Barrio Viejo serves as one of the largest concentrations of adobe buildings in the U.S.

-Border Beat

Established in the 1800s, Barrio Viejo is one of Tucson’s oldest neighborhoods and through itsHispanic style and culture it takes Tucson back to its roots.

Known for its adobe row style homes, like those seen in Mexico, some of the structures in this historic neighborhood have been standing for more than 100 years.

While the adobe is wearing, and the buildings' ages are no secret, many argue that the historic look is part of what makes the barrio such an important piece of Tucson history.

Barrio Info

MIX & MATCH

METALLIC

I found these awesome vintage food box toys at Savers Thrift. Great DIY magnets! EVERY week I get

pizza coupons ( brooklyn pizza, tucson, THANK YOU) I took the magnet off, cut it up, re-glued it to 

the toys! PERFECT fridge magnet! 

Click the link below for other fridge fun DIY tricks! 

Organization Sleeve Magnet (outgoing mail)(coupons)

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This weekend I found a slot of spare time to make these boots. I had cut them planning to DIY

the Free People boots (above). I changed my mind/never finished. So, I made these with some

scrap leather and heavy duty glue, for some funky spring time Cowboy Boots! 

Newest Obsession...

yvanrodic

Being involved in your local community! I try to make a point each week to check for upcoming events, art shows, flea markets, openings, etc. Because it is really beneficial to include yourself, a way to start new ventures, move forward, make new friendships, and learn new things. 

I sit down with my white board, wipe it clean, and go thru the local magazines and papers ( they're free here!) and take note on what is going. Sometimes I re-add things month after months because I didnt make it the previous month- but it a reminder! And since I have been doing this I've gone to more and more things! So, here is a DIY make a white board even a piece of glass works GREAT! 

http://6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.com/

http://www.designsponge.com/2009/09/diy-video-doily-applique-pillows-plate-wall-display.html
http://pinterest.com

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I did my weekly grocery shopping trip earlier today, and I needed salsa. 

I could not believe the prices! $3.00 for Pace a 12 oz jar, generic $2.99 for 14 oz. 

No way living in Arizona was going to pay that much for jarred salsa.

 But, I also knew I did not have the time to make homemade. 

And my food processor is on the fritz. So, I picked up some cheap canned salsa. 

I had pepperoncinis, onion, jarred bell peppers, and some chili pepper flakes at home. 

In 15 minutes I whipped up almost 4 times as much salsa as I would have gotten in the jar! 

Way to be a frugalista!