I don’t usually buy fresh flowers but these are too hard to resist. Tulips are such pretty flowers and to me, they say, “Spring is coming!” And, along with it, warmer and drier weather. Raise your hand if you're ready for warmer and drier weather? Whole Foods Market is having a “One-day Tulip Sale” on… Continue reading Whole Foods Market Tulip Sale
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6 Tips for Returning Holiday Gifts
At this time of year, everyone wants to know what to do with gifts they’ve received but don’t need or want. Here are some handy suggestions about what to do with unwanted or not needed holiday gifts. Regardless of which of the 6 tips for returning holiday gifts you choose, a thank you note is… Continue reading 6 Tips for Returning Holiday Gifts
Harry and David Giveaway Winner Is
The winner of the Harry and David holiday gift basket giveaway is: Heather! Heather won the giveaway with comment #86. Heather writes, “I love chocolate and these baskets are so beautiful.” Heather, I love chocolate, and the baskets are very pretty. I just turned my basket into an umbrella corral in our entryway. I hope… Continue reading Harry and David Giveaway Winner Is
Harry and David Holiday Gift Giveaway
Dear readers, guess what? Harry and David and I have a giveaway for you to win and it's a lovely gift basket filled with edible treats! Harry and David’s holiday giveaway to one of my lucky readers is the Roxy Ann Gift Basket Classic which includes: 4 Royal Riviera Pears 4 Apples White Extra-Sharp Cheddar… Continue reading Harry and David Holiday Gift Giveaway
Shutterfly Family Photo Giveaway
Hello readers! Shutterfly and I have a nice little holiday gift to giveaway to one lucky reader. It’s a $50.00 gift certificate to use on Shutterfly.com. If you haven’t ordered your holiday photos or cards, you can use this gift certificate to do so. We don't have a particular day that we set aside for… Continue reading Shutterfly Family Photo Giveaway
Homemade Christmas Gift: Our Family Calendar
Every year since 1994, we have given the exact same gift to our extended families for Christmas: a family calendar. This isn’t just any calendar. It’s one that we make. Our homemade Christmas gift tradition is a family calendar that we still make the old fashioned way with pictures, scissors, and yes, double-sided tape. We… Continue reading Homemade Christmas Gift: Our Family Calendar
How to Knit Men’s Ties
This is a guest post from my sweet sister, Mary, who is getting married next month. She's a fabulous knitter and shared about the floral bouquet for her wedding, which she also knitted, earlier this month. Do you want to be hip and have your very own knitted tie? It’s easier than you think. A… Continue reading How to Knit Men’s Ties
Kid’s Birthday Party Gifts
This reader's question came to me from, Carrie, and she writes: “I was talking with a friend, and mother of three, today and she told me that due to budget constraints her children are only allowed to go to 1-2 birthday parties a year. She limits their spending to $10-15 per gift as well. They… Continue reading Kid’s Birthday Party Gifts
Because I love you so much…I made this for you at the last minute
Hello Go Gingham fans! I am Annie from PlentyPerfect.com and Sara has invited me to guest-post today. And nag you. (She probably just invited me because she is too nice to nag effectively.) Yes, I am here to nag. I am a guest nagger. Did you remember that Mother's Day is coming up? Yep -… Continue reading Because I love you so much…I made this for you at the last minute
Frugal and Fancy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th this year and it’s coming soon. It’s a wonderful day to celebrate Mothers and doesn’t need to cost lots of money or have families feeling like they need to rush out to the mall for more stuff. All of these frugal and fancy gift ideas have a theme: homemade,… Continue reading Frugal and Fancy Mother’s Day
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