Hello Frugal Friends!

Posted on July 6, 2012 by frugalinformer

Frugal Informer - Uncle Sam wants you to be frugal!Welcome to the Frugal Informer-Tucson!

Here you can find info on frugal finds in and near your neighborhood.  Thrift stores, fire sales, community rummage sales, cheap eats, and freebies. We let you know what’s out there, it’s up to you to go snap up those frugal finds!  If you have the scoop on frugal find you’d like to share, please let us know here.

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Go forth and be frugal!

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Nifty Thrifty Resale and Estate Sales

Posted on October 27, 2025 by frugalinformer

It’s only open on Fridays and Saturdays and has no signage that makes it easy to see from the street, but this thrift store has a fun collection of almost everything. From furniture, housewares, stationary and art supplies, clothing, books, DVDs, albums, to cleaning equipment, storage shelving, tools, bicycles and so much more. The day we visited, there was even a pedicab rickshaw available, a motorcycle, and 3.5 and 5-inch floppy disks! The best part is the resident giant schnauzer named Duke. He is super chill and won’t get in the way of your treasure hunt.

Located at the south end of the strip mall on Craycroft, the unassuming store front hides a wealth of treasures. Follow the store on Facebook, to get current days and times they are open and any specials they are running.

Happy thrifting, frugal friends!

Nifty Thrifty Resale
2026 S Craycroft Rd,
Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: (520) 247-3457

Facebook: facebook.com/p/Nifty-Thrifty-61550281602950/

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Find the Best Free Cultural and Educational Media on the Web

Posted on March 22, 2024 by frugalinformer

Ah… the wonders of the internet. So much stuff to see, sort through, ignore. But if you’re looking to use your internet access and time to learn new things, grow your mind, expertise, and even find a new career path, then you want to check out….

OpenCulture.com

Open Culture has info on courses, audio books, entertainment, education, articles on where to find other amazing free resources, and more. There is so much to explore. No more brain rot from social media dance videos, up your mental game and feed it new info….for FREE!

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Birthday Freebies and Deals in the Tucson Area

Posted on August 28, 2017 by frugalinformer

Hey everybody, it’s my birthday!

To celebrate, I’m sharing with you places in the Tucson area that offer freebies or great deals for your birthday.

FREE Birthday Food/Drinks:

FREE Retail Deals:

 

So, I’m off to get my freebies! Good to know that making that trip around the sun each year can reap some tasty benefits!

 

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FREE Admission & Backpacks for Kids at Reid Park Zoo June 24th

Posted on June 22, 2017 by frugalinformer

FREE Admission for Kids to Reid Park Zoo in Tucson Plus Free Backpacks for the First 1000 Kids

 
 The Arizona Federation for Children is sponsoring an event this Saturday, June 24 from 8am-12pm.  They are inviting families to come visit us in Tucson at the Reid Park Zoo THIS Saturday, June 24th from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.! All kids get in free (with a paid adult).

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Papa John’s Pizza at 50% Off

Posted on June 19, 2017 by frugalinformer

Do you like pizza? Do you like it better at 50% off?

Yeah, we thought so.
Visit https://www.papajohns.com/order/stores-near-me for the store nearest you.
Use promocode: PAPA. Expires: 6/25.
papa johns 50 off
 
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CHEAP MOVIES FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER

Posted on June 3, 2015 by frugalinformer

Know what’s great about summer? CHEAP MOVIES FOR KIDS, that’s what!

frugal-informer-cheap-movies-for-kidsCinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse program offers kid/family friendly flicks at a super duper price. $5 for 10 movies when a pass is purchased in advance or only $1 at the box office the day of the show. Keep the kiddos cool and contained (at least for an hour and a half).

Below are the flyers of the schedules for the three Cinemark theaters in Tucson offering the Clubhouse: Century 20 El Con, Century Gateway 12, and Century Park Place 20. Heck, there’s even a coupon on a purchase of a snack. Dang!

Cinemark Summer-Century 20 El Con

CENTURY 20 EL CON

Cinemark Summer-Century Gateway 12

CENTURY GATEWAY 12

Cinemark Summer-Park Place

PARK PLACE 20

 

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All Tucson Area Goodwill Stores Are Having a 50% Off Sale

Posted on December 27, 2014 by frugalinformer

One day only, everything at every Tucson area Goodwill store will be 50% off!

goodwill-50off-saleWhaaa?!  It’s like Christmas all over again.  And did you know that these kind of sales are the few times that books actually go on sale?  Get something “new” to read during these cold nights.

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FREE $10 Twice and Nice Gift Card on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday

Posted on November 25, 2014 by frugalinformer

Get a $10 Gift Card FREE on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday

frugal-informer-twice-as-nice-offer-nov2014Yup, it’s Black Friday and Small Business Saturday again.  These are also great days to update your wardrobe or get some shiny accessories to wear to those holiday parties at Twice as Nice.  And if you spend $40, you get a FREE $10 gift card!  This offer is available at all Twice as Nice locations.


Visit Twice as Nice’s website and sign up on their mailing list to get great offers like this one sent directly to your email box.  shopselltrade.com

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FREE Family Arts Music Experience for the Whole Family – Nov. 2nd

Posted on October 30, 2014 by frugalinformer

Hey Tucson Parents! Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
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The Family Arts Music Experience at the Children’s Museum Tucson would probably be a fun event to check out. At this interactive event presented with Bollykids, festival-goers participate with local art-based organizations in activities the whole family can enjoy. Throughout the event, families are exposed to Indian culture through dance performances, ethnic food tastings, traditional clothing, and Indian crafts. Admission is free to the public.

Date:  Nov. 2nd
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m
Location:  Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Ave. 
Phone for More Info:  520-792-9985

Museum Web Page: www.childrensmuseumtucson.org/events-exhibits/signature-events

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Free Just-for-Kids Performance from the TSO String Quartet – November 1, 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by frugalinformer

TSO String Quartet Presents A Magical Musical Mystery

Date:  Saturday, November 1, 2014
Two Performances: 10:00 AM and 11:15 AM.Location:  Tucson Symphony Center → view map

As described on the TSO’s website:
“Hop aboard the magical, musical bus for an exciting adventure in Disneyland! Save the day by solving a mystery with musical clues from famous characters. We’ll meet pirates, princesses, monsters, and many other surprises along the way. In A Magical Musical Mystery the audience will meet Sleeping Beauty, a Pirate from the Caribbean, Morticia from the haunted house and Cookie Monster! The music includes the Disneyland favorite, “It’s a Small World,” the sing-along “Wheels on the Bus” and more by Tchaikovsky, Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Williams and Mozart. The story was written by TSO Assistant Principal Violist Ilona Vukovic-Gay. Costumes welcomed!

A fun family experience for everybody. Filled with discovery, storytelling and a front row experience, our interactive ensemble concerts entertain, engage and educate our youngest listeners. (And maybe some of our older listeners too!) They’ll have a great time, and so will you. FREE for everybody with a suggested donation of $3 per person at the door.”

What a great way to see live music and for those kids who are starting out on string instrument instruction, it’s a great way to experience the possibilities of playing a instrument.

 

 

 

 

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