"...only the yard changes"

The title was from a sticker I saw on an RV, "Home stays the same, only the yard changes."  I thought it was apt for this post.

We've been looking for other possible parks over the past week.  In addition to cost considerations, I've wanted a place that is a bit more kid friendly.  A playground would be awesome.  We've also considered the cost of staying in RV parks as opposed to mobile home parks.  When we thought about moving in the past we had to consider where Brother's school was in relation to "home."  Now that we are homeschooling we only have to worry about my commute to work and Husband's commute to campus for classes.  The East Valley offers a number of options which are located close to the light rail line, are reasonably priced, and it seem like they have a good, family vibe.  Our first choice does not have any immediate openings, but these things change so we are on the wait list.  In the meantime we found other communities that offer month-to-month options which seems promising.  I gave notice to our current park and they rented our spot for March, so we really are moving...the final destination has yet to be decided...stay tuned!

One thing that is annoying about these month-to-month deals is that they rarely prorate the remainder of the month and refund you if you leave before the month is up.  Also, their weekly rates are so high that if you stay 12 days into the month it is almost worth it to pay for the whole month.  I'm bummed because that is our situation for May.  We have to be in AZ for the first couple of weeks, and will have to pay the monthly rate at most of these places. 

I purchased a year subscription to AllStays on the recommendation of my favorite YouTubers. This is a handy tool because I can search the valley (and our summer locations) to look for parks that accept all ages - many of the parks are 55+ in AZ.  I didn't have that before and it was difficult sorting through all the places that wouldn't take us.  You can also refine your search by many amenities, I checked out parks with pools & playgrounds just out of curiosity (though there are not many).  You can also filter by private parks versus state campgrounds and then show only parks that have electricity (a must in the warmer months in AZ).