At our last dinner group get together, which we hosted in our backyard, we planned a summer meal for the evening. Even though our dinner group met over Labor day weekend, we carried on like it was the middle of July. Well, that is until it got chilly and dark. So dark that it was… Continue reading Dinner Group Gathering
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Indulging is how to live richly.
Home Exchange Holidays
My favorite way to travel is to home swap and after 8 home exchanges in 8 years (4 in the U.S. and 4 in Europe), I’m ready to go again! When you home exchange, you get to stay in a home with a kitchen, live like a local in a non-tourist area, and skip having… Continue reading Home Exchange Holidays
Happy Two Year Anniversary Go Gingham
Yes, indeed, it has really been two years of me pushing the publish button. I know it feels like just yesterday we were high-fiving and butt-bumping about my one-year blog anniversary and yet here we are again. Here’s a little review of the past year. What have I learned? Posting everyday doesn’t work for me:… Continue reading Happy Two Year Anniversary Go Gingham
The Winner Announced and a Food Waste Survey
The winner of the giveaway book, “Fed Up with Frenzy” by Suz Lipman is….. Cara – with comment number 10 - Congratulations, Cara! Cara says, “Our family enjoys spending time on our boat fishing, reading books, napping, and talking.” Those are some of my favorite family activities, also. Although I like to nap by myself… Continue reading The Winner Announced and a Food Waste Survey
Places to Stay in Spain
Do we have the tent poles? Too bad no one asked that before we packed our camping gear into a duffel bag and headed to Spain for our 3-week trip. While we had a home swap in Alicante, Spain, we had also planned to camp and stay in small, family run hotels (called hostals or… Continue reading Places to Stay in Spain
Early Summer Dinner Group
Enjoying the company of good friends and sharing a pot-luck, home-cooked meal with our dinner group is the ultimate in frugal, fancy, and fun entertaining. I always look forward to these regular, neighborhood gatherings. It’s especially nice when it’s an early summer dinner group get together and we can sit outside, even if it’s only… Continue reading Early Summer Dinner Group
Souvenirs from Spain
When we travel and home exchange, we travel pretty light so we are not usually very big on bringing home a bunch of souvenirs. That being said, who doesn't like to come home with some small reminder of a great trip? Our compromise is to combine getting something we need while on the trip with… Continue reading Souvenirs from Spain
Home From Spain
Hello dear readers - I’m back from a fantastic home swap and trip to Spain. My yard, garden, and email accounts are getting back under control finally. It’s amazing how many weeds can grow in 3-weeks time! There’s still a stack of mail and travel documents that need attending but I’m hoping if I ignore… Continue reading Home From Spain
Helping Kids Remember a Vacation
When we travel as a family to spots near and far, I want my kids to remember the trip. Sometimes they need a little help, especially if they’re young. The first home exchange we did to Paris when our kids were 5-years-old and 7-years-old was when I realized they may not remember the trip unless… Continue reading Helping Kids Remember a Vacation
Home Swapping 3 Different Methods
Today’s guest post is by Shelley Miller, Home Exchange Expert. Shelley has done many home exchanges and she and I both agree that home swapping makes travel affordable for families. Shelley has lots of great tips about travel so please check out her site. Your next vacation could be a home exchange and these 3… Continue reading Home Swapping 3 Different Methods
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