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
BlogHer Food Recap Austin, TX
Can you tell that we were having a blast? Yes, my attending and speaking at the BlogHer Food conference in Austin, Texas was for work but it was so fun! We bloggers love to get out from behind our computer screens and have a good time! My friend, Sheila from Eat 2 Gather, and I… Continue reading BlogHer Food Recap Austin, TX
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
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
Monthly Meal Plan
Efficient and organized is how I like our household to be and with an attitude of, “good for you, good for the environment, and good for the pocketbook,” is my approach to making it happen. If there’s an opportunity to make a new chart, implement a routine change, or save time with a new tactic,… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
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
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 Invite Bees to Your Garden
I recently attended an event sponsored by Pacific Natural Foods and hosted by Whole Foods Market. The event took place at Pacific Food’s headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon and was all about honey bees and creating pollinator programs. Entomology department experts from Washington State University led the presentation and they are certified bee experts. Here’s a… Continue reading How to Invite Bees to Your Garden
You’ve Got Mail
Back before having children, both my husband and I traveled for our jobs and we met up at the airport every 2-weeks. Since we were both gone so often, we cut a hole in our front door and added a mail slot so that our neighbors didn’t have to become our mail collectors. Once I… Continue reading You’ve Got Mail