How to Fix String Bags
I love these string grocery bags that we received as a wedding gift many years ago. They’re nice because they’re small enough to be tucked in a handbag or in a pocket while out shopping They’ve held up really well over the last 22-years but were showing signs of wear and tear (thankfully, the years {Read more about How to Fix String Bags}
Speak Up, Please!
Since the launch of my professional site, I’ve been busy scheduling speaking engagements, being interviewed, and trying to learn how Google calendar works. Google calendar has proven to be the most challenging for this old-fashioned gal! After realizing I had created several calendars all called the same thing with duplicate dates sprinkled about, I’ve got {Read more about Speak Up, Please!}
Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me
Really, I’m talking about the fruit fly here. It seems this time of year brings out the fruit fly in my kitchen. All the fruits and vegetables that have been recently picked from our garden and are ready to be eaten seem to attract masses of fruit flies. Early fall seems to be the worst {Read more about Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me}
Saving Seeds from Your Garden
Sometimes I try a do it yourself project and it works. Sometimes, not so much. These are seeds I gathered from our vegetable garden last fall. Pumpkin, squash, pepper, and arugula. Saving seeds is supposed to be simple. These seeds are ready to plant. I think. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I’ll keep you {Read more about Saving Seeds from Your Garden}
After School Snacks
Several years ago for a New Year’s resolution, I decided to not purchase any individually packaged snack foods for our family. The reason? I was tired of buying food that was overly packaged, generated waste, was unhealthy, and expensive. This resolution really stuck and I rarely purchase packaged snack foods today. The exception is when {Read more about After School Snacks}
Re-Using Candles to Make New Ones
Question: What do you do with candles that have burned down to the bottom but still have wax left? It seems like a lot of waste. Answer: I completely agree, there is a lot of waste. I keep the old candle stubs and make new candles. This isn’t a project you need to do often. {Read more about Re-Using Candles to Make New Ones}
Tomato Cages – Go Gingham Style
Planting tomatoes means staking the plants. For several years, I used the old standard, cone shaped tomato stake. I’ve never had much success with these. My plants would get too tall or I couldn’t reach in to pick the fruit. Then, I read the book, “” and got inspired to try a new method. So, {Read more about Tomato Cages – Go Gingham Style}
Preparing For Tomato Season
Spring is fast approaching which means vegetable planting season. I’m a novice when it comes to vegetable gardening but I do have a few tricks to share. These tomatoes are from last year’s garden. It was a horrible year for tomatoes in Portland in 2010. Hopefully, this year will be much improved! Here’s how I’m {Read more about Preparing For Tomato Season}
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 {Read more about Field Trip Fun in SE Portland}
Catalog Choice: To Receive or Not To Receive
Receiving catalogs in the mail used to cost us money. Even though I wasn’t actually purchasing anything from the catalogs, just looking at the non-tattered, cord-free, cleaned-up pictures made me think about how our gently used, well loved furnishings were showing a little wear and tear. When looking at catalogs, everything is so shiny and {Read more about Catalog Choice: To Receive or Not To Receive}
Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX
Want to start buying used clothing and household items, but need someone to show you the ropes? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve scheduled a field trip adventure in Portland and you’re invited! Get out your calendars (or smart phones) and enter this date: Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 9am We’re meeting at “The Bins” as {Read more about Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX}
WordPress Resource Books
If you’re thinking about setting your own website or blog, I suggest you check out WordPress. I love WordPress. WordPress is free web software that can be used for your website or as a blogging platform. Martha Stewart, The New York Times, Yahoo, and Go Gingham, to name a few, all use WordPress. You can {Read more about WordPress Resource Books}
Homemade Granola Recipe
My goal in the kitchen is tasty and healthy cooking. Who doesn’t want their food to taste good and be good for them? This homemade granola recipe is easy to make and tasty to eat. Not only is it good tasting, it costs much less than store bought granola. Read on for pictures and visual {Read more about Homemade Granola Recipe}
Follow Go Gingham on Twitter
While you can follow Go Gingham on Twitter, you should know that 140 characters is tough for me. I have a lot to say (just ask the people who live with me!) on many topics. Does the phrase “high word count” mean anything to you? Those 140 characters that Twitter gives you include spaces, too. {Read more about Follow Go Gingham on Twitter}
Don’t Toss Out Your Hardened Honey, Honey
Today was my day to make granola. Everybody loves granola and I have an easy, healthy recipe that I’ll share soon. While rounding up the sweetness (for the recipe and not the other sweetness – my husband) I discovered we were practically out of honey. The honey had hardened and was stuck at the bottom {Read more about Don’t Toss Out Your Hardened Honey, Honey}
