Jean Scott's Frugal Vegas

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 leisure-time hobby. A workaholic in any career may find that his family takes second place to his job. A woman may neglect her children because she spends too much time in computer chat rooms. Even a person who reads or watches TV all the time may find that close relationships suffer.

Someone who gambles faces the same dangers. Read more… »

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. Read more… »

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 gambling bankroll.

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 Read more… »

Last week, although I mixed in some casino subjects, I talked a lot about family activities.  I always want to stress that it is good for a gambler to have balance in his life between his gambling activities and those that Brad and I always refer to as those in the “real world.”  This goes for both the casual and/or recreational one and for the professional who depends on his skill for some or all of his income.  Read more… »

Well, not exactly – but recently we mingled with some of the relatives of notorious mob figures at the VIP Preview Party at the Las Vegas Mob Experience, a museum that has just opened in the Tropicana Hotel and Casino.

I am not a good person to review museums.  Read more… »

Over the ending of the 5-year HBO series “Big Love.”  I am a writer and routinely look for foreshadowing – but this one hit me unexpectedly – right in the gut.  Read more… »

Vegas isn’t world-renown for the “arts,” by any stretch.  However, there are many pockets of “culture” around if you look for them.  One place to search  is the Web site City of LV – Office of Cultural affairs. Read more… »

Here’s some good news for extreme frugalites:  the opening of a huge new thrift store in Vegas.  Actually this new Savers store, located in the SE corner strip mall at Sahara and Decatur, replaces the smaller store that used to be on Spring Mountain near Decatur. Read more… »

We haven’t done this tour but it sounds interesting. If you have been on this adventure, I’d welcome a report under “Comments.”

“Book the Desert Adventure ATV Tour from Awesome Adventures anytime during December and save $50 per person! That’s right, you pay only $139 per person! This is the tour that started it all and is our #1 selling ATV Adventure!

“Get ready to kick up some sand on a private trail system just outside the Valley of Fire State Park! We offer the ultimate self-driving off-road ATV Tour that will allow you to experience the Southwestern Desert from a unique perspective on a private trail system that no uninvited intruders may enter. You will ride your ATV through a series of trails from sand dunes, sand stones, washes and gullies. Drive your ATV to the top of the mesas and see views of Lake Mead, the entrance to the Grand Canyon, and the North Side of the Valley of Fire.

“Gift certificates are available for future travel, but you must purchase now to receive this discounted offer!

“To book this discounted adventure call (702) 257-7338 and use code V4LDEC09.”

This information was found at Vegas4Locals, where there is an abundance of free and discounted activities. Great resource for non-gambling activities and events for both locals and visitors.