Save Money

The are quite a few restaurants around town that will give your child a free meal if he or she is accompanied by a paying adult. In this listing, I'll tell you which restaurants, which days of the week they offer the special, and any other restrictions they might have.
Restaurants That Offer Kids Eat Free Days

Mall playgrounds, splash pads, free crafts, library programs -- check here for some ideas for free fun that you can have with the kids.
Free Things To Do For Kids

Not everything in Scottsdale, Arizona is accessible to only the wealthy! While Scottsdale might have a reputation of being where the rich and famous live and play, you might be surprised that you can plan entire itineraries around free and cheap activities here.
Scottsdale on the Cheap

There are quite a few companies that offer daily deals or one day deals in Arizona. Sign up for free and receive daily or periodic emails with discount deals for products and services around the Phoenix metro area. Some are for restaurants, some are for spas or salons, some are for local activities, and others are for miscellaneous products and services. You'll typically pay half price for whatever the deal of the day is, and you can usually print the certificate within a few minutes after you purchase it.
Get Deals Every Day

These deep discount stores are all over the place. You can buy food, furniture, housewares, cleaning supplies, toys and more. Be careful to assess the quality of what you are buying. A great bargain on scratchy sheets or plastic toys that fall apart after 5 minutes of playtime may not really be a bargain at all. Still, if you think it through, you can save quite a bit of money on some everyday items.
Where are the Dollar Stores

Thrift stores generally sell items that have been donated to them. Be patient and visit often, because the inventory typically changes dramatically during any given week. Clothing, household goods and gift items are most common. You can also find some vintage items as well as great ideas for costumes.
Find a Thrift Store

Both major electricity utility companies in the Phoenix area, SRP and APS, offer discount rate plans for people who can use most of the energy in their homes during off-peak hours. On average, people save from 4% to 7% per year when enrolling in these plans.
Get a Special Electric Rate Plan

Various organizations including the State of Arizona offer clinics where you can get free immunizations that are required before your child can go to school.
Find Free Shots for Your Kids

One of the best bargains of the summer is that there is sure to be a community pool not far from you. Typically a buck or two per person can provide an entire day of cool, wet fun. Pack some frozen drinks in a cooler, grab the towels and head out to one of more than 60 pools in Greater Phoenix. Pools typically open on Memorial Day weekend and close in early August when schools are back in session.
Find a Public Pool