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}
Just Slip-Cover It!
Please stop me. I know there’s probably medication for this but I just can’t help myself. Since our bathroom project is 99% done and all that’s left is hanging artwork on the walls, I had to sew this little back of toilet slip-cover. Had to. It’s gingham, it’s on the bias, and it’s using leftovers {Read more about Just Slip-Cover It!}
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}
Weekly Meal Plan
Dinner two nights this week included a quinoa salad I’ve been experimenting with. It will be featured on a Fusion NW TV show soon. We filmed it in our kitchen on Wednesday morning and talked about three easy grains to cook. These grains are good to eat while transitioning away from white rice and white {Read more about Weekly Meal Plan}
Gingham Drawer Liners
When you love gingham like I do, you’re always looking for ways to incorporate it into a room. Our bathroom re-do was no different and even the flooring is in a gingham pattern but the squares are so big, I don’t think anyone really noticed. One of the final components to finishing the bathroom was {Read more about Gingham Drawer Liners}
Love of Valentine’s Day
I love Valentine’s Day. Yes, it’s gotten too commercial but what holiday hasn’t? Valentine’s Day is special because it makes me stop and take a day to say, “Hey, I’m not taking you for granted.” Or, “How about we have a lunchtime date today?“ It also gives me an excuse to wrangle an extra hug {Read more about Love of Valentine’s Day}
I Love Pens, Too
Along with my chair obsession, I also have a thing for pens. For a lot of women it’s shoes and for men maybe it’s power tools but for some strange reason for me it’s pens. Yes, I love pens, too. My favorite is Mr. Sharpie – fine tip, fat tip, medium tip – it doesn’t {Read more about I Love Pens, Too}
Better Late Than Never
I just mailed out our Christmas cards and gifts. This is hardly considered news because plenty of people do this every year. What makes this year different for me is that I did the mailing on Tuesday, January 3rd, and not before the holidays (gasp!). Unheard of for me. I always get the cards in {Read more about Better Late Than Never}
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.
Frugal and Fancy Decorating for the Holidays
I love decorating our home for the Christmas season. We cut down our Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving each year and have it up until Epiphany to maximize the magical holiday season. Decorating your home for the holidays doesn’t have to take a lot of time or be a drain on the budget by following {Read more about Frugal and Fancy Decorating for the Holidays}
Readers’ Questions Answered Here
People are always asking me questions about where to purchase something, how to clean something, how to cook something, how to mend something, how to use a power tool, and what not. I love answering questions! I just love to share my opinion and answering questions is another way to do so. If you have {Read more about Readers’ Questions Answered Here}
Homemade Cards
Winter is a season of cards. Holiday cards, thank you cards, birthdays (at our house!), and Valentine’s Day are all occasions when you need cards. At our home, we favor the homemade card. Using homemade cards will save lots of money, in comparison to purchasing new. Kids can participate in this project as well. Kids {Read more about Homemade Cards}
Homemade Halloween Decorations
Decorating for the holidays is always fun and festive. Here are some ways to make it frugal, as well. Decorating with homemade tablecloths can transform a room quickly. These projects do involve purchasing fabric but you will have these decorations for years to come. Holiday decorations are seen only once a year so investing and {Read more about Homemade Halloween Decorations}
