If you’re a regular reader, you know how much I love home swapping. Is there anything better than traveling the world and staying for free? Our summer trip this year is a home exchange to Boston and it’s a home swap with my good friend, Annie Kip! Annie and I used to work together at… Continue reading Summer Travels
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Indulging is how to live richly.
Ready Set Home Swap!
Our house is buzzing and scurrying – we’re getting ready for our 10th home exchange in 9-years. Along with all the cost savings that happens with home swapping, it also saves me – from being disorganized! When I know that my house needs to be “guest ready” with plenty of space for our home exchange… Continue reading Ready Set Home Swap!
Austin on the Cheap
This is a guest post from my husband. He makes a very good sandwich. When Sara first told me that she would be attending the BlogHer Food conference in Austin, Texas, I was excited - for her - and disappointed - for me. I had heard a lot of great things about Austin but figured… Continue reading Austin on the Cheap
Frugal Entertaining: Dinner Group
Our dinner group has been meeting for so long, we’re beginning to repeat recipes and have the same menu themes. This isn’t bad since the group is comprised of people who love to cook so the meals always taste good! I liked how the hosts of our dinner group in April wanted something new and… Continue reading Frugal Entertaining: Dinner Group
New Seasons Market Father’s Day Giveaway Winner
The winner of the $100 gift card giveaway to New Seasons Market is….Carrie! Carrie won with comment # 40, “Hey, I enjoy following your Twitter feed!” Congratulations, Carrie, and enjoy spending the gift card at New Seasons Market and look for an email with all the details coming soon. Thank you to New Seasons Market… Continue reading New Seasons Market Father’s Day Giveaway Winner
New Seasons Market Father’s Day Giveaway
This is a sponsored giveaway. Hello readers! I’m excited to share with you that New Seasons Market and I have cooked up (pun intended) another giveaway for one lucky Go Gingham reader! To celebrate Father’s Day, we’re giving away a $100 gift card to spend at a New Seasons Market store! Here are some Father’s… Continue reading New Seasons Market Father’s Day Giveaway
How Bo Derek Crashed My Honeymoon
My first trip to a tropical island was 23-years ago this month. After our wedding, my husband and I traveled to St. Bart’s Island and rented a tiny villa that had a bed, a bathroom, and an outside kitchen. It was just the right size for honeymooners like ourselves. St. Bart's is absolutely beautiful and… Continue reading How Bo Derek Crashed My Honeymoon
New Seasons Market Mother’s Day Giveaway Winner
The winner of the $100 gift card to New Seasons Market is: Comment # 42 ~ Marlynn! Marlynn’s comment was, “I follow @GoGingham on Twitter!” Congratulations! Look for an email in your in-box with the details. New Seasons Market will mail you the $100 gift card. Have a Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to everyone… Continue reading New Seasons Market Mother’s Day Giveaway Winner
Home Exchange to Victoria, British Columbia
Our most recent home exchange adventure, over spring break, was to Victoria, British Columbia. It’s an incredibly beautiful and cosmopolitan city for its relatively small size. It’s also very easy to get around the downtown area whether you’re on a bike, walking or driving. We had our car with us on this home swap (as… Continue reading Home Exchange to Victoria, British Columbia
New Seasons Market Mother’s Day Giveaway
This is a sponsored giveaway. Hello readers! I’m so excited about this Mother’s Day giveaway. New Seasons Market, based in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area, is giving one lucky Go Gingham reader a $100 gift card to spend at one of their stores. The idea is to make a special Mother’s Day meal whether that’s… Continue reading New Seasons Market Mother’s Day Giveaway
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