Category Archives: Family News

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Posted on July 12, 2016 by queen of comps

Nothing like getting rid of a 15-year-old desk and filing cabinets to bring back memories. Slot cards from casinos we haven’t entered for many many years, some of which don’t even exist anymore. Strategy charts from games we won’t ever … Continue reading →

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A Trip Report

Posted on June 24, 2016 by queen of comps

I probably rightly could have titled this “Using My Own Advice.” Sometimes people question whether the casino information I write about is actually usable in real-life situations. So I decided to report on a recent trip Brad and I took to Harrah’s … Continue reading →

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Family Distractions

Posted on May 15, 2016 by queen of comps

This is why I don’t have time to blog. Family Distractions was last modified: May 15th, 2016 by queen of comps

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A Blast From the Past

Posted on May 12, 2016 by queen of comps

I’m going to be out of town for a little while and hopefully on vacation from my computer much of the time.  Brad and I will be flying to Georgia to help granddaughter Kaitlynn celebrate her graduation from Columbus State … Continue reading →

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More January Notes

Posted on January 8, 2016 by queen of comps

SILVERTON While they are resurfacing the floor in front of the aquarium, they have this “Hard Hat offer”:  Present a Bass Pro Shops receipt of $10 or more at the Silverton Rewards Club and receive a $10 Silverton Dining Coupon.  … Continue reading →

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Holiday Greetings

Posted on December 26, 2015 by queen of comps

Yesterday was a typical Las Vegas holiday celebration for us, combining family celebration and casino promotions! First we drove north across town to where my sister Starr and David live, feasting, opening gifts, and sharing a lot of joy and … Continue reading →

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Back Home from Vacation

Posted on September 21, 2015 by queen of comps

We recently arrived back home in Vegas after 12 days of our favorite kind of vacation, combining casino play, touristy sightseeing, and family time. First, we flew to Memphis to take advantage of a good offer from the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, … Continue reading →

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Exclamation Points!!!

Posted on August 4, 2015 by queen of comps

Warning:  This is a proud Grandma post and not about gambling or Las Vegas.  But a few of you have asked for some family news – and since I have been super busy updating Frugal 2, I decided to let granddaughter Kaitlynn fill … Continue reading →

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Back from Indy Reunion

Posted on June 26, 2015 by queen of comps

I’ve been absent here for awhile but have been out of town for a little non-casino  vacation.  Just got back from a few days in Indianapolis, IN, where we visited with many of Brad’s relatives.    We spent time with … Continue reading →

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Holiday Greetings

Posted on December 26, 2014 by queen of comps

The Growing Frugal Family I haven’t been blogging for the last week or so – for many reasons.  First, Brad and I haven’t been in Las Vegas or even near a casino.  And gambling has been the last thing on my … Continue reading →

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