Arizona Shopping Secrets

Ready to get a head start on stocking up on some of your favorite Box Tops for Education products this summer?

Spring off of the diving board and into your local Walmart! Then, make a splash at the beginning of the school year by sharing the Box Tops that you collected all summer long.

Did you know that participating products at Walmart will be loaded with 4 Box Tops, so don’t let this opportunity float by you!

Look for the Box Tops display at your local Walmart to earn 4 Box Tops on more than 100 of your family’s favorite items including Cheerios, Hamburger Helper, Nature Valley and Totinos.

Earn a few more Box Tops from General Mills, by liking Walmart on Facebook. Also, be sure to check out the Box Tops For Education website to learn more about the Box Tops Program and how you can help your school reach its goal for the 2012-2013 school year! Visit EarnMoreForMySchool.com to find out how you can earn even more for your school with eBox Tops.

And now for the fun part! One lucky reader has the chance to win a $25 Walmart gift card!


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*General Mills and Walmart provided me with the free information and gift packs through MyBlogSpark. All opinions given are my own.

Big Time Rush is coming to Phoenix with their "Big Time Summer Tour". The concert will be held at the Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion at 7pm on July 17th. Emerging Australian pop phenomenon Cody Simpson and X-Factor finalist and newly signed Nickelodeon talent Rachel Crow will open the show here in Phoenix. Tickets are available for sale at livenation.com, ticketmaster or by calling 1-800-745-3000.  Reserved tickets will be priced at $35.00, 45.00 and $65.00 with lawn tickets for $20.00. To find out more, visit www.BigTimeTour.com.







GIVEAWAY
Enter now for your chance to win 4 tickets to the show. There will be 2 winners selected to win 4 lawn tickets each.


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Fine Print:  Giveaway is open to Arizona residents ages 18 and over and ends at 12:01 am EST on June 26, 2012. Two winners will receive four lawn tickets to the Big Time Summer Tour on July 17th at 7pm at Ashley HomeStore Pavilion in Phoenix. Winner will need to provide me with their name and address via email so the prize can be mailed. Number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Winner will drawn at random from all verified entries, contacted via email, and announced on this page at the end of the contest. It is the winner’s responsibility to submit a valid email address. If you use Facebook as the method of entry, please verify your email address. Winner has 48 hours to respond or prize will be redrawn. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook and we hereby release Facebook of any liability. Information is provided to Arizona Shopping Secrets, not to Facebook. Prize is non-transferable. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. In exchange for the right to participate, each contestant agrees to release and indemnify Arizona Shopping Secrets from and against any and all claims, demands and/or causes of action of any nature or kind whatsoever, whether presently known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, that arise out of the contestant’s participation in the contest and, if the contestant is a winner, the receipt and/or use of their prize.

Looking for a fun way to cool off this summer?

Now thru the end of June, Big Surf AZ in Tempe is offering their Season Pass for $49.95. The Season Pass also includes a coupon book with savings of over $250 on food, raft rentals & more. If planning on going a few times this year, it's a great deal considering regular adult admission for one day is $26.95.

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Fine Print:
Giveaway is open to Arizona residents ages 18 and over and ends at 12:01 am EST on June 18, 2012. One winner will receive a gift certificate valid for one 2012 Big Surf Season Pass + Coupon Book. Winner will need to provide me with their name and address via email so the prize can be mailed. Number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Winner will drawn at random from all verified entries, contacted via email, and announced on this page at the end of the contest. It is the winner’s responsibility to submit a valid email address. If you use Facebook as the method of entry, please verify your email address. Winner has 48 hours to respond or prize will be redrawn. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook and we hereby release Facebook of any liability. Information is provided to Arizona Shopping Secrets, not to Facebook. Prize is non-transferable. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

Who likes Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza? If you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for? Fresh pizza baked right in your own oven - YUM! 


To get their latest offers and information make sure to "Like" Papa Murphy's Greater Phoenix Facebook Page. If you want to save even more, make sure to join their Phoenix Text Club by texting PAPAPHX to 95323 for their most aggressive deals. 


Also, help support a great cause as from now until June 25th, Papa Murphy's Greater Phoenix locations are donating $1 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital with any Mini Murph pizza purchased. 


As if you needed another reason to go? Enter now (using form below) for your chance to win 1 of 3 FREE Large 1-Topping Pizzas, plus one Grand Prize Winner will also win a Bamboozle 12” x 20” size pizza peel branded with the Papa Murphy’s logo. Grand prize valued at $30.  




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I wanted to introduce a new daily deal site that is going to be launching soon in Phoenix, AZ. This site was created by Elena, a woman who loves saving money and discovering what her neighborhood has to offer. Therefore, she created BigDealGirl.com to help out and connect with other women in the Phoenix Metro area who share the same interests. Once it launches, the website will be bringing their subscribers deals of up to 90% off at local restaurants, family activities, spas and more. The email sign up takes only seconds and it's completely free. The site will also have a wonderful referral program which will make it possible for members to score free deals.


And if that wasn't enough, they are also sponsoring a giveaway here on Arizona Shopping Secrets. One lucky winner will receive a $50 Fry's Food Store gift card. Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter.

Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic is coming to Phoenix, April 12-15, 2012

Be part of the festivities when Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic comes to the US Airways Center in Phoenix!  More than 65 of Disney's captivating characters and their unforgettable stories come to life in this commemorative celebration, produced by Feld Entertainment.  In this lavish ice show, everyone's favorite sweethearts, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, take audiences on a fun-filled adventure, sharing memories with Disney friends including Goofy, Donald Duck, the beloved Disney Princesses, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, Mulan, Timon, Pumbaa, Stitch, Nemo, the Incredibles and many more! 

Beautifully choreographed skating, breathtaking production numbers, stunning costumes and toe-tapping songs will inspire fond Disney memories. Families can share this once-in-a-lifetime skating spectacular as Mickey and the rest of the gang take the audience on a whirlwind tour of favorite Disney moments.

WHEN:
  Thursday, April 12 – 7:30 p.m.
  Friday, April 13 – 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  Saturday, April 14 – 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  Sunday, April 15 – 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:
  US Airways Center – 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ  85004
TICKETS:   Ticket price levels are $13, $17, $24, $40 (VIP) and $58 (Front Row).                  

DISCOUNTS:
Save 50% with Opening Night tickets available for “Buy One Get One Free” (excluding Front Row and VIP seating areas; limited to 6 per order). Tickets are available at the US Airways Center Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000.

or

Get 4 tickets for only $44! Use code NALA at ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000, or redeem this flyer at the US Airways Center Box Office. Good for Friday, April 13th 10:30am and 7:30pm, Saturday, April 14th 7:30pm, and Sunday, April 15th 1:30pm and 5:30pm(excluding Front Row and VIP seating). A minimum of 4 tickets is required; additional tickets can be purchased at $11 each. No double discounts. Service charges, handling and facility fees may apply.

GIVEAWAY:
**WINNER ANNOUNCED - Congrats to Michelle R.**

Click here and enter your email for your chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic on opening night, April 12th, 2012 at 7:30pm at US Airways Center in Phoenix.  One entry per person. Must be at least 18 years old to enter.  Please only enter if you are able to attend the event.  Winner will be chosen at random on evening of March 28, 2012 and notified via email and posted on Facebook. Winners will need to provide me with their full name so they can pick up their tickets at the will call window the day of the show with their ID.


Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Feld Entertainment is neither a sponsor nor endorser of this promotion.
The Walt Disney Company is neither a sponsor nor endorser of this sweepstakes.

It’s time to dust off your sweat bands, leg warmers and neon tees and head on over to your local Target® to moon walk down the cereal aisle, as Big G cereals have brought back their “Retro” themed packaging, 80’s style. Big G cereals will be channeling their Retro roots and to help celebrate, they have partnered with Atari®, bringing classic 80’s games like Asteroids, Missile Command and Centipede to your breakfast table.



Collect all 5 different packages that include totally radical Atari Activities on the back of each box; available exclusively at Target starting February through mid-March.

Participating Big G cereals include: Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (17 oz.), Lucky Charms® (16 oz.), Honey Nut Cheerios® (17 oz.), Cheerios® (18 oz.) and Cocoa Puffs® (16.5 oz.)

Did we mention it was Atari’s 40th Anniversary this year? Be sure to check out GrocerySavvy.com and test your online Atari gaming skills at Asteroids while also entering in a sweepstakes for chance to win Target gift cards and Atari merchandise

Let Big G cereals, Target and Atari make your breakfast tubular and something the entire family will enjoy!

GIVEAWAY
One lucky Arizona Shopping Secrets' member is going to win a Big G Retro Prize Pack, which includes:
- (2) boxes of participating Big G cereals
- $10 Target gift card
- Free download "Atari 80 Classic Games In 1"

Click here to enter to win.

Contest ends February 21st at 8:00 PM MST. Must be Arizona resident to win.

Disclosure:  The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills, Atari and Target through MyBlogSpark.

Thanks to all that entered and congratulations to the winners. I will be sending an email shortly to all the winners. Please reply back so I can get you your free pizza card. If I don't hear back within 7 days, new winners will be selected.

Enter now to win 1 of 25 Free Large 1-Topping Pizzas from Papa John's

Winners will receive a card containing an online code to be redeemed at papajohns.com for one FREE large 1-topping pizza. Valid for carryout or delivery at all corporate Arizona locations (includes most Phoenix Metro locations). Code expires 12/31/13.

Click here to enter.

A random drawing will take place on the evening of Sunday, February 5th. Winners will be posted on Facebook and also contacted via email address entered. Limit 1 entry per person.

I had the opportunity to see this show this past October in Tucson and it was great! A fast paced show with lots of high flying adventures and some great ice skating moves and costumes. My kids were definitely entertained during the entire show. A must see for Toy Story fanatics.

Toy Story 3, the Academy Award^®-winning smash hit blockbuster, is so hot it’s cool as everyone’s favorite toys take to the ice in Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3!  An accomplished creative team and a cast of world-class skaters are bringing Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl; and the rest of the Toy Story gang to fans and families around the country in this all-new, high-energy ice spectacular.

TICKETS:   
Ticket price levels are $14, $18, $25, $40 (VIP) and $68 (Front Row).

Discounts -

• Opening Night tickets available for "Buy One, Get One Free"
  
  *excluding Front Row and VIP seating areas. Limited to 6 per order. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the venue Box Office.

• Get 4 tickets for for $44 with code: MOMMYDEAL
  
  *Valid only on the $18 and $14 price levels for the following show dates and times: Thursday 7:30 pm, Friday 10:30 am and 7:30 pm, Saturday 7:30 pm and Sunday 5:30 pm shows. Available online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the venue Box Office. Restrictions – no double discounts, not valid on previously purchased tickets or group sales. Additional fees apply.

ENTER TO WIN
Giveaway Ended - Congrats to Wanda M. & Bryanna W.
Click here and enter your email for your chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 on opening night, January 18th, 2012 at 7:30pm at US Airways Center in Phoenix.  One entry per person. Must be at least 18 years old to enter.  Please only enter if you are able to attend the event.  Two winners will be chosen at random on evening of December 21, 2011 and notified via email and posted on Facebook. Winners will need to provide me with their full name so they can pick up their tickets at the will call window the day of the show with their ID.


Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Feld Entertainment is neither a sponsor nor endorser of this promotion.
The Walt Disney Company is neither a sponsor nor endorser of this sweepstakes.

Starting November 20th and running thru December 11th, Fry’s Food Stores will offer quadruple fuel rewards points on most gift cards sold at its in-store kiosk. The rewards points can be redeemed for discounts of up to $0.10 on fuel at Shell stations and $1.00 at Fry's fuel centers. “We encourage customers to stop by Fry’s and purchase gift cards to use like cash, in order to save on fuel. We think it’s an easy and convenient way to kick off holiday shopping before heading out to retailers,” notes Kathy Kelly, president of Kroger Personal Finance.

The more points you accrue, the greater the rewards. For example, for every purchase of $50 in gift cards from Fry’s Gift Card Mall, you will receive 200 fuel points. Those 200 points can be redeemed for $0.10 off per gallon at two different fill-ups at your local Shell station, or $0.20 off per gallon at your local Fry's fuel center.

Choose from retailers such as Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, Starbucks, iTunes, Lowes, Gap and Old Navy, Chili’s and Best Buy, among many others. Some exclusions do apply, and the rewards offer may vary by market, so customers are encouraged to visit their local store for more information.

“The holiday gift card deal is just another way we offer meaningful savings to customers when they need it most,” Kelly says.

GIVEAWAY

CONTEST HAS ENDED. Congrats to Amy W.
Click here, enter your name and email address to be entered in the drawing for a $25 Kroger Gift Card (valid at Fry's Food Stores). Entries taken until 11/18/11 at noon, then a random drawing will take place shortly after.  Winner will be posted on Facebook and contacted via email address entered. Contest open to AZ residents only. Limit 1 entry per person.

NOTE: Kroger provided me with a $25 gift card, above information, and additional $25 gift card for giveaway.

Who is ready for great music and entertainment, fried food & fun rides?

The Arizona State Fair is now open thru November 6, 2011.

Depending on which day you would like to attend there are different discounts offered, see below for details.  NOTE: The fair is closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

Discounted Admission/Rides

Valid any day
- Read 3 books, get 3 carnival rides FREE. Kids ages 5-14. Click here for form. 
- $3 off regular priced admission when show receipt showing milk, cheese & yogurt purchased in one transaction. One receipt per person.

Wednesdays
- Free Admission from noon – 6pm with donation.  10/19 - 3 cans of food / 10/26 - Gently used adult jeans, tennis shoes or a backpack / 11/2 - One pair of new socks or one Valley Metro All Day Pass
- Rides & games just $2 all day

Thursdays
- Free Admission until 1pm
- Unlimited Ride Wristbands $25 (stop by any Cricket Wireless store & get $5 off coupon)- $2 Games

Fridays
- 1/2 price admission, $2 rides, games & select food until 6pm
- 11/4 - Armed Forces Day - Free admission for America’s active duty, reservists, veterans, and retired military personnel and their families with Military ID. Enter through Encanto admission gate, located on the NE corner of the Fairgrounds.

Saturdays
- Purchase three 20 oz bottles of Coca-Cola at any Albertsons and receive a coupon valid for buy 1, get 1 free admission valid on Saturdays until 6pm

Sundays
- Free Admission until noon
- Unlimited Ride Wristbands $30
- $2 Games

Click here for more information on discounts offered.

Entertainment
Want to see Billy Idol, Tone Loc, Gavin DeGraw & David Cook, 3 Doors Down, Bret Michaels, Big Time Rush, Sublime, Snoop Dogg and others live in concert? Concerts are FREE with paid fair admission on first come, first served basis. Otherwise, you can purchase reserved seating from Ticketmaster and State Fair Box Office.  Click here for schedule.

Food & Drink
Guests may bring in their own food and drink.  Note: No glass containers or alcohol and no storage facilities available.

On Fridays - select food $2 until 6pm

Click here for food & vendor coupons valid at the fair.

Discounted Parking
- $5 parking on the 20th Ave. Lot (regular price $10), located on the SW corner of 19th Ave. & Encanto.
- Park FREE and Ride the Shuttle to the Fair on Friday evenings, Saturday & Sundays. Click here for more information.

ENTER TO WIN
WINNER ANNOUNCED - Click here and enter name and email address for your chance to win a promo pack from the Arizona State Fair ($60 value) includes 4 admission tickets + 6 rides.  A random drawing will occur on afternoon of Wednesday, October 19th.  Winner will be notified on Facebook and via email address provided. Winner will pick up prize at will call at the fair.


Follow Arizona State Fair on Facebook for up-to-date information on the fair.

Toy Story 3, the Academy Award^®-winning smash hit blockbuster, is so hot it’s cool as everyone’s favorite toys take to the ice in Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3!  An accomplished creative team and a cast of world-class skaters are bringing Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl; and the rest of the Toy Story gang to fans and families around the country in this all-new, high-energy ice spectacular.

TICKETS:   
Ticket price levels are $15, $20, $35 (VIP) and $50 (Front Row).  Opening Night tickets available for only $10 each (not valid on premium seating; limit 6 tickets per order). Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the venue Box Office. 

Save an additional $5 off tickets when purchasing online at Ticketmaster.com with code MOM11
*excludes Front Row, VIP and $10 opening night tickets


ENTER TO WIN
*WINNER ANNOUNCED: Congratulations to Lindsay P (smileygirl0413)
Enter your email for your chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 on opening night, October 13th, 2011 at 7pm at Tucson Convention Center.  One entry per person. Must be at least 18 years old to enter.  Please only enter if you are able to attend the event.  A winner will be chosen at random on October 7, 2011. Winner will need to provide me with their full name so they can pick up their tickets at the will call window the day of the show with their ID.

COLORING FUN
Click here to download a coloring sheet for the kids.

Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Feld Entertainment is neither a sponsor nor endorser of this promotion.
The Walt Disney Company is neither a sponsor nor endorser of this sweepstakes.