Have you ever bought anything on eBay? I have - lots of used items - jeans, artwork, rugs, and many more! I've also sold lots of items on eBay. What I didn't know about eBay is that you can buy new items on eBay. What can you buy new? Well, I recently bought a new… Continue reading Shopping eBay for the Holidays
Tag: holidays
New Year’s Resolution Ideas
Are we all in the midst of the holiday scramble or what? Gift shopping, wrapping, and shipping. Or hiding of gifts. Card signing and sending and ordering. The parties, the weather, the school performances. It's a lot, isn't it? Here's one more item to think about. In one short month, we'll begin another year. A… Continue reading New Year’s Resolution Ideas
Harry and David Pear Giveaway
How about one more giveaway to celebrate the Four-Year Blog Anniversary of Go Gingham? How about a box Harry and David pears? Harry and David is famous for their Royal Riviera® Pears and the winner of this giveaway will receive one box of beautiful pears. The pears are grown in southern Oregon - in a… Continue reading Harry and David Pear Giveaway
Le Creuset and Bonne Maman Giveaway
Let's get this Four-Year Blog Anniversary Party started, shall we? How about a giveaway with Le Creuset and Bonne Maman? Yes, please! The giveaway has ended. Thanks to all who entered. Here's what one lucky winner will win: three each, 13-ounce jars of assorted Bonne Maman (retail value = $13.50) + a 3 Quart… Continue reading Le Creuset and Bonne Maman Giveaway
Home Organization Project 25
After the blow-out yard sale we had last week, I needed an easy project for this week's home organization project. The sale went well - in case you were wondering - not that we made loads of money - but we got rid of almost everything. Almost is the key word because Brad conveniently priced… Continue reading Home Organization Project 25
Easy Easter Basket DIY
This post is sponsored by Dove© Chocolates. Do you ever feel like you're always buying a new package of plastic eggs every time Easter rolls around? Me, too! It's the same with those pesky bags of stringy grass. It always ends up getting strewn around the living room. I really needed an update to this… Continue reading Easy Easter Basket DIY
San Diego Travel
It seems that everyone has sunny San Diego travel on the mind these days! If you’re headed to the area – and even if you’re like us and not going but are always dreaming about it – here are some tips for traveling to San Diego. San Diego Travel We love San Diego and both… Continue reading San Diego Travel
Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Super Bowl Sunday is all about the food for me. It's not about the game - although we'll be watching it - and we'll be cooking. On the menu so far is a big batch of nachos - with pinto beans already made in the slow cooker - and buffalo shrimp - think wings only… Continue reading Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Getting Kids to Write Thank You Notes
If you want another holiday miracle to happen at your house – getting kids to write thank you notes – then read on. Admittedly, it has taken years of beating the thank you note drum but it finally paid off. Last year, by 10am on December 26th, all thank you notes had been written, signed,… Continue reading Getting Kids to Write Thank You Notes
Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Home Cook
Need a few last minute holiday gift ideas for the home cook in your life? Here are 5 of my favorite items to have in my kitchen and why… 1. One Tablespoon size ice cream scoop – Because I have a small kitchen, I need my gadgets to do double-duty. My ice cream scoop gets… Continue reading Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Home Cook
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