Fresno Chaffee Zoo Lights November 25-27, December 2-4, 9-11, 16-23

Starting Friday November 25th every weekend from 5-8pm until Christmas, Fresno Chaffee Zoo will be celebrating the holidays with Zoo Lights. According to the website, "Go for a stroll through brilliantly lit pathways, take a photo with Santa, and enjoy live entertainment. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be served."  Admission is available for members the cost is $4 Adult, $2 Child (ages 2-11) and non-members $5 Adult, $3 Child (ages 2-11) Children 1 and under are free. ZooLights is sponsored by K-Jewel 99.3FM, KYNO 940AM & MATT Construction. Click HERE for more information.

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo November Camps

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is offering Day Camps this week November 21-23.
Zoo Adventure Camp
Monday "King of the Repitles"
Tuesday "Life on the Branch"
Wednesday "Boo with Labu"
Ages 5-11 are invited to come from 9am-4pm to enjoy activities that include a morning and afternoon snack, although lunch will not be provided. Each day has a different theme. The cost is $53 a day for members and $57 a day for non-members.

Cubby Camp is also available for preschoolers ages 3-5 with the same activities and a snack, however it only lasts 9-12pm. The cost is $32 a day for members or $36 for non-members.

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is located at 894 W Belmont, in Fresno. (559) 498-5920



For more information you can check the calendar from the Central California Parent Magazine HERE.

U-Pick CSU Fresno Organic Student Farm Saturday December 10th

Join the CSU Fresno organic students at the farm for a pick-your-own this Saturday, December 10th! Come from 9am-11am and meet the students and staff, any them your questions and support the program. Cash only.
The farm is located on Barstow just east of Chestnut on the other side of the Gibson market.
This will be the last harvest of the season, possibly until late spring (May).

Come pick your own fresh organic vegetables at affordable prices! 

This crop includes: Organic arugula, beets, carrots, kale, rainbow Swiss chard, mustard greens, pumpkin, spinach, and turnips.

Free Flat Rate Shipping Boxes with USPS

You can order free flat rate shipping boxes (to be shipped with USPS only.) Click HERE. This is great timing for Christmas gifts you might be shipping to family and friends. With flat rate boxes the weight doesn't matter, just the size, so pack those babies as full as possible. Maybe I've just been lazy. With these boxes I can estimate better I think. Funny, they ship, your shipping boxes.          

League of Legends Free Online Game

League of Legends is a free online game that focuses on player versus player. If someone in your family plays a game like World of Warcraft that requires a monthly subscription and a fair amount of dedication, League of Legends is a nice alternative. It allows players to be play casually with friends online without worrying about getting their moneys worth. Growing up at the tail end of Generation X, I know how much video games have become a part of our entertainment culture. My husband and I play together and it provides us a great way to have a "date night" at home without paying a babysitter or for movie and a dinner we can't afford.

Freebies for Veterans and Active Duty Military November 11

Veteran's Day honors our veterans and active military duty and so do many restaurants and stores! Here are some participating retailers in the valley all you need is proof of military service. Some of these you may want to call before to make sure they are participating
Meals
IHOP Free Entree
Olive Garden Free Entree
Applebee's Free Entree
Chili's Free Entree
Famous Dave's Free Two Meat Salute
Denny's Free Grand Slam at Participating Locations
Subway offers vary Free 6" Sub
Hooters Free Wings Drink Purchase Required
Outback Free Bloomin Onion and Coke
Little Caesars Free Breadsticks
TGI Fridays BOGO

Red Carpet Car Wash-Free Full Service Car Wash at any of the four valley locations.


Many more discounts out there, but this should get you started!

Need Writing Help? English Tutoring by Sarah (me)

My mother is a retired teacher, and my whole life I have had the benefit of her shouting out grammar corrections when I speak. One the phone, if I said, "This is her," in response to someone wishing to speak to me, she would shout, "This is SHE!" across the house. I spent hours in her classroom after school reading and re-reading books bored to tears even though I knew them all already. As a result, I have been helping others with English since high school. (About 12 years) I've tutored all ages from 3-53 and especially enjoy teaching essay writing. (I was the outstanding political science graduate and Summa Cum Laude, [4.0 GPA])

This time of year many Seniors in high school are carefully composing their personal statements for colleges and universities around the country. 
If you are looking for some extra help and editing, I charge $20 to look over an essay, and $30 per hour to sit with your teenager and help them put together something that presents them well and makes them memorable.
You must think of these admissions officers like most readers: chained to a desk, in a hot room, under a bright light, with hundreds of essays to read. They maybe spent five minutes on your essay.
Make it easy on them, write an essay that will make them think, "Hey, I'd like to meet that person."

For tutoring in general, including phonics, SAT/ACT Prep, and more, my prices are about the same. I prefer to meet you in a library or at your home as long as other adults are present.
This includes the Fresno/Clovis/Auberry area.

Contact me via email fresnofrugalista at gmail dot com or call 559 977 6131.

Free Entrance to National Parks November 11-13th

National Parks will be offering free entrance the weekend of November 11-13th. That would include Sequoia and Yosemite. So if you're up for a drive, you can use your $10-$20 that would have needed for the entry fee on gas, food, or souvenirs! Don't forget a sweater and warm shoes! For details click HERE.