Sisterhood Award

Sisterhood...I think that perfectly describes our blog community. I have learned so much from other blogs, from forums, from links recommended by others. I would not have the knowledge and abilities to do couponing like this if it hadn't been for those who have helped me along the way.

I received this award from Together We Save. She's kind of a newbie, but she is sure starting to spread those wings!

I'm supposed to nominate 5 blogs that show Attitude and/or Gratitude.

1. "Cents"able Momma

2. Savings Makes Cents

3. cheapsk8mom

4. Penny Pinching Diva

5. All Things Frugal 4-U & Me

Yup, these ladies have it! Attitude & Gratitude! And I love their blogs and appreciate their hard work!

Excellence in Blogcasting Award

I don't know that I'm quite "excellent", but I am honored!

I was given this award by All Things Frugal 4-U, or, as I know her, Hopeful One. She truly has one of the funniest blogs I've ever read, mostly because her humor is so real. And as a mother of 6 (!), she's got some material to work with!

This award is simple:

1) Post the award on my blog

2) Pass it on to some friends, up to 15

3) I have to let them know they've received the award

I'm going to choose three bloggers:

GATOR Family

This is a real-life friend of mine who gets just as excited about coupons as I do! It's nice to have someone to talk to about my obsession new-found skills. And while she is undeniably misled in her choice of NCAA fanhood, I still love her to death! (Oh, she's gonna love that...LOL!)

Savings Makes Cents

It just wouldn't be an award if I didn't pass it on to My Rock Star bloggy friend Tosha! We have sent each other coupons and just generally support each other's blogging. I always know I have at least one faithful reader out there. :D

Tales of the Tightwad

Michelle's blog posts are unique, informative, and interesting. She doesn't just shovel more of the same cookie-cutter information. And she's a new blogger, like me! In fact, her first post ever was about my First Giveaway!

Lemonade Award

I'd like to thank the Academy & The Foreign Press...

Just KIDDING!! Actually I'd like to thank Michelle at Tales of the Tightwad! I really like her recent post about Random Acts of Kindness.

"If you are not familiar with what the Lemonade Award is, the Lemonade Award is given by a previous winner to 10 people who have shown a great attitude or gratitude this week. It’s a great way to show these people that you appreciate them."

What to Do Now?

Please share this opportunity with your favorite bloggers by doing the following:
1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs, which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude! Be sure to link your nomination to your post.
3. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
4. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

Here's the problem--Everybody I would nominate has aready received it and I wouldn't expect them to post it again. I take full responsibility for letting this chain end here. I'm greedy and selfish and I'm keeping my Lemonade award.

:P

Honest Scrap Award!

I have just received my first Blog Award!! Thanks so much from Shynea, better known to us bloggers as The Penny Pinching Diva! If you haven't checked out her blog, you've been missing out. Besides being super frugal, she's super crafty, super funny, and a SUPER Mommy Managing 4 little boys.

Honorees are to list 10 honest things about themselves - and make it interesting, even if we have to dig deep! Second, we are to pass the award on to 7 bloggers we feel embody the spirit of the Honest Scrap.

1. Blogging came very naturally to me on my personal blog. I felt creative. Expressive. Even, on occasion, witty. I find myself struggling a little with this blog because I'm overthinking each post.


2. I could not function without my cameras. I have an SLR, a digital, an APS, and a camcorder. I would really like to pursue a career in Photography when my kids are older.


3. I have to include chocolate in each and every day. The healthy version is a chocolate chip granola bar. I don't usually choose the healthy version.


4. I have worked in retail doing sales, administration, and merchandising. I LOVED the merchandising! Organizing products all day every day--BLISS!


5. I really really love my kids. But I'm not a "kid" person. They kinda get on my nerves.


6. I love to craft, especially scrapbook, but I always have a moment of guilt: I take a beautifully pristine piece of colorfully printed paper with so much possiblity, and I cut it. It hurts me every time.


7. I have an issue with the whole "Quality vs. Quantity" thing. For the same amount of money, I would rather have 5 mediocre shirts than the one I love. It's a problem.


8. I hate washing dishes. HATE.


9. I never wanted own a minivan. Until I owned a minivan! It's wonderful! I have so much space, sliding doors absolutely ROCK, and the TV/DVD is fantastic. It's truly great.


10. I wanted to be Rainbow Brite when I grew up. So I am. I'm bringing COLOR back. :)

I am passing the award on to these fine ladies:

• Tosha at Savings Makes Cents


• AlanaJo at That's Just Nifty Thrifty


• Kristin at graceviolet


• Nicole at Being Frugal is Fabulous


• Dana at Frugal In Virginia


• Megan at Saving Our Cents


• Heidi at Little People Wealth