My holiday shopping was done before Thanksgiving. What's the secret to being done so early? Not buying stuff. Give sustainable gifts to the people on your holiday shopping list and you'll find yourself done with your shopping, too. What are sustainable gifts? Items that have a purpose. They are gifts that encourage growth, inspire, and… Continue reading 10 Sustainable Gift Ideas
Category: indulging
Indulging is how to live richly.
WordPress Press Publish Conference Ticket Giveaway
If you live in Portland and have a blog or website that uses WordPress (like me!) then this giveaway is for you! WordPress is hosting a one-day conference in Portland on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 from 8:50am until 5:00pm. They've got a packed agenda with something for everyone. Here are all of the details about… Continue reading WordPress Press Publish Conference Ticket Giveaway
How to Re-Make Sweat Pants
Remember my closet clean out from our year of home organization? Well, I had several pairs of old sweat pants. Remember when we just called them sweat pants? Now, we refer to them as 'yoga pants' but let's face it - I wasn't wearing those sweat pants for sweating in and most of us aren't… Continue reading How to Re-Make Sweat Pants
Harry and David Pear Giveaway
How about one more giveaway to celebrate the Four-Year Blog Anniversary of Go Gingham? How about a box Harry and David pears? Harry and David is famous for their Royal Riviera® Pears and the winner of this giveaway will receive one box of beautiful pears. The pears are grown in southern Oregon - in a… Continue reading Harry and David Pear Giveaway
Le Creuset and Bonne Maman Giveaway
Let's get this Four-Year Blog Anniversary Party started, shall we? How about a giveaway with Le Creuset and Bonne Maman? Yes, please! The giveaway has ended. Thanks to all who entered. Here's what one lucky winner will win: three each, 13-ounce jars of assorted Bonne Maman (retail value = $13.50) + a 3 Quart… Continue reading Le Creuset and Bonne Maman Giveaway
IFBC Conference Tips
The International Food Blogger Conference (IFBC) begins today in Seattle, Washington. It's an exciting event full of tasty food - of course! With food bloggers and food writers from across the country - as well as around the world - there are lots of attendees. IFBC Conference Tips Here are 3 tips for attending the… Continue reading IFBC Conference Tips
Travel to IFBC
I'm leaving today for IFBC - The International Food Blogger Conference - in Seattle, Washington. It's a very 'foodie' event full of food and friends! Here's how to travel to IFBC and save. Train: If you're headed to IFBC, which takes place in downtown Seattle, and traveling from the Pacific Northwest, consider taking the train.… Continue reading Travel to IFBC
Early Summer Dinner Group
Is there anything better than having a fabulous dinner outside on a summer evening with friends? Nope - especially when it's a pot-luck style dinner and it's being hosted elsewhere. Dinner group - I adore you! Our dinner group has been meeting for many years. We rotate homes or backyards, depending on the weather. There… Continue reading Early Summer Dinner Group
Frugal Living Travel Home Exchange
A reader recently had a few questions about saving on travel and home exchanges. Here they are: When you do a home exchange, do you let them use your car? We always offer to let our guests use our car as part of our home exchange but they do not necessarily always decide to use… Continue reading Frugal Living Travel Home Exchange
Sweethearts’ Dinner Group
For the dinner group Brad and I hosted in February, we went with a "love theme." It was an Italian centric menu - since it was the day after Valentine's Day and Italians - from what I've heard - are known for their love and passion. As the hosting couple, we were in charge of… Continue reading Sweethearts’ Dinner Group
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