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Roughing It Easy
Roughing It Easy is synonymous with fun. From starting a fire with steel wool and two batteries, to boiling water in a paper cup and cooking eggs and bacon in a paper bag, you will be fascinated with these creative ideas. Dian’s career started out with showing people how to be creative in the outdoors. After she joined the NBC Today show, her segments led to her sharing ideas about creative holidays, handy craft ideas, family fun, and travel adventures. Come join Dian and learn how to savor life.
Exploring Longji: The Stunning Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces of China
One of the most unforgettable places I’ve ever visited is Longji—also known as the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces—tucked high in the mountains of southern China. Getting there isn’t as simple as hopping off a bus or driving into town. You [...]
Gingerbread Cottages: A Timeless Christmas Family Tradition
Making gingerbread cottages is a cherished Christmas tradition and a perfect family activity [...]
Backyard Dutch Oven Cooking: Easy Setups & a Classic Chicken Rice Recipe
If you have a metal Dutch oven table, you’re already set. These tables [...]
Cookie Express: A Festive Christmas Cookie Train with Steam
All aboard the Cookie Express! This delightful Christmas cookie train is a show-stopping [...]
Exploring Longji: The Stunning Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces of China
One of the most unforgettable places I’ve ever visited is Longji—also known as the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces—tucked high in the mountains of southern China. Getting there isn’t as simple as hopping off a bus or driving into town. You [...]
Gingerbread Cottages: A Timeless Christmas Family Tradition
Making gingerbread cottages is a cherished Christmas tradition and a perfect family activity [...]
Backyard Dutch Oven Cooking: Easy Setups & a Classic Chicken Rice Recipe
If you have a metal Dutch oven table, you’re already set. These tables [...]
Cookie Express: A Festive Christmas Cookie Train with Steam
All aboard the Cookie Express! This delightful Christmas cookie train is a show-stopping [...]
Meet Dian
During the past 25 years, Dian Thomas has delivered more than 5,000 media appearances. She is the author of 19 books, including the New York Times best-seller, Roughing It Easy, which has sold more than a million copies.
Dian was a network reporter—for eight years—on NBC’s Today show. Tom Brokaw, NBC’s news anchor, said, “Dian made her network television debut on NBC’s ‘Today’ Show and quickly became one of our most popular featured performers.”
Meet Dian
During the past 25 years, Dian Thomas has delivered more than 5,000 media appearances. She is the author of 19 books, including the New York Times best-seller, Roughing It Easy, which has sold more than a million copies.
Dian was a network reporter—for eight years—on NBC’s Today show. Tom Brokaw, NBC’s news anchor, said, “Dian made her network television debut on NBC’s ‘Today’ Show and quickly became one of our most popular featured performers.”
