Howdy folks! I'm really excited to be a guest here on Go Gingham. When Sara and I first met, we instantly bonded over our mutual world-view through eco-green glasses. Her chick with sticks post was right up my alley. She thinks my motto, "Mall is a 4-letter word" is hilarious. So I was honored when… Continue reading How to Cover a Hula Hoop with Fabric
Category: indulging
Indulging is how to live richly.
Summer Travels
Our family will be on vacation for the next couple of weeks. While we’re away, I have a couple of guest posts scheduled as well as a couple of my own, for you to look forward to. You can read about the topics and authors below. My posts are all scheduled for the next few… Continue reading Summer Travels
Summer Reading List
Summer time reading is such a pleasure. There’s something about putting your feet up and relaxing with a good book. I hope you’re taking time and indulging yourself with reading this summer. My son snapped this picture of me immersed in a book on a recent camping trip to Frog Lake, on Mt. Hood in… Continue reading Summer Reading List
How to Organize a Dinner Group
Entertaining can be expensive, but cost shouldn’t keep you from being social. Organize a dinner group and you can entertain while still being on a budget and frugal. Schedule your dinner group meetings regularly and you’ll see your friends more often and try new foods. The idea behind a dinner group is that it’s a… Continue reading How to Organize a Dinner Group
My Daily Indulgence: Perfume
Every day, I indulge. I give myself a squirt of perfume. Every single day. Even if I’ve run around in my work-out clothes all day (ick!), showered in the evening, and put on my pajamas, I always use perfume. Why? When you’re careful with money, time, and resources, you need a little daily indulgence. I… Continue reading My Daily Indulgence: Perfume
Piano Lessons
Music lessons for kids is a major financial and time commitment. Piano lessons at our house are a big indulgence in our financial budget. Money to pay for the lessons, time for practicing, and the actual lessons themselves all take effort. Piano lessons mean piano practicing. Our kids spend a lot of time practicing here. … Continue reading Piano Lessons
Why I love Portland and Free Stuff
I just picked up this little table on my way to the grocery store! I just love it when people put their “junk” out on the sidewalk with a little sign that says “free” and it becomes my “treasure” and it fits into my little car. Actually, this would not have fit into my car… Continue reading Why I love Portland and Free Stuff
An Afternoon Delight
This is my daily after lunch treat, with a cup of coffee. Coffee that I drink out of a little gingham cup, of course! 3 (ok, sometimes 4, but that is it!) dark chocolate covered almonds. I need enjoy a little treat after lunch. Trader Joe’s sells these for $4.67/pound. Add this to your shopping… Continue reading An Afternoon Delight
Home Exchange
Do you have dreams of taking a family vacation to Europe? Would you like to stay in a home, have access to a car, and experience life in another country? If the thought of staying in expensive hotels and eating out at restaurants 3 times a day doesn’t sound appealing to you (or your pocket… Continue reading Home Exchange
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