Big news at Go Gingham! Fusion NW was at our home recently to film a couple of segments for their show. Fusion NW airs locally in Portland on KOIN 6, Saturday mornings at 8am. It was very exciting and even inspired me to do a little house cleaning before the crew arrived. The first segment… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action!
Tag: frugal living
Understand the Financial Crisis by Viewing
As a fitting end to financial literacy month let’s try to educate ourselves about, not just our own financial situation but, that of the country, and in the process maybe we’ll learn a little about ourselves. The enormity and scope of the financial crisis is so all encompassing and affected so many people that it’s… Continue reading Understand the Financial Crisis by Viewing
Learn to Shop at Goodwill Outlet Store
One of the best ways to save money at home is by purchasing used items, instead of new. If you’d like to learn to shop at one of my favorite used clothing, furniture, and book stores, come join me for a field trip adventure! Read on for details and see what I love to purchase… Continue reading Learn to Shop at Goodwill Outlet Store
Links to Like: Financial Sites I Like
Since this month is National Financial Literacy month, this week’s focus is money, budgeting, and personal finance. I don’t just recommend sites on a whim so, if it's listed below, that means it's worth sharing. If you have a favorite financial site, I’d love to hear about it! Financial RX founder, Wendy Mihm, says "I… Continue reading Links to Like: Financial Sites I Like
Frugal and Green Gift Ideas
With wedding season approaching and brides everywhere diligently planning their weddings, I wanted to share with you three simple, tasteful wedding gift ideas. These gifts are frugal, green, and never go out of style. One gift idea you can even make yourself! Any of these would make wonderful housewarming gifts or host/hostess gifts as well.… Continue reading Frugal and Green Gift Ideas
April: National Financial Literacy Month
April is the official National Financial Literacy Month. One money-managing attitude that has really helped me over the years is this: Money is money is money. It all spends the same. To help you embrace this attitude, do what I did and remove these terms from your financial vocabulary list. It really helped me clarify… Continue reading April: National Financial Literacy Month
Sew a Slipover for a Wine Bottle
We have some friends who like to tease me about my love of sewing little “cozies” for everything. Maybe I have been known to sew a slip-cover or two for uncommon items around our house but, I love to sew. I also love to use all of my sewing scraps and leftover fabrics. This sleeve… Continue reading Sew a Slipover for a Wine Bottle
Strategic Frugality: Living a Frugal Life by Choice
Frugality usually falls under two categories. People live frugally either out of necessity or because of a choice. Strategic frugality is living frugally by choice. Living life the way you want to live it and having chosen to do so. It is a type frugal living that is thoughtful and decisive. It is a conscious… Continue reading Strategic Frugality: Living a Frugal Life by Choice
Field Trip Fun in SE Portland
If you missed the field trip on Wednesday to “The Bins” as I like to call them, I’m sorry. We had a good time and the Goodwill Outlet Store in SE Portland wasn’t too busy. The best news? I came home with two new cotton sweaters – one is a practically brand new Ralph Lauren… Continue reading Field Trip Fun in SE Portland
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