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In 2005, I moved from Ohio to Tampa Bay for a year... until I fell in love with my husband, guava pastries and 70-degree weather on Christmas. I've been here ever since, working as a journalist and moonlighting as a bargain hunter. My favorite four-letter word is "deal," so whether you've got money to burn or a pocket full of sunshine, I'll share the tips that'll get you more Florida for less.


Happy Memorial Day weekend! Through 9/3, military families get free admission to 1,500 museums nationwide! Pass it on! http://t.co/12AasnQP

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May 27, 2012

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Talk about a double-header: George M. Steinbrenner Field is the spring training home of the New York Yankees and in-season home of the Minor League Tampa Yankees.

Follow the Sun: Tampa Spring Training Hotel Package

January 17, 2012
Up North, the only baseball game you can expect to watch these days is of the Nintendo Wii variety. So instead of waiting for your favorite baseball team's AstroTurf to thaw... Read blog »
Related Tags: Clearwater, Tampa, Deals, Hotels, Sports, Dunedin

As I type this, it's 70 degrees and sunny outside my (open) window. Just sayin'.

Follow the Sun: Top 10 Songs for Your Florida Vacation Playlist

January 16, 2012
The world can be so cold. Especially in winter. So starting this week and through the end of February, I'll be featuring special winter-escape vacation deals for all you cold-weather readers.... Read blog »
Related Tags: Music, Deals

Sno cones count as a fruit, right?

Fair Deal: 3 Ways to Get a Discount at the Florida State Fair

January 14, 2012
This afternoon, Hubby and I attended a food truck rally with another couple. It wasn't long before we found ourselves in a food coma induced by chili cheese balls, apple empanadas, grilled... Read blog »
Related Tags: Family, Tampa, Deals, Festival

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the luckiest Disney guest of all?

Leapin' Lizards! Feb. 29 Brings an Extra Day of Disney Play

January 13, 2012
Parents, have your kids ever begged you for just "one more minute"? "One more minute" at the playground. "One more minute" of watching TV. "One more minute" before bedtime. If so, prepare to... Read blog »

'Kum' as you are to the Kumquat Festival.

'Kum' One, 'Kum' All to the FREE Dade City Kumquat Festival

January 12, 2012
Where I "kum" from, the only thing more pleasant than a festival is a FREE festival! So it should "kum" as no surprise that the annual Kumquat Festival is one... Read blog »

Hang around for discounts all month long!

January Discounts from Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

January 10, 2012
The animals aren't the only wild things at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. That's because throughout January 2012, you can take advantage of January Jackpot discounts: $2 Tuesdays: Print a coupon here... Read blog »
Related Tags: Family, Jacksonville, Zoos, Deals

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