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Friday, March 27, 2009

Attitude of Gratitude Award!!

Ginger @ Attention Target Shopper gave me Attitude of Gratitude Award!! Thank you, Ginger. I am so grateful for all the help she's given to me as my blog mentor, I would like to give the award to her - but I am not sure if that'a allowed...

My 10 Nominees (in no particular order):

1. Almost Frugal

One of my favorite blogs. Kelly's posts are always thought-provoking. She's made me think really hard about what "being frugal" really means. AND she lives in France!!

2. Deal Seeking Mom

One of the first & best blogs that taught me the basics of couponing, when I started using coupons several months ago. I wish to create a blog like Tara's... one day. My mother always tells me to dream big...

3. Together We Save

Denise always leaves me very sweet comments at my blog. She & I started blogging around a same time. I am always amazed by her couponing knowledge & skills.

4. Sweet Tea & Coffee

I've been reading Pheobie's blog even before I started blogging. Her lists of freebies and coupons are great. Also check out her "Plastic Bags Consumed This Year" Counter.

5. Reviving the F Words

Lisa was the first non-anonymous person who left a comment at my blog. She is so funny. He blog makes me chuckle...

6. I'm an Organizing Junkie

I cannot thank Laura enough for hosting "Menu Plan Monday." Menu planning has been one of the best frugal tricks I've ever done.

7. My Reason(s) to Blog

Joy is such a sweet lady. Her blog is also filled with great frugal ideas and tips on couponing.

8. Mommy Snacks.net

Another blog that introduced me into the world of couponing & blogging. I just love Andrea's upbeat attitude about everything.

9. Being Frugal is Fabulous

Nicole's coupon-match lists for Safeway and Longs Drugs greatly helped me when I first started couponing (I just add $1.00 to her final prices & voila.. I have prices in Hawaii :))

10. The Coupon Game

I recently started reading Stephanie's blog & loving it!!

The Rules of Accepting and Sharing this Award
1. Put the logo on your blog or post
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs that show an attitude of gratitude
3. Link to your nominees within your post
4. Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received this award
5. Share the love and link to this post and the person who nominated you for the award
6. Tell us how you've come to have an attitude of gratitude

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Monday, March 16, 2009

I have My Own Blog Button!!

I had been coveting for my own blog button since I started my little blog. It seems that all of my cool senior (not in age, but in experience) bloggers have fabulous buttons. I googled & googled trying to find out how to create one to no avail.

Then, my blog mentor, Ginger, out of nowhere, offered me to create a blog button for my blog! I was so moved by her act of kindness that I almost cried reading her e-mail. She's done this for me despite her busy life (she owns more than 5 blogs...) and worry & concern over her sick family members. She really is a wonderful human being. I certainly would like to follow her examples & engage in acts of kindness more often. I cannot thank her enough.

As I afore-mentioned, Ginger owns more than 5 blogs. All of her blogs are naturally fabulous.

Attention Target Shoppers - If you love to shop at Target, you'll love this blog. You'll find a complete list of coupon-match for grocery deals at Target & constant updates on deals.

AdlibCorner - A great place to learn ways to earn on the Internet with no investment.

Coupon Rebates & Refunds - I have never seen such a throughly complete cover of coupons & rebates elsewhere... Seriously, I don't know how she does it...

Attention Deal Shoppers - Find great internet bargain info here!

Channeling June Cleaver - Learn how to be a great homemaker - just like June Cleaver in "Leave It To Beaver". To tell you the truth, I don't know who June Cleaver is, but the blog certainly is a great help for a somewhat inept housewife like me...

Thirteen Bucks - What can you do with just 13 bucks - find out!

Slumpadinka Club - Anything that has to do with free t-shirts, hats, panties, totes on this one. BTW, Ginger, what does "slumpadinka" mean....?

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Back to my button. Isn't it lovely? I don't mean to brag, but I so adore it!

Please grab it by copying and pasting the code (below the button) on your blog. I also would love to link-exchange with you. If you are interested, please leave comments or email me.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Kreativ Blogger Award!!

Denise @ Together We Save gave me the Kreative Blogger Award. I am so excited. Yay! Denise is a wife & mom of 3. Check out her blog & be inspired!

The rules with this award are to name 7 things you love & pass the award to 7 blogs you love.