Because I love you so much…I made this for you at the last minute
Hello Go Gingham fans! I am Annie from PlentyPerfect.com and Sara has invited me to guest-post today. And nag you. (She probably just invited me because she is too nice to nag effectively.) Yes, I am here to nag. I am a guest nagger. Did you remember that Mother’s Day is coming up? Yep – {Read more about Because I love you so much…I made this for you at the last minute}
Frugal and Fancy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th this year and it’s coming soon. It’s a wonderful day to celebrate Mothers and doesn’t need to cost lots of money or have families feeling like they need to rush out to the mall for more stuff. All of these frugal and fancy gift ideas have a theme: homemade, {Read more about Frugal and Fancy Mother’s Day}
Mother’s Day Winner
Well, I should really call this “Mother’s Day Giveaway Winner” because I think all Mothers are winners especially on Mother’s day! The winner is: Sheila C. Congratulations! Look for these adorable handbags in the mail soon. Happy Mother’s day to all you Mothers and thank you for entering the drawing. Thank you to Meg, of {Read more about Mother’s Day Winner}
Mother’s Day Giveaway
With Mother’s Day approaching, it’s time for another giveaway with some very sweet handmade items made from re-purposed fabrics. In case you’ve forgotten, Mother’s day is Sunday, May 13th this year and these purses would be a lovely gift to give someone or keep for yourself. I love that they’re matching mother and daughter purses {Read more about Mother’s Day Giveaway}
Valentine’s Day Giveaway Winner Announced
The winner of the Valentine’s Day giveaway is: KristenM with the lucky comment number 48. Thank you to everyone who participated and thanks to Pro Flowers for sponsoring the giveaway!
Valentine’s Day Giveaway
In honor of Valentine’s Day which is quickly approaching, Pro Flowers has a special gift for Go Gingham readers – a $50.00 gift card for you to spend at Pro Flowers. My daughter just pointed out to me that not everyone wants flowers for Valentine’s Day and she’d rather have chocolate covered strawberries (oh, she’s {Read more about Valentine’s Day Giveaway}
Cloth Napkin Love
Oh, how I love cloth napkins. Double layer, cloth napkins made with cotton fabric, thank you very much. I’m sure you’re wondering why the double layer. Well, they absorb what you’re wiping up (or is it wiping off?) much better than single layer napkins. Cotton fabric, because it’s so much more absorbent than polyester. Yes, {Read more about Cloth Napkin Love}
Chicken Diva
Photo credit: Benjamin Brink, The Oregonian In case you don’t live in Portland, Oregon and aren’t a daily reader of The Oregonian or you’re not a fan of Go Gingham on Facebook, you may have missed this. Our backyard chicken, Caddie Woodlawn, was in the newspaper earlier this month. She’s rather shy and demure and {Read more about Chicken Diva}
Green Holiday Guide
I’m thrilled to announce that Go Gingham has collaborated with the City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability on this wonderful Green Holiday Guide. The City of Portland (Oregon, not Maine) launched a new recycling program this fall and contacted me about their Green Holiday Guide project. Reducing garbage, eliminating food waste, and decorating {Read more about Green Holiday Guide}
Vintage Shop: Patti Smith West
I recently discovered a sweet little shop in Portland that is a nice alternative to running all about town, spending time culling through lots of garage sales, estate sales, and second-hand stores. Patti Smith West is a vintage shop with treasures, pretty items, and unique clothing. It’s in an unexpected spot. The last time I {Read more about Vintage Shop: Patti Smith West}
Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers
It’s nice to show the people in your life who spend time with your children, how much they mean to you and your child. Teachers, school administrators, librarians, and day care providers all enjoy receiving a little bit of holiday cheer. While I do believe families should save their money rather than spend it, here {Read more about Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers}
Generate Less Waste This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of year when there’s more of everything – shopping, eating, garbage, and good cheer. Here are some easy steps you can take to generate less waste this holiday season, while still making merry.
Harry and David Gift Basket Winner
The winner of the Harry and David Classic Holiday Tower of Treats is… Elisabeth!! Congratulations! Please e-mail me at Sara at Go Gingham dot com so that we may ship your basket to you. Thank you to everyone who left a comment, Liked Go Gingham on Facebook, Liked Harry and David on Facebook or Re-Tweeted {Read more about Harry and David Gift Basket Winner}
Harry and David Gift Basket Giveaway
Dear Readers, Harry and David has a special gift for readers of Go Gingham – this lovely gift basket – The Classic Holiday Tower of Treats! All you need to do is answer one of the following 5 questions below to enter a chance to win. Winner will be notified by e-mail and gift basket {Read more about Harry and David Gift Basket Giveaway}
Harry and David Orchard Tour
Since I’ve shared with you about my Harry and David luck and Charlie and His Chocolate Factory, it’s now time to learn what Harry and David is known world-wide for: Royal Riviera Pears. The Harry and David orchards are filled with over 700,000 fruit trees which yield 17,000 tons of fruit per year. They have {Read more about Harry and David Orchard Tour}
