If you live in Portland and have a blog or website that uses WordPress (like me!) then this giveaway is for you! WordPress is hosting a one-day conference in Portland on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 from 8:50am until 5:00pm. They've got a packed agenda with something for everyone. Here are all of the details about… Continue reading WordPress Press Publish Conference Ticket Giveaway
Tag: readers’ questions
Happy Four Year Anniversary Plus a Reader Survey
Where does the time go? It's been four years since I first pushed the "publish button" here at Go Gingham! Four years plus one month - I'm actually not sure where the month of October went - but we'll celebrate now. When I decided to launch this site, I didn't really know much about websites,… Continue reading Happy Four Year Anniversary Plus a Reader Survey
Where to Recycle Electronics
Electronics seem like they need to be upgraded before they're barely out of the box. If you're looking for ways to keep your electronics out of the landfill and recycle them, check out these organizations and companies. There are several options for recycling - and you can even mail items. Where to recycle electronics Free… Continue reading Where to Recycle Electronics
Washing Machine Question: Top Load or Front Load?
Here's a reader question from Annie who writes, “What should I buy for a new clothes washing machine? Front load? Top load? New or used? My old, basic machine works great but the interior is rusting and starting to make marks on my clothing, sheets, and towels. Rust does not come out as far as… Continue reading Washing Machine Question: Top Load or Front Load?
Tips for the Newly Unemployed
A reader contacted me recently asking for tips because her husband recently lost his job. Unfortunately, I have experience with this situation since this month marks 5-years since my husband lost his job. His last full-time job was with a start-up company that was equity funded and in 2008, with the economy coming to a… Continue reading Tips for the Newly Unemployed
How to Organize Recipes and Cookbooks
I received this desperate email from a reader recently about organizing recipes and cookbooks: I have collected recipes for over 40 years and have quite a few!! Also cookbooks!! They are overwhelming my kitchen and book cases!! Help!! Please before my hubby starts to burn them!! Oh my do I feel your pain! I share… Continue reading How to Organize Recipes and Cookbooks
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
Cleaning Products That Do Double Duty
Want to know the cleaning products that I use regularly around my home? You may even have several of these products in your cleaning supply tool belt right now. The best part about these cleaning products? They’re cleaning products that do double-duty. No, they aren’t cleaning services (that’s what kids are for!) but they will… Continue reading Cleaning Products That Do Double Duty
Home Exchange Holidays
My favorite way to travel is to home swap and after 8 home exchanges in 8 years (4 in the U.S. and 4 in Europe), I’m ready to go again! When you home exchange, you get to stay in a home with a kitchen, live like a local in a non-tourist area, and skip having… Continue reading Home Exchange Holidays
Sewing Machine Tune-Up
My longtime friend and fellow sewer, Lisa, e-mailed me recently with a question. Lisa wrote, “I'm wondering with all the sewing you do, do you do your own sewing machine tune-ups? Or is there a good deal around town?” Short answer: I do my own now but I’m not allowed to disassemble items that have… Continue reading Sewing Machine Tune-Up
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