Welcome to Go Gingham – Stylishly Frugal Living. My name is Sara Tetreault and I’m glad you’re here. I’m a wife, mother, homemaker, and now entrepreneur. By turning what I’m passionate about into a website, this “Stylishly Frugal Living Expert” is sharing with you what I love to do each day - make life more meaningful with thoughtful spending, smart use of resources, and efficient use of time.
When people hear the word “frugal” they think coupons, cheap, boring, and full of sacrifices. Frugality and being thrifty aren’t usually associated with style. Frugal living doesn’t have to be boring and bland. Frugal is a way of life that can be lovely, simple, and beautiful. Frugal is definitely how I would describe my life. Frugal, with style.
Why Gingham? I love to sew and gingham is my favorite fabric (especially if cut on the bias). Gingham fabric is fresh, timeless, cheerful, just a little sassy, and a tad bit old fashioned. These are the same words I’d use to describe myself. I love freshly ironed handkerchiefs, corded telephones, and microwave free kitchens. I don’t have a smart phone, the latest fashions, or a manicure. I keep chickens in my backyard, a list of places I’d like travel to, and love notes. I read actual books, our daily newspaper, and every reminder note taped to our front door. I drive a 19-year-old Subaru and my teens crazy.
My professional career was spent working for Polo/Ralph Lauren corporate – talk about a hard company to work for when you’re a frugal gal like me! In 1995, my husband and I moved to Portland and when our family began, my paid career ended, but my opportunities to express my stylish frugality did not. After two major house renovations, a twenty-one year marriage, trying to raise our kids in a low-tech environment with values, all while living on one income, I’d like to share my experience with you.
Go Gingham is simple living that’s frugal, fancy, and fun. It’s also sustainable for the environment and your wallet. Most importantly, living frugally allows you to live richly in ways that you choose.
Thank you for visiting. Please contact me at: mail@GoGingham dot com
My professional site is here. I’d love to speak to your group or organization about frugal living and you can read more about that here. You can also hire me to be your “Frugal Living Coach” here.
I’m thrilled to be speaking at BlogHer Food in June 2012 in Seattle, Washington. 
I’ll be talking about keeping chickens on a small urban farmstead – otherwise known as my backyard!
Please note: I do not use my children’s names on my site or when giving interviews. They have asked me to respect their privacy and I am doing so. Thank you for understanding.
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