Category Archives: Non-gambling Activities

Rattlesnake Finish

Posted on July 23, 2016 by queen of comps

Okay, okay – here is “the end of the story” so many of you have been clamoring for: Not very dramatic – saw no rattlesnakes, but that is probably a good thing! We saw some Pokemon Go players there but Kaity … Continue reading →

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Awesome Outdoor Art

Posted on July 17, 2016 by queen of comps

After 31 years of visiting and then living in Las Vegas, Brad and I are a bit jaded on the subject of “Vegas Sights” – been there seen that! But this week we were surprisingly awed by a relatively new … Continue reading →

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The Vegas Life of the Frugal Gamblers

Posted on January 21, 2016 by queen of comps

People often have asked us, since we moved to Las Vegas, if we gamble every day.  I think they are looking at their daily activities when they visit Las Vegas for a few days and then think if a person … Continue reading →

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Vegas News Items

Posted on February 13, 2015 by queen of comps

Satisfying the “Crave”: Last night Brad and I visited the White Castle that just opened a week or so ago on the Strip, at the Casino Royale. First one west of the Mississippi! The buns are not exactly the same … Continue reading →

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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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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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Volunteering Provides Balance

Posted on May 16, 2012 by queen of comps

In going through some old computer files recently, I came across this Frugal Fridays article I wrote back in September, 2007: There are people in every area of life who become obsessed with one activity, whether it’s their job or a … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Changes

Posted on March 18, 2012 by queen of comps

Out with the old – in with the new. Here are some of the changes we have noticed recently in the casinos where we hang out. Las Vegas Changes was last modified: March 18th, 2012 by queen of comps

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Vegas on the Cheap

Posted on February 2, 2012 by queen of comps

Here is the most recent YouTube video in the popular series of free educational gambling videos presented by Steve Bourie on his American Casino Guide Web site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGGxU3a3N8o.  I give many hints on how to “do” Vegas frugally so you can keep more money in your … Continue reading →

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A Big Freebie on Labor Day

Posted on September 2, 2011 by queen of comps

From SaveLV.com – a great daily e-mail for bargains in Las Vegas: Free Admission to Springs Preserve Target is sponsoring free admission to Springs Preserve Museum & Botanical Gardens A Big Freebie on Labor Day was last modified: October 15th, … Continue reading →

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