Best Ever Garlicky Tangy BBQ Sauce
My husband made up the title for this sauce. It’s his recipe and I just wrote it down. Only a little bit of encouraging was needed. It’s so good you’ll want a spoon. A big spoon. I spilled some on the counter and considered licking it off but stopped myself. (Please don’t tell my kids {Read more about Best Ever Garlicky Tangy BBQ Sauce}
Buy Second Hand First
Someone asked me recently if I was a “garage sale guru.” I’d answer to that but I prefer “Stylishly Frugal Living Expert” as my title. Regardless, I’m a garage sale, estate sale, second-hand store, free pile type-of-gal! I try and always buy used items, first, instead of buying new and that includes most items except {Read more about Buy Second Hand First}
Hello Handbag
Hello handbag. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen you. Last summer to be exact. You’re so stylishly frugal and in season now, you get to come out of the closet where you’ve been hiding during fall and winter. I wish you could stay out year round but alas, you are a spring and summer accessory {Read more about Hello Handbag}
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}
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}
14 Days of Love
For the next 2 weeks, until February 14th, I’m sharing things I love. For the first day, February 1st, I’ll be honest with you – I love gingham. If you’re surprised, just take a look at your browser address. I love gingham so much, I named a website gingham. (The domain Gingham Girl was taken {Read more about 14 Days of Love}
Shower Curtains and Grommets
The last time I made a shower curtain for this bathroom, I made it with button holes. Button holes are quite nice but really, I love grommets. They’re so clean and sleek. The best part is that you install grommets with a hammer. You know what that means, right? All of your frustrations can be {Read more about Shower Curtains and Grommets}
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}
Thanksgiving Table Cloth
Whenever I learn a new sewing technique (read “trick”) I try to implement it in other areas. I also like to sew table-cloths or coverings for seasonal decorating that can be re-used year after year. Quilting or piecing is a technique I learned when making a quilt for my son. This is a simple table-cloth {Read more about Thanksgiving Table Cloth}
Frugal and Stylish Wine Glass Charms
I admit that sometimes I buy things at estate sales and I have no idea what I’ll do with them. Last spring, I found these little metal circles on a ring. They are heavy and came connected to a circular holder, with a small opening at one end. These were really interesting and I knew {Read more about Frugal and Stylish Wine Glass Charms}
Homemade Lunch Bags
Back to school means school lunches. If you or your student needs a lunch bag and you’re not interested in the designs offered at the store, you can easily make these homemade lunch bags. These lunch bags are easy to clean, too. They can be wiped down or filled with warm, soapy water for a {Read more about Homemade Lunch Bags}
How to Fix Outdoor Chairs
I’m always on the look out for chairs that no one else wants. Chairs that have torn seats, missing parts or wobbly legs are easy to find. Sidewalks, garage sales, and second-hand stores are wonderful resources for broken down chairs. If you’re willing to do a little sewing, oiling or putting a fresh coat of {Read more about How to Fix Outdoor Chairs}
Sew Your Own iPod Cover
When I see the vast assortment of plastic covers for iPods, phones, and other electronic devices, I shake my head. Why pay money for something that can be made for very little cost and requires very little effort? You can sew these on your regular sewing machine. These covers and holders are made from double {Read more about Sew Your Own iPod Cover}
Sewing Project: Repurposed Tote Bag with Pocket
One item there seems to be an endless supply of at second hand stores is tote bags. I love sewing and always want an excuse to use some leftover fabric and create a bag. After seeing all of the used tote bags at second hand stores, I decided to take the time saving, easier route. {Read more about Sewing Project: Repurposed Tote Bag with Pocket}
Sewing Project: The Winter Cape
My daughter needed a fancy winter coat and there was no reason to buy one. Winter coats only get worn a few times a year by my kids and a fancy winter coat? Even less so. I thought I’d look for a used coat or perhaps sew one. But, on a Goodwill Clearance Center (code {Read more about Sewing Project: The Winter Cape}
