I love saving money or finding a treasure at one of my usual “haunts” but getting something for free is the best. Below is a list of “free” tools that I use for this site. Add these to your “blogging” toolbox and you won’t be sorry. They’re all free and very useful. And, as I… Continue reading Free Tools For Your Blog or Website
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How to Fix Outdoor Chairs
I’m always on the look out for chairs that no one else wants. Chairs that have torn seats, missing parts or wobbly legs are easy to find. Sidewalks, garage sales, and second-hand stores are wonderful resources for broken down chairs. If you’re willing to do a little sewing, oiling or putting a fresh coat of… Continue reading How to Fix Outdoor Chairs
And The Winner of the Tissue Box Cover Is…
Jessyka! Congratulations. Jessyka is a knitter and a sewer – and you can read about her projects here. Thanks to everyone who left a comment. If you didn’t win the cover but you’d like to sew one yourself, please click here to find the pattern, pictures, and how to directions. Want to read about the… Continue reading And The Winner of the Tissue Box Cover Is…
Found Treasures
An easy way to decorate your home, yard, and outdoor space is with free items. With no cost and very little effort, you can have a comfortable, lovely home and garden. I’m always open to picking up free things because it’s easy and the price is right. My neighborhood is the best for picking up… Continue reading Found Treasures
My Chair Obsession
I love chairs. I really do. If there’s a chair on the sidewalk with a sign that reads “FREE” there’s a pretty good chance it’s coming home with me. Sometimes, although not often enough according to my husband, I reject a chair. Yes, even I have chair standards. Now, what’s funny about this chair, is… Continue reading My Chair Obsession
And The Winner Is…
Before I announce the winner, I wanted to say thank you for all of the comments, suggestions and ideas I received! Your support is much appreciated. The winner is….Devon! I delivered the bag and she was very excited. I’ll do another drawing soon. My husband just suggested we do a drawing for a chair next.… Continue reading And The Winner Is…
WordPress Resource Books
If you’re thinking about setting your own website or blog, I suggest you check out WordPress. I love WordPress. WordPress is free web software that can be used for your website or as a blogging platform. Martha Stewart, The New York Times, Yahoo, and Go Gingham, to name a few, all use WordPress. You can… Continue reading WordPress Resource Books
My Best Barter Exchange To Date
See this little, sad, pathetic sign? I found this in a dumpster and reluctantly brought it home. The truth is, I had no idea how I would re-purpose it. As it turns out, this sign proved to be very valuable. The short version of this story… My neighbor, Bruce, completely coveted this sign. He saw… Continue reading My Best Barter Exchange To Date
When Dumpsters are Locked Diving Woes Result
This is a trend that I hope will not continue or my “frugal shopping” days are numbered! It is a sad day when someone (like myself) can’t root through someone's junk. Keeping more junk from going to waste or a landfill should be a right, right? A covered, locked dumpster is a huge problem. Luckily,… Continue reading When Dumpsters are Locked Diving Woes Result
Free Drawing at Go Gingham
To celebrate the official launch of my website, I’m giving away one of these adorable lunch sacks! How can you enter into the drawing to win? Do any of the three following: Leave a comment on Go Gingham during the month of December Sign up for the RSS feed (just click on one of the… Continue reading Free Drawing at Go Gingham
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