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It is officially official. As of 8:14 this morning, I am no longer in my 30’s. I know what you’re thinking. Clearly, I don’t look old enough to be 40. Orrrr you’re thinking, “She’s only 40?!” Either way, it happened. I don’t feel great about it, but I’m not exactly upset.

Of course, it always helps when one of your best friend’s (THE Thrifty Decor Chick) is celebrating her birthday on the same day (no, she’s not 40–yet)! If you came around last year, you know that we started a little birthday party! Except–instead of bringing cupcakes to class, we’re bringing $100 to Target. I’m 40, remember? I’ve graduated from cupcakes. It’s real classy in here now.

Sarah Chris bday party

I said it last year, and I’ll say it again. This girl and I were meant to be friends. We have so much in common, it’s rather eerie at times, and there are moments where we’re pretty sure we share the same brain waves. Not real smart brain waves, but they’re there.

Like this bathroom? I want one.

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This outdoor fireplace? It must be mine.

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In light of how “unfun” it is to turn 40 for me, we thought we’d make this little giveaway fun! We’re back with a quiz! How well do you know us? How well can you figure us out from reading a post here and there? How good are you at totally guessing about two strangers?

Here are the rules!

Take the quiz here
Take the other half of the quiz at Sarah’s place
When you finish with Sarah’s quiz, leave your score (out of 10) in the comments section of her blog. That will count as your entry for the giveaway.
And what do you win? $100 buckaroos to TARGET!!

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Richella at Imparting Grace says

    Happy birthday, Chris!! I’m 10 years ahead of you–and I can tell you from experience that the 40’s are great. Not without their challenges, of course, but awesome. Think about it–you look great, you’re settled in your career, your kids are doing well but still in your nest. . . what’s not to love? So I hope you love it!

  2. Lauren H says

    Happy Birthday, Chris! I hope you have a great year! I just turned 40 a month ago and I shared your sentiments. But really, it’s just a number.

    Enjoy your celebration!

  4. Kim @ Plumberry Pie says

    Happy Birthday to a couple of my favorite bloggers! Hope it’s a good one, Chris! I left my 30s this year too. Welcome to the club, my friend. Hoping to stop back for the quiz, gots to go now…

  9. Bertie DeWane says

    I’m clearly not very observant if I should have known the answer to these questions by reading your blogs. I scored 5 out of 10. I love both of your blogs. Happy 40th!!!

  11. Joanne Hudson says

    Happy Birthday Chris & Sarah! Welcome to the 40’s Chris — it’s a great decade!

  15. Peggy says

    Happy Birthday, Chris! The 40’s are great! but I have to admit I’m looking forward to 50 as it isn’t too far down the road for me. I hope you have a truly wonderful birthday celebration! What’s better than a whole week of celebrating, right?!

    Once again happy Birthday! and yes I only got 5 out of 10. (and I do believe this is the first time I have ever commented on your blog. I love the inspiration… just been quiet because I’m usually on my phone and I hate trying to leave comments from it.)

  16. Erin @ How to Nest for Less says

    Happy birthday chickie! Hope you have a wonderful day and get spoiled like crazy 😉 One other thing… my BFF showed me a photo on Pinterest the other day and said she totally wanted to do it to her house. I was like umm… I know that house. It belongs to Chris! She couldn’t believe that I “know” someone famous 😉 haha, thought you’d like that! My little birthday gift to you 🙂

  18. Sam's mom says

    only 5 out of 10… oh well, I guess that means I need to spend even more time reading your blogs and perusing your websites in the future! Lucky me!

  19. Stacie says

    Okay, so I don’t know you guys that well, personally, I guess. I only got 6 out of 10…womp womp…but I figured I would try anyway…thanks for the fun quiz! And of course, all the eye candy. So inspirational. Now, if only I could get you guys to come to my house and help a sister out.

  20. ter says

    8 out of 10!! Better than I thought I would do 😉 … happy birthday you two … wishing you a fantastic day!!

  22. Leigh Healy says

    Happy Birthday to you both! And neither of you look anywhere near 40!!!! I got a 7/10:-)

  26. Stephanie says

    Happy Birthday to the both of you I split the middle of your ages at 39. Great time to be our ages I think though! I scored 5 out of 10 (4 out of 5 on your quiz though ;))

  27. Janelle says

    I got 3/5 at Sarah’s site and 2/5 on yours for a grand total of 5/10… not so impressive, but meh, the prize doesn’t go to the high score, thank goodness! Happy Birthday to the both of you!

  28. Jauana says

    I’m a new reader just found you guys today… Happy Birthday. So of course I scored 1 out of 10… it was the height question I got right… I noticed the difference from the picture in both blogs. Great quiz. Have a wonderful and fun birthday.

  31. Tiffany B says

    Happy Birthday to you both! Thanks for the giveaway, I scored 6 out of 10. Your quiz was a bit harder (2/5) for me than Sarah’s (4/5)!

  35. Alison says

    Hi! I only got 4 out of 10 correct, but I just started reading your blog a short while ago, so I guess I have much more to learn about you!

  37. Dawn says

    6 out of 10, 3 out of 5 on each quiz – I suspected that purple was your least favorite color, but I just couldn’t bring myself to pick it (it’s my favorite, most days).

  40. Maxine Couch says

    Happy Birthday yall. I just turned 50 myself last month. Age is just a number. I scored 7 out of 10. Not too bad.

  44. Cathie says

    Happy Birthday! As I told Sarah, I’m old enough that I don’t remember any of these references, but I scored a 5/10 by guessing. Oh, and Sarah said “hi,” and to remind you that you’re 40! For the record, my 40th birthday was my favorite.

  45. Michelle says

    Happy Birthday Chris!! It’s a milestone and a great reason to live it up. Hopefully everyone in your life treats you special all week. I got 60% right over at Sarah’s but only 20% right here. I do love you both but those were toughies! Hopefully I’ll still be eligible for the Tar-jay gift card because I could use that up in 20 second flat. Have a wonderful week and a fabulous 40th year! (When I turned 40 someone told me that I’d already lived 40 years and was now celebrating my 41st year–kind of took the fun out of it, I thought!)
    -Michelle

  46. Jackie says

    Happy Birthday! My score was 6/10. Does that mean I have some catching up to do on the blogs? Will do.

  47. Stephanie says

    What a fun giveaway! I only answered 4/10 correctly but to be honest I have not been to your site before! I have been following Thrifty Decor Chick for awhile and now that I have been introduced to yours–I will quit typing and poke around your home (I love finding new blogs!!). Thanks!

  48. Mary says

    Happy Birthday Sarah and Chris! I scored an 8 out of 10 (3/5 on Sarah’s page and 5/5 on Chris’s page). …And here’s to the next 40 (sounds better than 38, sorry Sarah).

  51. Darlene Livingston says

    Nice to meet ya, Chris, and Happy Birthday! I think I’ll be putting your blog on my daily, for sure. I only got 5 right, but maybe by next year I’ll be more Justa Thrifty savvy.

  62. Lindsay says

    I got 6 right out of 10. Not a winning score I’m sure, but not bad for guessing on 100% of the questions! I have been following Sarah’s blog for a few years, and about a year ago when I found yours I remember reading a few posts and thinking “this woman really should be friends with Sarah from Thrifty Decor Chick.” I wasn’t surprised to find out later that you already were. Happy birthday to you both!

  74. Renee Kruger says

    Happy Birtday Chris! Welcome to the club 😛 Well I found it funny that I got 2 out of 5 right on Sarah’s half of the quiz and 2 out of 5 on your half as well. I was “window” shopping at Target this morning and drooling over all the “wants” I saw.

  83. Jenn T says

    5 out of 10! Welcome to the “40” club! I too entered this year. Happy Birthday to you both!

  87. Nicole says

    Happy Birthday to both of you! I really enjoy your blogs, but clearly I could do a better job of paying attention to the details…. 6 out of 10 :-/

  89. Ashleigh Hall says

    What a fun giveaway! I got 4/5 and 4/5 CORRECT! Many thanks for the opportunity to win!

  90. Melissa says

    Happy Birthday to both of you! I got 4 out of 10. 🙁 I guess I need to follow you both a little closer! 😉

  91. Ann says

    As a member of the great 40’s and soon to be 50’s. I can only say I’m so glad I’m not a spring chicken anymore. Happy Birthday to both of you. I got 5 out of 10. I’ll take it since they were all guesses.

  97. Lisa Brown says

    Sarah’s quiz results: 4 out of 5 correct…yay for me! That was fun 🙂
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

  100. Jenn A says

    I got 6 out of 10. Hope you guys tell us all the right answers tomorrow! =) Happy birthday!

  102. Melanie says

    Happy birthday! 40 is still SO young. I loved turning 40. Wait until you turn 50…that’ll scare the pants off ya! I did horrible on your quiz…only 1 out of 5. 🙁

  117. Sandra says

    Happy 40th birthday, Chris! I agree with other commenters, overall being in your 40’s is great!
    My score was 5 out 10.

  130. Niki says

    Happy Birthday to both of you! My score was 6 out of 10 – 60%! Not too shabby! Although that would be considered failing in school…..

  137. Kristin Schmidt says

    Wow! I got them all right! Seriously, 10 out of 10. (It helped to have done last year’s and get a sense of how you think when making these questions. And to look at the picture of you together and figure that Sarah was wearing higher heels.) But I’m also wondering if the quiz is broken…

    Happy 40th, Chris!

  146. Leah says

    5/10 I couldn’t find Thrifty’s comment section. So I’m leaving it on yours Christy Bell. HUGS.

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  150. Tanesia says

    Hi Chris and Sarah, I got 5 out of the 10 questions correct :-/ I love both of your blogs though!

  153. Alice says

    I got 5 out of 10. It must be so fun to share a birthday with your bestie! Happy Birthday to you both! alice417 (at) aol (dot) com

  156. Micah says

    I got 6 out of 10….60%! I should know you 2 better. I just turned 40 in September. Remember….We are double the fun of a 20 year old!!!! Can I get an amen on that??!!

  160. Marita says

    Happy Birthday! I got 6 out of 10 correct! Eek – I guess I have more reading to do 🙂 Thanks!

  162. Torri M says

    6 out of 10! Happy birthday! I’m nervous to turn 30 next year…so I kind of understand about 40? 🙂

  163. Shanna Uptergrove says

    Bahahaha! Only got 2 out of 5 right. Oh well, here’s my entry for the gift card though 🙂 Happy Birthday!

  164. awgirl says

    Well I wasn’t very good, I only scored a 2 out of the 10 questions. So sad. But a fun idea!

  166. Kathy says

    Happy Birthday to you both. I love both your blogs. I had a score of 8/10. Kind of scary since I don’t know either of you!

    Thank you both for sharing your expertise.

  177. Kathryn says

    I got 5 out of 10. This is my first visit to your site but I will be coming back! Happy birthday 🙂

  178. Janet says

    4 out of 10. What can I say? I’m a horrible test-taker, I get test anxiety 🙁
    Happy Birthday! Thanks for the fun giveaway 🙂

  179. Jennifer L. says

    Whooo! I love give-aways, but what’s more, I looove birthdays! Top it off with I love Trivia!!! Scored 6/10 . . . Thanks for the fun! And,

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY :0)

  185. Pam says

    I have to be honest, I only scored 4, hard to believe I know, but it’s true. Happy Birthday (belated) just the same!

  188. Karen says

    Oh my goodness! I got 60% on Thrifty Decor Chick and only 20% here! Not too good. I need to pay more attention. Thanks for the giveaway.

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