Remember when I said that you'd find a few deals posted here when I found a good one? Well, here's a good one. With the holidays right around the corner, the timing is right to start thinking about gifts and cards. Shutterfly is having a sale and it's 40% off everything! And, there's free shipping… Continue reading Shutterfly Sale
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Compostival and Giveaway Winner
There's something really great happening in the Seattle, Washington area and it's Compostival! What is that, you're wondering? (I was wondering what it was, too, when I first saw the word!) Well, it combines some favorite fall activities: composting, pizza, and football! It's really a celebration because folks who live in the area have done… Continue reading Compostival and Giveaway Winner
thredUp Fall Style Sale
Here's a sale that sounds like a good way to get "new to you" clothing without ever having to leave your home! The company, thredUP, sells used clothing that has been carefully reviewed and they put it for sale in their on-line shop - otherwise known as a website. You can also sell them your… Continue reading thredUp Fall Style Sale
How to Make Liquid Hand Soap
I began making my own liquid hand soap because I was trying to avoid products with triclosan* in them, and after spending $20.00 on the equivalent of 1-gallon of liquid hand soap that was free of fragrances and nasty chemicals, I decided there had to be a less expensive alternative. The best part? This is… Continue reading How to Make Liquid Hand Soap
Hula Hooping Basics
I am a big time hula hooper. Hula hooping is my favorite way to keep my mid-section in check. While I usually hoop in the privacy of my backyard or living room – depending on the weather - I have been known to hoop it up at a bar with my blogger friend or at… Continue reading Hula Hooping Basics
Getting Tricked by a Business
Every time I open the recipe book I inherited from my Great-Grandmother, it hits me that we're constantly getting tricked by a business. (Yes, I’m using Macklemore’s line but what can I say? I have teenagers!) I don’t mean by simply one business, I mean by practically everything we buy. We’re getting tricked by businesses.… Continue reading Getting Tricked by a Business
Go Gingham TV Show
Remember when the Yahoo Finance crew was here and they filmed a segment? Ever since then, I've been trying to get a film crew back at my house. I need a TV show, don't I? "The Go Gingham TV Show" would be fine by me. I've been talking about it to everyone I know and… Continue reading Go Gingham TV Show
Upcoming Speaking Events
After speaking at BlogHer Food in Seattle last year - and having a blast - I was thrilled to be asked to speak at the popular food blogging conference again. This year’s BlogHer Food conference is being held in Austin, Texas and I have never been there. I’m trying out AirBnB for the first time.… Continue reading Upcoming Speaking Events
How to Save Money and Enjoy the Movies
Just because you call yourself frugal doesn’t mean you don’t want to have fun and be entertained. Having fun and being frugal is what this site is all about! You don’t have to spend a lot of cash to have fun. Here’s how to save money and enjoy movies – at home or in a… Continue reading How to Save Money and Enjoy the Movies
How to Make Meal Planning Work for a Blended Family
While I'm away this week on a home exchange to Victoria, British Columbia, you'll find guest posts from friends. This is a guest post from Rita, who writes the blog, This Sorta Old House, with her living/blogging partner, Cane. They believe that how we do home is how we do life. For the first year… Continue reading How to Make Meal Planning Work for a Blended Family
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