Binge Worthy Shows

Whether this is your last weekend of summer break, or you have several more days, there is still time to check-out and binge watch a show. The following are some of our favorites:

Portlandia

If you enjoy poking fun at hipsters, this show will fill your snarky heart! If you are a hipster, you may want to skip it. It hits a little close to home. Although not meant for kids, you can watch it if kids are lurking around.

The Staircase

A true crime drama about the indictment, trial, and conviction of crime author Michael Peterson for the death of his wife, Kathleen. In December 2001, she was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in their North Carolina home. Peterson was the only person in the house at the time. But that’s just one part of what’s turned into a three-part story... Pull the blinds, fix a snack, and settle in!

Wynonna Earp

The best way to describe this show is, "a supernatural Western horror." Wynona is the great, great granddaughter of Wyatt Earp. She fights the reincarnated bodies of the men he already killed using her “Peacemaker” revolver. Come on, it's creepy and fun!

GLOW

Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling is a comedy featuring the lives of female professional wrestlers in the 80s. You don't have to like wrestling, or the 80s to be entertained by this inspiring comedy. Great writing is always enjoyable, and this show has it!

For a complete list of Netflix shows, check out this page.

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The Best Happy Hours In Maricopa County

Teachers share a love of many things. One of the best is happy hour. Affordable food and drinks with good colleague friends at the end of a week. Who can scoff at that? But where to go? Who has the best deals? We got you covered. The following are a few of our favorites:

Bliss/ReBAR

905 N. Fourth St., Phoenix

A casual environment just north of downtown. Great patio during the cooler months.

11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekdays; all day Monday; reverse happy hour 10 p.m.-close Thursday-Sunday.
$4 well drinks and all beer; $2 off select appetizers, glasses of wine and premium spirits. More

Crudo

3603 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix

An upscale environment in Arcadia. Their happy hour lets you feel fancy without paying fancy prices!

5-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday

$3 beer, $5 wine and $7 cocktails; $5 small bites. More

Windsor

5223 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

An upscale yet very casual pub in central Phoenix. Aggressive happy hour pricing all day until 5:00. Perfect for teachers who can get out of school by 3:30. Great patio and attached to the best ice cream shop in the area.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends.
$5 cocktails, wine, and pitchers of beer. More

Roaring Fork

4800 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

Great food on the happy hour menu. 

4-10 p.m. Sunday-Monday; 4-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
$5 specialty cocktails; $5 wine by the glass; $10 or less soup, salad, and appetizers. More

There are so many more, and our friends at the Arizona Republic put them all in one giant list. You can see it here.

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The Iconic Staycation!

There's something special about staying in a room you don't have to clean and hanging out by a pool where people bring you drinks. It's called a vacation. And in Phoenix in the summer, we call it a staycation! Take advantage of that final chill-out experience you deserve before heading back to school!

The Wigwam Resort

The historic west valley resort is within walking distance of local restaurants and bars, making this a great place to stay without having to pay resort restaurant prices. Summer resident rates starting from $99 Sunday – Thursday. Learn More

Mountain Shadows Resort

Newly renovated, this iconic Phoenix resort is a sleek, hip, retro marvel in Paradise Valley. $119 on select dates, May 28 through August 31. If you like to golf, it offers a fantastic 3-par, 18-hole course. Go early to avoid the heat. Learn More

Pointe Hilton at Squaw Peak Resort

If you have kids, this is the place to go. With suite deals starting at $129 a night, you get access to the water park and mini golf (call to see what the current resort fee is). Even better, get a group of friends together and book an entire casita. The rooftop patio on the casita makes a great place to hang out in the evening, and each group of casitas has their own pool and bbq area.  Learn More

For a more comprehensive list of summer deals, check out this article from The Arizona Republic.

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36-Hour Beach Vacation

There are 17 days until most teachers report back to school. Don’t despair: there is still plenty of time to get in some epic summer adventures. For starters, you can do a 36-hour beach trip for under $300! Check out our plan: 

6 a.m. - Noon

Pack a cooler and drive to San Diego ($120 in gas, round trip)

Listen to these podcasts to pass the time:

• 3Ps in a Pd (Education)
• Stuff You Should Know (General Info)
• American History Storytellers (History)

Noon - 12:30 p.m.

Grab a couple of tacos at City Tacos ($8)]

12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Visit the tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument. It’s also a great photo spot if you are looking for that “look at me rocking summer vacation” photo. ($15 entrance fee)

3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Beach time! Drag out that cooler you packed and have a picnic on the beach. Stay for the sunset.

Find a hotel away from the beach and downtown for the best prices. Pick one with free breakfast. ($100)

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Boat ride across the bay. Take the ferry from downtown San Diego to Coronado. ($10, round trip, plus a few bucks for parking downtown)

Walk around Coronado. Grab a slice of pizza on Coronado at Village Pizzeria Bayside ($15)

Noon - 6 p.m.

Drive back to Phoenix. Listen to those podcasts you didn’t finish.

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