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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.
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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.”