Category Archives: Family News

The Frugal Princess Visit – Part 2

Posted on August 28, 2013 by queen of comps

Las Vegas – living here or visiting – is not all about gambling.  Here is the Frugal Princess report I promised you, about a Las Vegas “Adventure” that takes you far away from  smoky casinos and into a wonderful fresh-air world of … Continue reading →

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The Frugal Princess Visit – Part 1

Posted on August 25, 2013 by queen of comps

Recently Brad and I enjoyed a real treat – a week-long visit from daughter Angela (the Frugal Princess) and her retired Army Ranger husband, Steve.  This was a rare adults-only trip since their kids had already enjoyed their own visit … Continue reading →

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Your Questions

Posted on July 25, 2013 by queen of comps

Several people have asked if I could share a written copy of my presentation at the recent host conference.  Unfortunately not, simply because I haven’t one –  it was not a formal “speech.”  It was in a Q+A format, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Hosts, Family News, Q+A | 3 Comments

Caesars “Rain Man” Suite

Posted on June 27, 2013 by queen of comps

Here are the photos I promised.  If you don’t know why this is called the “Rain Man” suite, you may have not seen – or don’t remember –  that wonderful movie “Rain Man.”  (One of my all-time favorite movies!)  You … Continue reading →

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Almost Grown-Up Vegas Visitors

Posted on June 23, 2013 by queen of comps

Recently we played host for 8 days to three under-twenty-one “kids” – I guess our grandchildren will always be “kids” to us even when they are much older!   Kaitlynn is almost 19, and grandson Zachary and his new bride, Taylor, … Continue reading →

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This Town is a Zoo!

Posted on May 25, 2013 by queen of comps

Brad and I were out and about yesterday and today, both on the Strip and in local casinos.  All I can say – the recession must be over!  It is a zoo here in town.  The traffic is horrendous.  Koval … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Family News | 11 Comments

WARNING: Proud Grandma Photos

Posted on February 20, 2013 by queen of comps

I try not to brag about my grandchildren or bore you with proud Grandma photos, but some of you have followed the Frugal Family doings down through the years.  For those who are interested in an update, here are photos taken December … Continue reading →

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Continuing our Long Vacation

Posted on December 12, 2012 by queen of comps

Someone reminded me that cruise photos were only $5 when we first cruised.  Now that I’ve thought about it, I believe that is correct.  I just remember that it seemed high back then when we had our own camera with … Continue reading →

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Southern Indiana Horseshoe Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on October 17, 2012 by queen of comps

Fall was always our favorite time of year when we lived in Indiana, so we really enjoyed going back to see the rolling hills ablaze with autumn colors.  Such a contrast to the Las Vegas landscape. We had not been back … Continue reading →

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Heading Back for an Indiana Visit

Posted on October 9, 2012 by queen of comps

We will be at the Southern Indiana Horseshoe this coming weekend (October 11-15), playing in a VIP slot tournament with “Team Hammond.”  I guess it’s a battle between the two Indiana Horseshoes!   We haven’t been at this Indiana riverboat casino … Continue reading →

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