Tell us a few things about yourself - starting with where you're located, how long you've been a Thrifty NW Mom reader, how long you've been couponing or been a bargain shopper, and anything else you want to share! :)

I'll start....Obviously you all know I'm from Western Washington - I'm in Pierce County (the South sound area).  I started this blog a year ago in January, but I've definitely been a frugal shopper pretty much my whole life! ;) I've always been on the lookout for a good deal and after a few years, I've successfully converted my husband to my thrifty ways . 

However, I didn't really get into full-fledged couponing until about a year and a half ago.  I think I first heard about this "new" way of couponing on the Babycenter Bargain Hunters forum and then learned about Money Saving Mom, the first blog I started reading. Living on a one-income teacher's salary, couponing has been a blessing  in that it's helped me to be able to continue to stay home with my 2 little girls. 

So, there's a little more about me...now it's your turn! :)