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Best Ever Garlicky Tangy BBQ Sauce

by Sara Tetreault on May 18, 2012 1 Response

Homemade BBQ sauce

My husband made up the title for this sauce.  It’s his recipe and I just wrote it down.  Only a little bit of encouraging was needed.  It’s so good you’ll want a spoon.  A big spoon.  I spilled some on the counter and considered licking it off but stopped myself.  (Please don’t tell my kids I considered this because they’d be so busted if I caught them doing this.)  When this BBQ sauce gets cooking, our kitchen smells so good.  Now that we’ve got a batch, I’ll have to come up with something delicious to go along with the sauce.  The sauce is the best part of the meal.  You’ll love this, too, especially if you like garlicky, tangy BBQ sauces.

Here are his tips and why you should make this recipe…

  • It’s easy to make
  • Use it to baste whatever you’re grilling (chicken, beef, pork or shrimp)
  • Serve extra on the side, at the table
  • Best served warm but is still good cold

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Why You Should Balance Your Checkbook

Why You Should Balance Your Checkbook

by Sara Tetreault on May 17, 2012 3 Responses

Why should you balance your checkbook?  It’s so important, I’ve got several reasons.  Nearly as important as why you should balance your checkbook is how you balance your checkbook.  By using your hand with a pencil on paper, and calculator, you will better understand your statement.  I know it seems old fashioned, passe, or even {Read more about Why You Should Balance Your Checkbook}

Buy Second Hand First

Buy Second Hand First

by Sara Tetreault on May 16, 2012 6 Responses

Someone asked me recently if I was a “garage sale guru.”  I’d answer to that but I prefer “Stylishly Frugal Living Expert” as my title.  Regardless, I’m a garage sale, estate sale, second-hand store, free pile type-of-gal!  I try and always buy used items, first, instead of buying new and that includes most items except {Read more about Buy Second Hand First}

Hello Handbag

Hello Handbag

by Sara Tetreault on May 15, 2012 7 Responses

Hello handbag.  It’s been awhile since I’ve seen you.  Last summer to be exact.  You’re so stylishly frugal and in season now, you get to come out of the closet where you’ve been hiding during fall and winter.  I wish you could stay out year round but alas, you are a spring and summer accessory {Read more about Hello Handbag}

How to Set Up a Brooder for Chicks

How to Set Up a Brooder for Chicks

by Sara Tetreault on May 14, 2012 2 Responses

Once you’ve determined that backyard chickens are right for you, the next step is to set up a brooder for baby chicks.  A brooder is a little box or tub with just the right temperature for your baby chicks.  It’s doesn’t have to be fancy at all.  Your chicks won’t notice if it’s an old {Read more about How to Set Up a Brooder for Chicks}

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day

by Sara Tetreault on May 13, 2012 6 Responses

Happy Mother’s day to all you Moms!  I do hope you’re enjoying your very special day.  I’d like to wish my Mom and my Mother-in-law Happy Mother’s Day.  They are both very special ladies and are not only great Moms but also the best Grandma and Nana their grandchildren could have. Even though my husband {Read more about Happy Mother’s Day}

Weekly Meal Plan

Weekly Meal Plan

by Sara Tetreault on May 12, 2012 2 Responses

Our family hasn’t been out to dinner for a meal in so long.  I’m pretty sure the last time we went to a restaurant for dinner it was last summer while on vacation.  I mention this because I felt a little bad this week when I was scheduled to go out to dinner with a {Read more about Weekly Meal Plan}

Homemade Tortilla Chips

Homemade Tortilla Chips

by Sara Tetreault on May 11, 2012 9 Responses

For our Cinco de Mayo celebration we had last Saturday night, we made our own tortilla chips.  Before you picture me rolling out tortillas and deep frying the little strips or triangles, think again.  I purchase warm, fresh tortillas from my favorite local Mexican market, cut the tortillas and transform them into chips. These homemade {Read more about Homemade Tortilla Chips}

The Good and Bad of Backyard Chickens

The Good and Bad of Backyard Chickens

by Sara Tetreault on May 10, 2012 6 Responses

There are good points and bad points when it comes to having backyard chickens. For us, the good outweighs the bad and we love keeping chickens on our urban homestead otherwise known as our small backyard in the city, but it’s a good idea to know what you’re in for.

Coffee Table Tale

Coffee Table Tale

by Sara Tetreault on May 9, 2012 4 Responses

Design Sponge posted recently about tray tables and I was admiring how practical and useful tray tables are. Then I remembered – I have a tray table – that I made.  It’s the coffee table in our living room and the table base part used to be a bench.  I don’t have the part that {Read more about Coffee Table Tale}

Are Backyard Chickens Right For You?

Are Backyard Chickens Right For You?

by Sara Tetreault on May 8, 2012 6 Responses

If you’re thinking about keeping chickens on a small urban homestead, otherwise known as a backyard, there are several points to consider.  Chickens are sweet pets, will give you delicious eggs, and provide you with entertainment but before heading out to pick out your chicks, you’ll want to have a few things lined up first.  {Read more about Are Backyard Chickens Right For You?}

Because I love you so much…I made this for you at the last minute

Because I love you so much…I made this for you at the last minute

by Annie Kip on May 7, 2012 2 Responses

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 – {Read more about Because I love you so much…I made this for you at the last minute}

How to Hold Baby Chicks

How to Hold Baby Chicks

by Sara Tetreault on May 6, 2012 6 Responses

When we have baby chicks, all the kids on our street want to come over and hold them.  It’s great watching the kids be gentle with the chicks or overcoming their fears of grabbing them and holding them.  When the chicks are held closely, they feel calmer and many times their eyes will close and {Read more about How to Hold Baby Chicks}

Weekly Meal Plan

Weekly Meal Plan

by Sara Tetreault on May 5, 2012 Leave a response

When it comes to what my family eats for meals, it’s a mixed up crazy food world in our kitchen.  Pesto on quesadillas, Mexican lasagna, and the always a big hit: Mediterranean tacos- it’s a virtual United Nations of flavors. With homemade hummus spread on pita bread, feta cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and a quick {Read more about Weekly Meal Plan}

The Best Ever Egg Salad Sandwiches

The Best Ever Egg Salad Sandwiches

by Sara Tetreault on May 4, 2012 10 Responses

When our backyard chickens first began laying eggs, we were so excited.  For those little creatures to produce an entire egg almost everyday was somewhat of a miracle.  Every egg was tallied (and still is) and we joked about how our chickens, who were finally laying eggs, were laying golden eggs because if we calculated {Read more about The Best Ever Egg Salad Sandwiches}

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How to Keep a House Project Sustainable

How to Keep a House Project Sustainable

By Sara Tetreault on February 29, 2012

When we set out to re-do our bathroom, our dual goals were to keep our house project sustainable for both our wallets and the environment.  We wanted to keep the cost down and be as easy on the environment as we could. It worked and the end result was better than we expected. We had {Read more about How to Keep a House Project Sustainable}

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Sew a Slip-Cover for a Wine Bottle

Sew a Slip-Cover for a Wine Bottle

By Sara Tetreault on March 23, 2011

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 {Read more about Sew a Slip-Cover for a Wine Bottle}

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Sew Your Own iPod Cover

Sew Your Own iPod Cover

By Sara Tetreault on May 6, 2011

When I see the vast assortment of plastic covers for iPods, phones, and other electronic devices, I shake my head.  Why pay money for something that can be made for very little cost and requires very little effort?  You can sew these on your regular sewing machine.  These covers and holders are made from double {Read more about Sew Your Own iPod Cover}

Category: family life

Freezing Berries

Freezing Berries

By Sara Tetreault on October 27, 2010

Freezing berries that you pick is a great way to enjoy fresh fruit year round.  Freezing whole berries on a pan is my favorite method for preserving fruit.  You will save resources by using glass or plastic containers. Follow these 4 easy steps to freezing berries: 1.  Rinse berries that grow close to the ground {Read more about Freezing Berries}

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Frugal in San Francisco Part 2

Frugal in San Francisco Part 2

By Sara Tetreault on April 11, 2012

Not having spent much time in the city of San Francisco, the point of our visit was to immerse ourselves in the neighborhood and walk everywhere.  When we arrived at our home exchange house on Sunday evening, we parked our car in their garage and agreed to not drive it again until we left for {Read more about Frugal in San Francisco Part 2}

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