Thrifty 101 Featured!

Thrifty 101 has been featured on AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com!

It's such a fun site to check out. Christmas crafts are the fun to make and for nearly free you can't go wrong! I'm honored to have a featured profile and can't wait to link up over there in the future!

You can go check out their site HERE.

Guest Blogger Features! :)

I'M BAAACK!!

We just got back from (another) week long road trip. My 5 year old asked why we have to go on so many vacations. ;) We just got back from a road trip to Yellowstone/ Grand Teaton about 2 weeks ago and then today we got back from Southern UT/ Las Vegas. Truth be told it's because we purchased an annual National Parks pass and we are making sure we get our money's worth! ;) We visited our 9th National Park this trip and we have hit 4 of the 5 parks in Utah!

We did Bryce Canyon (above photo), Zions National Park, spent some time with family in Southern Utah then headed to Vegas to see PAUL SIMON IN CONCERT!!!!!!!! Seeing him on concert has been on my "bucket list" so actually going was a wonderful experience for me. It was an amazing concert. I loved it!
And I just have to share this photo. We weren't looking for it (although it did cross my mind to try and find it) and happened to drive right past it a few times. My 8 year old (and I) wanted to stop so we did. We went inside and took a few photos. We didn't see anyone from Pawn Stars there but it was fun to go inside.

While I was gone, Thrifty 101 had a few features I wanted to share with everyone. You might have guessed it, but in Vegas, you have to pay for internet in your room. Guess they don't want you on the computer in your room, they want you in the casinos downstairs! ha ha. Well, being as "thrifty" as I am I was limited to my Smart Phone internet and that doesn't quite cut blog updates.

Today Thrifty 101 was featured on my blog friend Brandy's "Gluesticks" blog. She's on maternity leave and was kind enough to let me take over for the day! Thanks Brandy!
And I got an exciting email from AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com letting me know they published my Winter Blocks in their free ebook! You can download the ebook HERE.

I'm happy to be home. Sad to leave the Vegas weather for the 50 degree weather here. I'm also not looking forward to the pile of laundry waiting for me upstairs. :)

Guest Blogger Feature! :)

Head on over and check out Mom's of all Trades.  They run an amazing site with tons of great ideas. They were kind enough to let me guest blog over there today!  I shared a few of Thrifty 101's most popular posts.

Thanks Kori and Tara!

And Welcome to Mom's of All Trades readers!  Thanks for stopping by! :)  Come back tomorrow (or after 5:00 MST tonight) to link up at DIY Thrifty Thursday link party! :)

Kreativ Blogger Award!

I'm very excited and flattered to receive this award from one of my readers!

Thank you Kim @ MorrowSunshine!

As part of this award, I am suppose to share 10 Things About Myself.  

Here are a few things you might not known (and might not want to) about me....

1. I am the oldest of 6 girls.  My husband is #3 of 8 boys. 
2. I get car sick VERY easily.  I don't think there is a person in my family (or extended family) that hasn't seen that one in action. (sorry guys!) ;) 
3. I love the feeling of walking into a home improvement store and being able to answer the question "Can I help you find anything?" with a "Nope, I've got it, thanks!"
   
4. I'm not a big reader.  But once I start a book my life goes on hold until I finish it. 
5. I love to travel.  I've been to 20 different countries all over the world.
6. It drives me CRAZY to not finish a project I've started. (see #4) 
7. I love anything to do with water.  I grew up water skiing and boating every weekend. I LOVE the beach, snorkeling and scuba diving!
8. My first job all through High School and College was as a Lifeguard.  That turned out to be a wonderful investment for me! :) 
9. I'm a pretty picky eater.  I won't eat things with weird textures.  Tapioca pudding for example. :P I don't eat veggies (unless you count corn and potatoes) and I HATE seafood! 
10. One place I want to see before I die is Egypt. (And Yellowstone, but that's in the plans for this summer) :)

So there you have it.  Me in 10 statements. :)  

I LOVE running Thrifty 101.  THANK YOU to everyone for your support.

Now here are my nominees for "Kreativ Bloggers"!

In no particular order...

Brooke @ All Things Thrifty

Amy @ Flexible Dreams

Brandy @ Gluesticks

Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick
Allison @ House of Hepworths
Erin @ Making Memories with your kids
DaNita @ Delightful Order
Ginger @ Super Stinky Boys
Momnivore @ Momnivore's Dilemma
Tara and Kori @ Mom's of All Trades

And don't forget Thursday's at Thrifty 101 are DIY Thrifty Thursday! 
Come join in the Link Party fun!

Imagine a Happier You featured Thrifty 101

Imagine A Happier You featured Thrifty 101!  My article about De-cluttering before you buy was featured HERE.