks
I should mention that's for two weeks mon-thurs...so 8 lessons.

Costco Canvas Prints Sale!

I was ordering a Canvas Print for my mom and noticed that they have $10 off right now for a week or so. I have seen the quality of their canvas prints and I am very impressed. -and you can't beat their normal price... let alone $10 off!

BB guns to borrow/ 2x4 wood donation or ideas

For Girls camp this year, I'm looking for BB guns for the 1st year girls to shoot.  I was hoping someone would have some that we could just borrow.  We will need them the 22 of July.....I'll check on the date.....but if they could let me know, that would be awesome.  my email is:  cougartrains8@comcast.net  

Also, we're looking for any extra 2x4 wood pieces  (lengths would be around 18") for the 2nd year girls to do some woodburning.  If anyone knows of anywhere I can get some wood, that would be great also.

thanks for your help.

Allison